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By *ouplefunuk OP Couple
over a year ago

North Bristol

Has just rocketed to the top of my "3 celebs you'd like to take to the pub"

His answer to Gay Byrne's inter_iew question about God is just awesome (and just happens to sit with my beliefs).

The other two are Eddie Izzard and Brian Blessed.

So two questions - what do you think of Stephen Fry's answer and who would you take to the pub?

*Him*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What did he say?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Stephen Fry inter_iew is just brilliant, and I would love to share a pint or two with him. I would also enjoy an evening in the pub with Prof Brian Cox.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What did he say?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suvkwNYSQo#t=33

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a new level of respect for that man, simply brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What did he say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suvkwNYSQo#t=33"

Thank you. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What did he say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suvkwNYSQo#t=33

Thank you. x"

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Thank you for making me look for it x

Comes over so much better spoken than written.

BTW do you find many people in your age range

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I think he's a brilliant, very funny man. I totally agree with his opinion on God. I agree with most of what he says.

Yes, I'd have a drink with him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thats a great clip. Gay Byrne didnt look too comfortable did he!

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"BTW do you find many people in your age range

Why

? I think that there isn't anyone in that age range is the point!

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By *ouplefunuk OP Couple
over a year ago

North Bristol

"Thats a great clip. Gay Byrne didnt look too comfortable did he!"

Apparently he's now seeking counselling!

*Him*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Well if you do ask questions like that, especially of an atheist, it's only sensible to be prepared for the answers!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a superb answer.

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By *eKoopleCouple
over a year ago

Germany / Manchester

Thank heavens we in our society like him. -Mr.

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By *ench and StripeCouple
over a year ago

Stenalees

Can you imagine how that video is going down in the bible belt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is Mr Fry at his best. The guy is without doubt a leader of men and women and with his brand of common sense attitude to life he would make a fine prime minister.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqB3F6N527U

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He really is a very lovely man why I wish him happiness in his life ... As I know that will keep him safe . Yes he would make a fine prime minister but I feel that would kill him as a very passionate caring man so it would send him around the bend .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good point. However with that intelligence and a healthy dose of living life he would know and understand the ambitions of plain ordinary folk. Perhaps we should make him King!

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By *inkxRabbitWoman
over a year ago

Mostly in GU24

I have new found respect for the man. He speaks so clearly about what I have always thought. Beautifully put by a very clever man.

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By *cankeepMan
over a year ago

Norwich

Brilliant answer and chimes exactly with how I'd deal with the same situation (not that that would happen!). Love the chap

Why does true brilliance have to almost always come with the dark side though?

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By *lackbirdtimestwoWoman
over a year ago

birmingham

"What did he say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suvkwNYSQo#t=33

Thank you. x

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Thank you for making me look for it x

Comes over so much better spoken than written.

BTW do you find many people in your age range

Lol

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By *lackbirdtimestwoWoman
over a year ago

birmingham

"Good point. However with that intelligence and a healthy dose of living life he would know and understand the ambitions of plain ordinary folk. Perhaps we should make him King!"

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By *ibbyhunterCouple
over a year ago

keighley

sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Good point. However with that intelligence and a healthy dose of living life he would know and understand the ambitions of plain ordinary folk. Perhaps we should make him King!"
lol no Lord so he could lord around he may like that as love good food and drink . King he may find to posh and hold him back as he likes the f words and others .

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Brilliant answer and chimes exactly with how I'd deal with the same situation (not that that would happen!). Love the chap

Why does true brilliance have to almost always come with the dark side though?"

Dark side?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Brilliant answer and chimes exactly with how I'd deal with the same situation (not that that would happen!). Love the chap

Why does true brilliance have to almost always come with the dark side though?

Dark side?"
Drugs and drink

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

Everyone has an opinion.

I think the guy is brilliant.

Life would be dull if we all agreed on everything.

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By *cankeepMan
over a year ago

Norwich

"Brilliant answer and chimes exactly with how I'd deal with the same situation (not that that would happen!). Love the chap

Why does true brilliance have to almost always come with the dark side though?

Dark side?"

Hi VV. Yes, the bi-polar depression he lives with. So often a feature of life that with brilliance like his, there's something to struggle with. Same with Sellers, Spike, Kenneth Williams, Hancock, Robin Williams, Ruby Wax... love them all and make me laugh but it breaks my heart that they lived / live with this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

I agree, I used to like him but not now.

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By *onkers 76Man
over a year ago

pontypool

Totally agree with the guy fantastic inter_iew

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

But what if Stephen Fry IS God?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

Dawkins has been selling books off the same argument for the last 30 years

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Brilliant answer and chimes exactly with how I'd deal with the same situation (not that that would happen!). Love the chap

Why does true brilliance have to almost always come with the dark side though?

Dark side?

That's how bipolar is. Two extremes. You're right, a lot of bipolar people are brilliant, creative people. The lows go hand in hand with the highs.

At least there are treatments. It is possible to manage, much of the time, if not completely.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

I'm not up his arse at all. I admire and respect the man.

Do you consider yourself up the arse of everyone you like, admire and respect?

It's not possible to think he's a brilliant man without being up his arse? What rot.

He's had a fair bit to contend with in his life and he's made a success of it anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

+1 on this ^^^

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well hello hello hello hello oh my days and giddy aunts"

Silly cunt says no more than Dawkins, Smoley, even Douglas Adams ffs but somehow it's considered news!?, bloody Andy Partridge elocuted it better who's gonna buy him a pint?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://vimeo.com/73627501&sa=U&ei=AqLQVJvWLc3daK7fgZgP&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNGBfDVRh2_Nlwv5hqsFIkP1xa1AHg

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blimey that's a long ol link

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By *cankeepMan
over a year ago

Norwich

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By *cankeepMan
over a year ago

Norwich

""Well hello hello hello hello oh my days and giddy aunts"

Silly cunt says no more than Dawkins, Smoley, even Douglas Adams ffs but somehow it's considered news!?, bloody Andy Partridge elocuted it better who's gonna buy him a pint?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://vimeo.com/73627501&sa=U&ei=AqLQVJvWLc3daK7fgZgP&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNGBfDVRh2_Nlwv5hqsFIkP1xa1AHg"

I just looked up "Irony" in the dictionary, and - would you believe it? - the above quote was there!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Well hello hello hello hello oh my days and giddy aunts"

Silly cunt says no more than Dawkins, Smoley, even Douglas Adams ffs but somehow it's considered news!?, bloody Andy Partridge elocuted it better who's gonna buy him a pint?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://vimeo.com/73627501&sa=U&ei=AqLQVJvWLc3daK7fgZgP&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNGBfDVRh2_Nlwv5hqsFIkP1xa1AHg"

Give the man a knighthood.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was standing in the newsagent once, going through some porn mags when he walked in + clocked me.

what a way to impress a sleb.

needless to say, i put the mag back + jogged on

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By *orthwest_cplCouple
over a year ago

Stretford

"BTW do you find many people in your age range

Why

? I think that there isn't anyone in that age range is the point!"

We wanted to message her but we're too old.

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By *ap AdgeMan
over a year ago

Wirral

"I think he's a brilliant, very funny man. I totally agree with his opinion on God. I agree with most of what he says.

Yes, I'd have a drink with him."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Christopher Hitchens gives some good arguments against religion, shame he's dead now but there'll be loads of his videos on youtube.

Stephen Fry is alright, i think he has a good sens of intelligence that most people can understand. I don't rate him as highly intelligent, but more than adequate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like going to the pub with my mate john. Occasionally Mick the post turns up and he's a good laugh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you imagine how that video is going down in the bible belt"

He's only a two bob english raconteur , they've probably never heard of him over there and it very unlucky there'll see the video.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you imagine how that video is going down in the bible belt

He's only a two bob english raconteur , they've probably never heard of him over there and it very unlucky there'll see the video. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you imagine how that video is going down in the bible belt

He's only a two bob english raconteur , they've probably never heard of him over there and it very unlucky there'll see the video. "

Very unlikely #

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Can you imagine how that video is going down in the bible belt

He's only a two bob english raconteur , they've probably never heard of him over there and it very unlucky there'll see the video.

Very unlikely #"

both could apply..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found his answer contradicted his own belief , why so much anger towards a creator he don't even believe in . Go on then Send me to the gallows !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you imagine how that video is going down in the bible belt

He's only a two bob english raconteur , they've probably never heard of him over there and it very unlucky there'll see the video.

Very unlikely #

both could apply.."

Quite feasibly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Well hello hello hello hello oh my days and giddy aunts"

Silly cunt says no more than Dawkins, Smoley, even Douglas Adams ffs but somehow it's considered news!?, bloody Andy Partridge elocuted it better who's gonna buy him a pint?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://vimeo.com/73627501&sa=U&ei=AqLQVJvWLc3daK7fgZgP&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNGBfDVRh2_Nlwv5hqsFIkP1xa1AHg

I just looked up "Irony" in the dictionary, and - would you believe it? - the above quote was there!"

You needed to reference irony?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

""Well hello hello hello hello oh my days and giddy aunts"

Silly cunt says no more than Dawkins, Smoley, even Douglas Adams ffs but somehow it's considered news!?, bloody Andy Partridge elocuted it better who's gonna buy him a pint?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://vimeo.com/73627501&sa=U&ei=AqLQVJvWLc3daK7fgZgP&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNGBfDVRh2_Nlwv5hqsFIkP1xa1AHg

I just looked up "Irony" in the dictionary, and - would you believe it? - the above quote was there!

You needed to reference irony?"

Whooooooooosh. Straight over his head!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

He was ruddy good in Jeeves and Wooster

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Well hello hello hello hello oh my days and giddy aunts"

Silly cunt says no more than Dawkins, Smoley, even Douglas Adams ffs but somehow it's considered news!?, bloody Andy Partridge elocuted it better who's gonna buy him a pint?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://vimeo.com/73627501&sa=U&ei=AqLQVJvWLc3daK7fgZgP&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNGBfDVRh2_Nlwv5hqsFIkP1xa1AHg

I just looked up "Irony" in the dictionary, and - would you believe it? - the above quote was there!

You needed to reference irony?

Whooooooooosh. Straight over his head!

I think the Ricky Gervais fanboy thread is over on page 3

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

""Well hello hello hello hello oh my days and giddy aunts"

Silly cunt says no more than Dawkins, Smoley, even Douglas Adams ffs but somehow it's considered news!?, bloody Andy Partridge elocuted it better who's gonna buy him a pint?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://vimeo.com/73627501&sa=U&ei=AqLQVJvWLc3daK7fgZgP&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNGBfDVRh2_Nlwv5hqsFIkP1xa1AHg

I just looked up "Irony" in the dictionary, and - would you believe it? - the above quote was there!

You needed to reference irony?

Whooooooooosh. Straight over his head!

I think the Ricky Gervais fanboy thread is over on page 3"

Good idea. Ricky Gervais is probably more your level than Stephen Fry

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By *ediceTV/TS
over a year ago

Wrexham

Top bloke!

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By *hetalkingstoveMan
over a year ago

London

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

Dawkins has been selling books off the same argument for the last 30 years "

I don't really like Dawkins, but no. He only started writing about religion pretty recently. He has a long career of science writing before that.

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By *hetalkingstoveMan
over a year ago

London

"I found his answer contradicted his own belief , why so much anger towards a creator he don't even believe in . Go on then Send me to the gallows ! "

He was specifically asked what he would say if he met God. He was using his imagination. No contradiction at all.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

very good

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"I found his answer contradicted his own belief , why so much anger towards a creator he don't even believe in . Go on then Send me to the gallows ! "

He doesn't believe in God, true, but if he met him, which was the situation he was asked about, then he would have been wrong.

He was saying what he would say *if* it turned out he was wrong and met God, which is what he was asked.

He's not said, or even suggested, he believes in God, so no contradiction.

Had he answered, "I don't believe in God", it would:

a) not have answered the question asked.

b) have seemed a bit abrupt and he'd have been further accused of being conceited and pompous.

c) not have been nearly as entertaining.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

Dawkins has been selling books off the same argument for the last 30 years

I don't really like Dawkins, but no. He only started writing about religion pretty recently. He has a long career of science writing before that. "

The Blind Watchmaker was mid 80's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Iv always love that man..... Great human, great Briton, great guy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Superb Iv thought that very same way myself for long enough ..... Why does a god let pedophiles,violent child abusers exist, why did he create harmful things and we be on our knees and thankful for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Interesting to see how many people are fans of Stephens.

Hard line critic of Islam and fervent supporter of Dawkins who's an even more outspoken critic of Islam.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ha ha

I likey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Interesting to see how many people are fans of Stephens.

Hard line critic of Islam and fervent supporter of Dawkins who's an even more outspoken critic of Islam.

Think I take back what I say about Stephen fry he isn't so bad after all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" sorry to barge in on this meeting of the stephen fry fan club, so many so far up is arse , i think he is a self satisfied ,pompous , overrated know all , thats all really ,

Dawkins has been selling books off the same argument for the last 30 years

I don't really like Dawkins, but no. He only started writing about religion pretty recently. He has a long career of science writing before that.

The Blind Watchmaker was mid 80's"

actually, FWIW - Dawkins was top of the tree 20 years ago, at least.

his writing then was more focused around the mind, cognitive science. though i couldnt swear when he actually wrote those papers.

basically he is a very bright guy who turns his analytic skill to various subjects

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

"Has just rocketed to the top of my "3 celebs you'd like to take to the pub"

His answer to Gay Byrne's inter_iew question about God is just awesome (and just happens to sit with my beliefs).

The other two are Eddie Izzard and Brian Blessed.

So two questions - what do you think of Stephen Fry's answer and who would you take to the pub?

*Him*"

Just watched it. Superb!!!

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By *callycatMan
over a year ago

Mid Wales

I expression of defeat on Gaye Byrnes' face was priceless.

I was also impressed by the series that Stephen Fry did on the experiences of being gay in different parts of the world. He bravely confronted some very nasty people in charge of repressive regimes.

Love QI too...

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I really liked Stephen Fry's answer and he'd probably be great in the House of Lords, to balance all the Bishops etc that influence our laws, such as the mitochondrial DNA vote that was passed in the Commons yesterday. We shouldn't really have religion influencing our laws anymore.

He'd be a great pub friend, as would Debbie Harry, Julian Clary and Clare Short - a bit of a mix. Would have loved to have spent time with Tony Benn, one of my heroes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stephen fry is not intelligent he has a good memory

Marriage is faith based. For u recognise love by mans actions. Mans action to show evidence of God is rejected when man jumps happy like in a church.

U can not doubt one and believe the other else u can not believe science

God did not give children cancer evolution did and I don't see Dr Hawkins or Stephen fry cursing evolution...

If God does not exist evolution acted on its own

Clearly some athieests are not very good at reasoning.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stephen fry is not intelligent he has a good memory

Marriage is faith based. For u recognise love by mans actions. Mans action to show evidence of God is rejected when man jumps happy like in a church.

U can not doubt one and believe the other else u can not believe science

God did not give children cancer evolution did and I don't see Dr Hawkins or Stephen fry cursing evolution...

If God does not exist evolution acted on its own

Clearly some athieests are not very good at reasoning.

"
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If I have trouble reasoning, then clearly you have trouble reading

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We all have trouble reading for reading always has to be translated and understood by that individual. But it was the bible who forewarned us that ppl do think differently on things

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I found his answer contradicted his own belief , why so much anger towards a creator he don't even believe in . Go on then Send me to the gallows !

He doesn't believe in God, true, but if he met him, which was the situation he was asked about, then he would have been wrong.

He was saying what he would say *if* it turned out he was wrong and met God, which is what he was asked.

He's not said, or even suggested, he believes in God, so no contradiction.

Had he answered, "I don't believe in God", it would:

a) not have answered the question asked.

b) have seemed a bit abrupt and he'd have been further accused of being conceited and pompous.

c) not have been nearly as entertaining."

Well said, it seems some people only listened to the answer and not the question. This is why some people on your thread are not understanding just how well Stephen Fry accounted himself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I found his answer contradicted his own belief , why so much anger towards a creator he don't even believe in . Go on then Send me to the gallows !

He doesn't believe in God, true, but if he met him, which was the situation he was asked about, then he would have been wrong.

He was saying what he would say *if* it turned out he was wrong and met God, which is what he was asked.

He's not said, or even suggested, he believes in God, so no contradiction.

Had he answered, "I don't believe in God", it would:

a) not have answered the question asked.

b) have seemed a bit abrupt and he'd have been further accused of being conceited and pompous.

c) not have been nearly as entertaining.

Well said, it seems some people only listened to the answer and not the question. This is why some people on your thread are not understanding just how well Stephen Fry accounted himself. "

Ironic.for that second he believed in God to question him is what faith is all about...

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

"Interesting to see how many people are fans of Stephens.

Hard line critic of Islam and fervent supporter of Dawkins who's an even more outspoken critic of Islam.

He is no more anti Islam than he is anti any other religion or, more importantly, fanatical sect thereof.

I like the chap and the speech he gave in the debate about the Catholic Church was compelling.

Although I certainly don't agree with all he says he is always well reasoned and witty. He seems to possess enough knowledge about any subject to give a 3 dimensional aspect to any argument he makes. Brilliant bloke.

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over a year ago

"Interesting to see how many people are fans of Stephens.

Hard line critic of Islam and fervent supporter of Dawkins who's an even more outspoken critic of Islam.

He is no more anti Islam than he is anti any other religion or, more importantly, fanatical sect thereof.

I like the chap and the speech he gave in the debate about the Catholic Church was compelling.

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Yeah that's what he says but I'm afraid him and Dawkins are certainly more critical of Islam although yes they disagree with all religions.

I belive both are members of the humane society! Dawkins I think is a president or ex president.

I follow Fry's twitter feed and agree completely with his stance on Islam.

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over a year ago

His wittiness is due to the fact that he read what others have said and used it as his own reasons.

For when he was questioned about the 10 commandments and why they were wrong. The essence of God, he stood up like a child and left. For all his knowledge , eloquence he was left silenced.

I find that amusing. Would Dr Dawkins mock his daughter for believing in God for he mocks those he does

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over a year ago

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"I found his answer contradicted his own belief , why so much anger towards a creator he don't even believe in . Go on then Send me to the gallows !

He doesn't believe in God, true, but if he met him, which was the situation he was asked about, then he would have been wrong.

He was saying what he would say *if* it turned out he was wrong and met God, which is what he was asked.

He's not said, or even suggested, he believes in God, so no contradiction.

Had he answered, "I don't believe in God", it would:

a) not have answered the question asked.

b) have seemed a bit abrupt and he'd have been further accused of being conceited and pompous.

c) not have been nearly as entertaining.

Well said, it seems some people only listened to the answer and not the question. This is why some people on your thread are not understanding just how well Stephen Fry accounted himself.

Ironic.for that second he believed in God to question him is what faith is all about..."

No, he imagined he believed in God. Some humans have the capacity to use imagination to consider theoretical concepts. They don't need to believe in the concepts to do that.

I can imagine I'm a school headmistress or a doctor if I want. It doesn't mean I believe, even for a second that I am one.

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"His wittiness is due to the fact that he read what others have said and used it as his own reasons.

For when he was questioned about the 10 commandments and why they were wrong. The essence of God, he stood up like a child and left. For all his knowledge , eloquence he was left silenced.

I find that amusing. Would Dr Dawkins mock his daughter for believing in God for he mocks those he does"

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"His wittiness is due to the fact that he read what others have said and used it as his own reasons.

For when he was questioned about the 10 commandments and why they were wrong. The essence of God, he stood up like a child and left. For all his knowledge , eloquence he was left silenced.

I find that amusing. Would Dr Dawkins mock his daughter for believing in God for he mocks those he does"
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What's wrong with mocking the ridiculous?.

People mock Scientologists and Mormon... They even mock ufo abductees and conspiracy theorists.

If you choose to believe in something that had no proof or tangible benefit, then you have to be prepared to be mocked.

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