A conversation about genealogies got me thinking. If I am correct, historically speaking, the Jewish people kept track of their families' blood lines back to the biblical tribes of Israel. There ought to be a line, or lines, of Jewish families who could trace their roots back to Jesus' immediate … [Read more...]
Gifts and their diminishing meaning
November 3, 2013 by 10 Comments
I constantly have this argument with my wife. She is of the opinion that the closer to the event that the gift is bought, the less you care. For example, suppose her birthday is on the 15th of the month. To her, if I purchase her gift on the 5th it means more than if I bought it on the 14th -- even … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood rolls out their new K-9 unit training program
November 2, 2013 by 1 Comment
Hyper-spirituality and self-deification
November 1, 2013 by 6 Comments
I know many spiritual people, most of you do. You know the ones, "spiritual...but not really religious". Most of the ones I know were borne out of a feelings-oriented Christian church, the kind where how you feel is more valuable that if what you feel is true. I actually have the most difficult … [Read more...]
If you like your doctor and health insurance, you can keep it…maybe not
October 30, 2013 by 6 Comments
_______________________________________________________________________ And from the White House's official Youtube channel: _______________________________________________________________________ Below is a screen capture from the White House's "Reality Check" website which again assures … [Read more...]
Feel good story of the day: Children’s hospital makes a video for Katy Perry’s ROAR
October 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
I have to admit, I got some dirt in my eye watching this. Just thinking about it makes my allergies act up. [Hat Tip to Kim] … [Read more...]
Climate activism, not climate change, is dangerous
October 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
Then Senator John Kerry was preaching the apocalyptic dangers of 'climate change' a mere 4 years ago. He claimed there would be no Arctic ice at the pole this past summer. He was wrong. Like so many climate activists he assured us that the climate was changing at dangerous rates and needs … [Read more...]
No more participation trophies
October 28, 2013 by 6 Comments
Wow, one Texas youth football league has decided to take a step in the sane direction for a change. (ABC) -- The Keller Youth Association Football Program in northern Texas will not be handing participation trophies to their players this year. They say it’s because awards should be … [Read more...]
If you think pink is a ‘girl color’ you hate gay people…or something
October 28, 2013 by 9 Comments
At least that's what this graphic floating around the internet suggests. If I was the doctor I'd have asked why the little boy wanted a pink cast, and I wouldn't have turned red or felt bad about asking. I'm not fully convinced this is based on a true story in the first place. But even if … [Read more...]
On the lighter side: Inappropriate Halloween costumes?
October 27, 2013 by 8 Comments
Last night was was contemplating a Halloween costume for a party I was supposed to attend. My wife suggested and went as a "homeless person" complete with a cardboard sign reading "will work for candy". At first blush it seemed wrong to make light of homelessness by using it as a costume. Don't … [Read more...]
Gay waiter gets the shaft at local restaurant
October 25, 2013 by 267 Comments
Pardon my juvenile attempt at an inappropriate pun. Apparently a waiter who looked sufficiently gay was allegedly short-changed by some customers because of his apparent sexual preference. (WFSB) -- A 20-year-old waiter provided exemplary service at an Overland Park Italian restaurant, but his … [Read more...]
Parental notification for abortion
October 25, 2013 by 18 Comments
Where ever you find yourself on the abortion debate, I would think that requiring parental notification for elective abortion should be a bipartisan stance. Opponents of the requirement often cite assaults or even murders of teen girls who confessed to their parents that they are pregnant, which is … [Read more...]
Jesus…how unoriginal
October 24, 2013 by 66 Comments
After being at this for a while, nothing surprises me anymore. It's almost to the point where I don't even expect critics of the Christian message to do their due diligence and investigate whether what they read on Atheist's blogs is even accurate. Here's the next example. Horus Born of a … [Read more...]
Record low extreme weather in 2013 despite record high CO2
October 23, 2013 by 14 Comments
The CO2 levels in the Earth's atmosphere hit record high this year averaging at 400 ppm (parts per million). Climate change activists -- formerly known as global warming activists until the Earth stopped warming -- have been claiming that with the rise of CO2 comes the rise of extreme weather … [Read more...]
Eye witness testimony and hearsay
October 22, 2013 by 26 Comments
The Gospel accounts record the period of Jesus life where he allegedly performed miracles, was put to death, buried, and raised from the dead. One reason skeptics deny the reliability of the accounts is they were not penned by actual eye-witnesses, but instead are hearsay accounts. Putting aside … [Read more...]
Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Abortion
October 21, 2013 by 20 Comments
When I discuss abortion and reference the pro-choice side of the issue, I use the term abortion defender. It doesn't (shouldn't) come across as confrontational, poisonous, and accurate. I understand defenders of the right to elective abortion tend to prefer the term pro-choice. Many of those who … [Read more...]
Why Christians accuse Atheists of not having read the Bible explained in one internet meme
October 20, 2013 by 429 Comments
Anyone who has read a Bible would know that it's not Satan who punishes evildoers (in Hell presumably). The point isn't that the Bible is right or wrong about anything, only that it doesn't say what is being implied it says. I realize it is a popular cultural misconception that Satan is in charge … [Read more...]
Credible sources
October 18, 2013 by 7 Comments
Anyone who takes their religion and politics seriously has their list of 'go-to' sources. Whether they be certain authors, blogs, journals, or books, we all have them. We need them.What is it that makes your particular sources credible? How do you know the source is credible?It's important to … [Read more...]
Balking at the opportunity to put us in our place
October 17, 2013 by 7 Comments
One of the difficulties in discussion all things religion with Atheists is their unwillingness to defend any criticism they have about the existence of God. By and large they feel they have no obligation of defend the claims they make as though they can simply hurl criticism. This mentality of … [Read more...]
If abortion isn’t about what is in the womb, then…
October 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
Most arguments defending a mother's right to an an elective abortion rarely center around what it is that's being aborted. It's not frivolous as to why either. If the discussion takes a turn toward science or biology, they would be forced to admit abortion takes the life of an innocent human … [Read more...]
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