I believe there is a tendency for a good many people to assume all religions are basically equal, in terms of message anyway. For example, that all religions teach the Golden Rule in one form or another, and that common thread is what defines each religion. The average person is not going to take … [Read more...]
Feigned concern by the Pro-Choice movement
December 5, 2012 by 158 Comments
I can't even begin to count the number of times I have heard a pro-abortion choice advocate justify abortion by offering what almost sounds like a compassionate plea on behalf of the child. "Unwanted children", they say, "often grow up abused and neglected, and that is no life for a child. That's … [Read more...]
Atheists: Uninformed or Obstinate?
December 4, 2012 by 38 Comments
As someone who interacts regularly with skeptics of all stripes, it never ceases to amaze me the number of times I find myself having to "re-educate" them on certain subjects. There seem to be two subjects in particular that skeptics rehash over and again: can Atheists be good without belief in … [Read more...]
Is our culture becoming more or less moral?
November 30, 2012 by 96 Comments
I think it's probably the norm for one generation to the next to believe the culture is in a state of moral decline. Of course this all depends on your worldview's standard of ethic. Depending on what you view as morally good and morally bad will shape how you view the moral direction of the culture … [Read more...]
Glenn Beck treats Obama like Jesus, Liberals outraged
November 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Of course Liberals and Democrats have been fawning over the President as though he were some kind of Messiah. Comedian Jamie Foxx even introduced him as "our lord and savior." Add that to the painting depicting President Obama in like fashion as the crucified Jesus of Nazareth. While it's … [Read more...]
Local atheist outraged over religion in schools
November 27, 2012 by 12 Comments
I don't know if there's something in the water or what. But Atheists, who claim the intellectual high-ground mind you, can't seem to keep a level head when even the semblance of religion squeaks its way into public schools. Whether it's a graduation being held in a church hall, or cheerleaders who … [Read more...]
Why dialogue with activists is impossible: Disagreement = hate
November 25, 2012 by 64 Comments
https://twitter.com/anarchic_teapot/status/272496292456984576 You see, nothing I've written suggests that I believe homosexuals are not human; and it's not just my opinion that suggests same-sex sexual relationships are unhealthy physically and mentally: research and statistics bear this out. … [Read more...]
Contrived offense
November 23, 2012 by 42 Comments
Whenever I read about Atheists who are offended and repulsed by religious speech and imagery I feel compelled to point out how intolerant and prejudiced that really is. In any other setting, directed at any other demographic, the person offended and repulsed would be called out for their asininity. … [Read more...]
Atheists seem to be growing more pathetic
November 23, 2012 by 18 Comments
It never ceases to amaze me at the things which seem to offend Atheists. Any mention of God, Christianity, or religion seem to set them all aflutter. The newest target is Charlie Brown. Yes, you heard correctly: Charlie Brown. (The Daily Caller) -- Charlie Brown’s Christmas is on the outs at an … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2012 by 7 Comments
Let's play a guessing game. The first person who can correctly guess who each of the people in this short clip voted for gets a thumbs up! But seriously, I think it's safe to assume they voted Democrat. In fact in my lifetime (no exaggeration) I have never heard a conservative denigrate our … [Read more...]
Pro-choice hypocrisy: Halappanavar vs. Reaves
November 21, 2012 by 16 Comments
Every senseless death is a tragedy. This being said, depending on one's perspective, rationale can be offered as to why one death is more tragic than another. Recent headlines mourn the unfortunate death of Savita Halappanavar, a 31 year-old woman who died apparently because she was denied an … [Read more...]
Christianity is not a conglomerate
November 20, 2012 by 31 Comments
I have noticed with regularity that Christianity is burdened with the negatives displayed by other religious faith systems on the part of skeptics. I don't think this is my personal bias talking either. It seems like I am regularly saddled with the task of having to set the record straight. It … [Read more...]
According to the Qur’an, the Qur’an is false
November 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Inevitably when in discussions with people who reject religious convictions, I will be told that that all religious systems have roughly the same evidence for and against it being true. I can't even begin to count the number of times it has been implied that my being a Christian is one of … [Read more...]
Atheist Marionettes Dance At Behest of Christian Puppeteers
November 9, 2012 by
I love irony in all its forms, even when it's at my expense, but I prefer it's at someone else's. It was visiting another blog where I encountered this post's inspiration. The entire post consisted of but two sentences: "I’ll be out in the world actually volunteering my time to make the word a … [Read more...]
Citizens approve Same-Sex Marriage in four States
November 8, 2012 by 68 Comments
This past election cycle was significant for reasons other than re-electing President Barack Obama. The citizens of four states: Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, and Washington voted on and approved ballot measures legalizing same-sex marriage. In only one other instance has this issue been put to the … [Read more...]
Intolerance will not be tolerated
November 2, 2012 by 24 Comments
People used to know what tolerance entailed. It was understood that even though your views were different from someone else's, you still treated them with respect. This view of tolerance has been abandoned for the most part by people who hold what are generally considered liberal views: … [Read more...]
Why Liberals will never be pro-life
October 31, 2012 by 12 Comments
It's no surprise to anyone who follows the platforms of American political parties that nearly universally speaking, Liberals and Democrats are pro-choice when it comes to abortion. But it wasn't until recently that I think I have stumbled upon why that is. We all remember -- well, those of us who … [Read more...]
Sunday Fun: How did you find me?
October 28, 2012 by 6 Comments
I am always surprised at some of the terms people plugged into a search engine and found their way to my site. Some I understand, other I couldn't even replicate, let alone dicypher why on Earth search giants like Google or Bing would associate them with me. So Here's a peek into how some of you … [Read more...]
Should I know this about you?
October 22, 2012 by 11 Comments
I have asked this question of supporters of same-sex marriage in a critical way in the past. I often wonder why it is important to you that I know your sexual proclivities. I don't particularly think this is information I essential for me to know regardless of your sexual identification, but it … [Read more...]
How do you determine rights?
October 19, 2012 by 24 Comments
Rights are kind of a tricky issue. We have come a long way from the past where rights were fewer. What I mean is today we seem to have more rights than in previous generations. Put another way, rights are things we as citizens are entitled to in virtue of our citizenship, they're what we're owed. … [Read more...]
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