Today we have two great columns from The God Squad (can you be a squad if you are only one guy?) and Billy Graham. The arguments are so poor in both that only together do they provide enough fodder for one post. Since I know I have quite a few Christians following my blog, I … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – a take on a couple of religious columns from the newspaper
Month: April 2013
Here is every reason to be an atheist
as always worthwhile quotes from J. Meslier posted here.
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Apologetics, the real alchemy
One of the strangest things about religion is the concept of apologetics. Apologetics is essentially when criticism of a position is answered and rebutted, or at least that’s attempted. It can be used for any position but the term is usually used for attempts to defend religious positions and beliefs. The strangeness of apologetics in … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Apologetics, the real alchemy
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – My body is mine: I support Amina
I’m a little late on the International Day to Defend Amina (not safe for work because of revealed breasts), but I’ll take my stab at women, men and religion in support of this woman who told a ignorant patriarachal religion and culture, “My body belongs to me.” and now is being abused by that religion/culture. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – My body is mine: I support Amina
From the Bar – A buncha beers
This weekend we tried a few new beers. We also sampled more of our aging Belgian Golden Ale, which is getting very nice. It was a time to sample rather have a lot of anyone thing thanks to the evil beeper. 🙂 These first three were got at my local Giant grocery store. They recently … Continue reading From the Bar – A buncha beers
From the Kitchen – Three classics and kibitzing about movies and TV
This weekend we stuck around the house. Husband was on call and couldn’t do much. Not even play his new Starcraft game. Now free from the beeper, he’s happily being a Zerg. I cooked and we watched some shows from the premium cable channels and some favorite movies to kill time. I’ll have to say … Continue reading From the Kitchen – Three classics and kibitzing about movies and TV
Club Schadenfreude 