The school year is about to start in Pennsylvania and of course the creationists are in bloom. How appropriate that our current wannabee theocrat is named Rep. Stephen Bloom, a state representative who wants his religion’s creation story taught as science (here’s his website, and it has an auto play ad on it thanks to … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – The seasonal blooming of creationism, it’s school time!
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intelligent, female, atheist, science fiction fan, great cook, excellent alewife, cat lover
What the Boss Likes – Rep. Tammy Duckworth doing what legislators should do
US Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D - Illinois) does a wonderful job at taking down someone who is trying to scam the VA and US citizens. Rep. Duckworth has lost both legs and may lose her arm from injuries serving as a real soldier. The horrible person she is addressing, Castillo, turned his ankle in a military … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Rep. Tammy Duckworth doing what legislators should do
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – So, if I agree to a possible historical Jesus, then what?
In the interminable comments on some of my blog posts, we have been hashing out the idea of a historical Jesus. I prefer the mythicist approach (basically 'religious telephone' as per the cartoon, but with various guys) but Christians are trying every so hard to get me to agree that Jesus was historical. Why, I have no idea … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – So, if I agree to a possible historical Jesus, then what?
From the Kitchen, from the Bar – pork shoulder, ales and kibitzing about music, movies, etc
The weather has finally decided to be lovely and not the sauna it was a week and a half ago. So, it became time to cook since I could have the oven on for hours and not feel like I was committing hara-kiri by sweating. Since it was on sale ($1.49/pound) and we love it, … Continue reading From the Kitchen, from the Bar – pork shoulder, ales and kibitzing about music, movies, etc
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – troopies, welcome Derek, a seminarian who is braving the leopard’s den
Back near Easter, I had a youngish Christian wanting to try out apologetics on me. He's back and I'm very pleased that he did return. It's not a easy thing to debate religion with an atheist, and one as aggressive as I am. You can see his post attempting to refute my post about easter … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – troopies, welcome Derek, a seminarian who is braving the leopard’s den
What the Boss Likes – Random things I wish someone would have told me
Just a list of random things that I wish I had known sooner. (incidentally, if you are a pathetic spammer who is following my blog and only have “make money blogging” crap on your website, you are a parasite. Seems like vermin are everywhere, not only shilling for "godonomic$" or "prosperity gospel".) Borax, yes … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Random things I wish someone would have told me
Catholic Church’s attempt to evade responsibility for child abuse liability is stymied by Supreme Court
Amazing how the RCC acts and acts so consistently. If any anti-Catholic Christians take glee in this, well nothing shows your version or actions are any better.
What the Boss Likes – Welcome new troopies!
Hi, just wanted to welcome my influx of new troopies (aka followers). I see I've gained a bunch of Christians troopies. If you'd like to debate with me or ask me, your friendly neighborhood atheist, any questions, please do. I'll give you my unvarnished opinion about anything. I am willing to talk about just about anything. And I'm sure … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Welcome new troopies!
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Part 2, The lie of “think of the children” Pennsylvania style
Part 1 here. A rather pathetic example of one of those Christians who want to pretend their personal beliefs should be made law is a recent op-ed “Defend marriage, for the kids' sake” (yep, he went there) It was written by Brian McGinley of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, another one of those organizations that … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Part 2, The lie of “think of the children” Pennsylvania style
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Bravo for Pennsylvania AG Kane, Part 1
“We are surprised that the attorney general, contrary to her constitutional duty under the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, has decided not to defend a Pennsylvania statute lawfully enacted by the General Assembly, merely because of her personal beliefs.” – James Schultz, Pennsylvania general counsel It’s so cute when the irony escapes people like Mr. Schultz, Gov. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Bravo for Pennsylvania AG Kane, Part 1
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