Author: clubschadenfreude

intelligent, female, atheist, science fiction fan, great cook, excellent alewife, cat lover

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 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 →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – We’re admittedly intolerant but please don’t call us bigots!

Recently, with the focus on gay marriage, we’ve heard a lot of theists claiming that they shouldn’t be considered bigots because they do not want to allow the same freedoms for everyone. One of these claims is in my local paper, an opinion piece by John Kass of the Chicago Tribune (the original at the … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – We’re admittedly intolerant but please don’t call us bigots! →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mr. Roberts, what do *you* think the SCOTUS is for?

Why does it seem that Chief Justice Roberts has no idea how US government works?  It seems a sudden fit of ignorance brought on by fear. During the Supreme Court hearings recently about gay marriage, we get this choice quote from Chief Justice Roberts:  “If he has made a determination that executing the law (DOMA) … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mr. Roberts, what do *you* think the SCOTUS is for? →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Easter, the supposed events and implications

This is a compilation of various observations I’ve made about Easter over the years. This weekend is *the* Christian holiday, Easter.  It commemorates the murder, and subsequent supposed magical resurrection, of a man/god in payment for the original sin of Adam and Eve (requiring them to exist plus the talking snake) and all the sinning … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Easter, the supposed events and implications →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – that ol’ war on Easter

It's no surprise to anyone that there are a lot of Americans that are amazingly ignorant and very loud about it.  Bill O'Reilly is one of the loudest. This time?  Well, Bill has this to say "Easter is a good holiday, you don’t have to believe in Jesus…” Video here. This is a lovely sequel to … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – that ol’ war on Easter →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A question “Why do you speak out against religion?”

Today, I thought I’d address a question from one of the folks who have commented on my blog.   The question is a common one:  why do you speak out against religion?  Aka can’t we just all get along? J   The link to the comment that sparked this blog entry is here.  I will have to … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A question “Why do you speak out against religion?” →