Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – yes, the shroud of turin is still a fake

More evidence the shroud is a fake:"Recently, a study using 3D modeling with MakeHuman, Blender and CloudCompare has added more evidence to the debate. The study, published in Archaeometry, compares digital imprints of a three dimensional human figure and a low-relief artistic rendering—similar to a flattened statue—of a human onto a flat sheet. The idea is that when … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – yes, the shroud of turin is still a fake

What the Boss Likes or not – the movie Sinners, spoilers ahead

Watched the movie "Sinners", a period piece about vampires in the deep South in the 1920s. It got a lot of good reviews. I figured I'd love it since I love period pieces that cross genres. I figured wrong. Spoilers ahead, so you are warned.The first hour was pretty good, some pointless graphic sex scenes … Continue reading What the Boss Likes or not – the movie Sinners, spoilers ahead

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – haven’t had a real Christian fail for a while

Billy Beniah Bussey made some claims on his blog. I engaged with them and as usual, the claims failed. In the past, I've put up some Christian claims to address them here when they are just ridiculous. This is just another one, nothing much new. "You do a lot of typing my friend. I won’t … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – haven’t had a real Christian fail for a while

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – how *does* atheism affect me

A fellow named Carl has subscribed to my blog.  He is a Christian, and has a blog called “Considering the Bible”.   I asked him why he followed my blog, and this was his response (BTW, memes at the bottom):“I noticed you are an athiest and I want to understand not only why someone would choose … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – how *does* atheism affect me

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – the religious stupidity is coming fast and furious

From the Freedom From Religion Foundation:"The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Defense Health Agency, the Department of Defense and staff at Walter Reed Hospital to end coercive religious programming and activities.  A Walter Reed employee informed FFRF that during the week of March 17, an email went out to all Walter Reed Hospital staff inviting … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – the religious stupidity is coming fast and furious

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – floods, droughts, and gods

Here in the US, we have a variety of weather which is getting more extreme as climate change happens. theists of various types have insisted that their various gods control the weather. This week we have two examples of how that doesn't work:"Today, Gov. Cox declared Sunday, June 29, 2025 a Day of Prayer and … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – floods, droughts, and gods