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 – oooh, the “blight of atheism”

Ran across a blog by a catholic priest, Father Joe Jenkins.  He claims atheism is a blight and a sin. Nothing new. Just figured I'd put this up since I took the time to respond on his blog and I am comfortably sure that it won't see the light of day. (memes at the bottom … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – oooh, the “blight of atheism” →

Not So Polite Conversation – proselytizing on the taxpayers’ dime

Now, the US Office of Personnel Management has said it's just fine for people to bother fellow employees about their religion during work. "What does this new guidance allow? The new guidance was established in a memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which runs the country's federal civil services. It provides a … Continue reading Not So Polite Conversation – proselytizing on the taxpayers’ dime →

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 →

What the Boss Likes – creators of South Park giving CBS a black eye after getting $1.5 billion from them

I find this just perfect: Addendum: here's the naked trump video, NSFWhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afetnw70S04"South Park has kicked off its 27th season with a blistering episode taking aim at Donald Trump and its newly minted parent company, Paramount, just one day after signing a $1.5bn deal with the network. The premiere episode, “Sermon on the Mount,” sees Trump in bed … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – creators of South Park giving CBS a black eye after getting $1.5 billion from them →