Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A new Christian apologist – Part 1 trying to show that the “supernatural” exists

The author of the blog I’ve been commenting on, Ben,  has chosen not to post my last response.  I offered to post it on my blog if he wished to respond to it and now it’s here!  Ben has said that “I'm trying to set a tone[at his blog] that will be comfortable for family and … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A new Christian apologist – Part 1 trying to show that the “supernatural” exists →

From the Kitchen – the World’s Best Lasagna

This weekend’s meal and a movie is the World’s Best Lasagnatm  and the movie is one we’ve watched before and love, John Carter (A Princess of Mars).  If you enjoy pulp, then watch it.  It’s a good movie and the reviewers, as usual, are to be ignored.  I’ve recommended the movie before here, so we’ll … Continue reading From the Kitchen – the World’s Best Lasagna →

What the Boss Likes – Darn, I’m late for Ask An Atheist day!

Apparently yesterday (April 18th) was Ask an Atheist Day.   And apparently no one told a lot of atheists. 🙂  We are indeed a hard group to coordinate. So, in honor of completely missing this, if you'd like to ask *this* atheist any questions about atheism and, well, just about anything else, please do.   If you … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Darn, I’m late for Ask An Atheist day! →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – It’s spring and the PA legislator lies are in bloom!

It’s that time of year again, when trees are blooming and legislators give a sop to their  constituents, trying to make believe that their version of Christianity is the state religion of Pennsylvania and the US.  Last year it was the nonsense about the “Year of the Bible”, which I posted about here, and here, … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – It’s spring and the PA legislator lies are in bloom! →

What the Boss Likes – Donate blood, not just during emergencies

The US experienced a bombing again.  Bombings don’t often happen in the US, but they do happen with some regularity.  Some of our legislators are far too stupid to actually remember the instances but they do happen (there are smart people in Texas, unfortunately the willfully ignorant ones often drown them out).  They also usually … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Donate blood, not just during emergencies →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – a take on a couple of religious columns from the newspaper

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 →

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 →