Miracles and the actions of the divine are another source of debate between believers and non-believers. Most religions depend on them since without magical action, their gods are merely figureheads. Thus, we have divine interference e.g. miracles, in just about any religion you would care to name. And this causes some problems since evidence for … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Miracles
From the Kitchen and Back Room – Did she really make fresh bao? (and beer and wine?)
Being a foodie, I love to try new things. Husband and I have been talking about going on vacation to a city with a good selection of dim sum restaurants. Being a Firefly fan, I like to try things I see on that dearly departed show. Now, I’ve a lot of experience with fresh strawberries … Continue reading From the Kitchen and Back Room – Did she really make fresh bao? (and beer and wine?)
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Judaism and Jainism
As promised, here is the post about the rabbi and the Jain. Since a lot of Christians want to claim that atheists "never ever" talk about other religions, I thought I'd remedy that. In the same newspaper that had Billy Graham’s question/answer column, there was a God Squad column. At one point, the Squad was Marc … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Judaism and Jainism
What the Boss Likes – Un-named White House employee who wrote reply to Death Star Petition
To you, un-named employee who wrote the reply for the Death Star petition, You are AWESOME! Obama is pretty cool too, alway great to have a presidential nerd. Read the wonderfully nerdy, well-informed and funny response to the petition here. Favorite part? Why would we spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star with a fundamental … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Un-named White House employee who wrote reply to Death Star Petition
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Even the professionals have little to work with
In the discussions with various theists that I’ve been having, I’ve seen the argument from authority, which claims if someone is “smart” and believes in “x”, then that makes “x” true. This is similar to another common claim by theists called “Sophisticated Theologytm” (I think Dr. Coyne over on Why Evolution is True might have … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Even the professionals have little to work with
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, part 4 Suprise!
This post brought to you by the number 4 Caroline, I’m taking this to a full blog post rather than just adding on comments, since the formatting is much better here and I can put in links. I’m also not worrying about what you might think the “tone” is. I'm writing if I'm talking to you. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, part 4 Suprise!
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 3
This will likely be the last of this mini-series of interactions with a Christian, as you will see from Caroline's post. Her post ends with a typical Christian comment. This isn't a rare occurence, for a Christian to be rather nasty and then reconsider. She did apologize, and you may visit her blog to see. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 3
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
Generally, I wouldn't go to the bother of this, but Caroline is a good example of theist that atheist often encounter. Her posts cover most attitudes and claims the Christian who thinks that they are an excellent defender of the faith. My first post addressing Caroline's questions to atheists is here. I have been able … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
What the Boss Likes – Random things
Stuff I think more people should know about..... Reproductions of historical house bits that aren't mind-numbingly expensive (I just left it on the Art Deco since that’s my favorite): http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/Art-Deco Articles on how to be “manly” but works for men or women, basically how to be an expert human being. Hot Cocoa for everyone: http://artofmanliness.com/2012/12/17/the-surprisingly-manly-history-of-hot-cocoa/ … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Random things
From the Bar and Kitchen – Boeuf Bourguinon, Turnovers and a bad movie
I love that first weekend after the winter holidays are over. No expectations, just a chance to really relax after a month and a half of dread. I’ve always been uncomfortable around people and that’s all the holidays signify for me, being around people, many of whom I don’t like to begin with and trying … Continue reading From the Bar and Kitchen – Boeuf Bourguinon, Turnovers and a bad movie
Club Schadenfreude 