Since I’ve been out of the loop for a few days, I thought I’d do a whole post on the comments that have been offered in defense of theism, religion and Christianity that I haven’t addressed yet. Right now, I’m no longer among the ranks of the working for a while (had an interview for … Continue reading Not Polite Dinner Conversation – I’m free! and more on definitions of “god”
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What the Boss Likes – a small hiatus and some cool things
Since I'm wrapping up my last two days of work at my current position, I'll be taking a little longer to answer replies. I should be back to normal (or a reasonable facsimile) shortly. A couple cool things. John Paulk, the posterboy for the lies about "ex-gay" therapy, has admitted that he's lied about being "ex-gay" … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – a small hiatus and some cool things
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A bit about the term “respect”
One thing I see a lot of is that a lot of theists demand respect for their religion. What I think is happening is that a lot of theists think that respect means the same as politeness, consideration and tolerance. It doesn’t, at least not all of the time, or we wouldn’t need those other … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A bit about the term “respect”
What the Boss Likes – Dungeons and Dragons….and Pat Robertson making a fool of himself again
Good ol’ Pat is beating the drum about Dungeons and Dragons again and how this game has “literally destroyed people’s lives”. Ah, Pat, we can always count on you for a good lie for Jesus! I’m sure that Pat is feverishly pawing at his Chick tracts (absolutely ludicrous Christian tracts that tell a number of … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Dungeons and Dragons….and Pat Robertson making a fool of himself again
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
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 – 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
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!
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