This time it’s about social issues. Many people say that the election is about the economy. In my opinion it isn’t. Not this time. This time it’s about the social issues and about losing not only 50+ years of progress but a thousand years if radical conservatives get into power. The radical conservatives, the theocrats … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – It’s about the social issues and it’s about theocracy
Tag: Christianity
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Halloween or when the TrueChristians™ come out of the woodwork
When I was growing up, my favorite holiday was Halloween. I liked Thanksgiving for the ability to eat as much starch (can you say stuffing, potatoes and homemade noodles all at once?) as I wanted without being scolded and I liked Christmas because I got prezzies, but both were generally miserable otherwise since I don’t … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Halloween or when the TrueChristians™ come out of the woodwork
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – PA Rep. Babette Josephs and the Pledge of Allegiance
Not sure how I missed this story. State Representative Babette Josephs (D-Philadelphia) was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance in the state house. She refused, saying ""Based on my First Amendment rights and based on the fact that I really think it's a prayer, I don't pray in public." Well, if she's Christian, she has … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – PA Rep. Babette Josephs and the Pledge of Allegiance
Not Polite Dinner Conversation – “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” and the usual hypocrisy
The theocrats want to take over the government but horrors if the government interferes with them and says “to retain your tax-exempt status, you cannot try to force your adherents to support any particular candidate or party”. Now, more vocally than before, it seems like religious groups in the US want to have their cake … Continue reading Not Polite Dinner Conversation – “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” and the usual hypocrisy
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – HR 535 lawsuit, dismissed but resolution rebuked
Way back when in February, Rep. Saccone succeeded in getting HR 535 passed unanimously by hiding it among other “noncontroversial” resolutions. However, when people actually read it, something that seems rather beyond many Pennsylvanian legislators, they discovered it wasn’t so “noncontroversial” at all. Among Mr. Saccone’s claims that are outright lies: “WHEREAS, The Bible, the … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – HR 535 lawsuit, dismissed but resolution rebuked
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania politicians at it again
Well, this week we have a twofer. We have Patrick Toomey, a US senator from PA, unable to stand his own additions to the veteran's jobs bill, was evidently forced to oppose everything that Pat Toomey stands for. Or he was voting against veterans? Which was it Pat? Can't be seen helping some of those folks … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania politicians at it again
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A brief tour of theist/atheist interaction
Recently, I commented on another WordPress blog, http://dmergent.org/2012/09/14/atheism-and-christianity/ I thought I’d repost things here since it’s a great example on how atheists and theists often interact on the internet, all displayed in a few posts. This was my post in response to the blog entry linked to above: "Mr. Poindexter, I’m an atheist. I have … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A brief tour of theist/atheist interaction
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ann, Ann, why do you think other women are idiots?
Ann Romney is doing her best to help her husband with his problem with women voters. It’s nice that she’s trying to help him but it’s not nice when she evidently thinks women are idiots and that she can lie to them with every intention of trying to take their right to a informed decision … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ann, Ann, why do you think other women are idiots?
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ignoring science at a cost
While watching the rather breathlessly done “Dark Matters: Twisted but True” (link to the episode if you’d like to watch) on the Science Channel, I got a reminder on just how stupid people can be when clinging to false beliefs that support their feelings of self-worth and I started ruminating on how this still happens … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ignoring science at a cost
What the Boss Likes – The Mormon Candidate
No, the boss doesn't like Romney, but she likes the BBC documentary "The Mormon Candidate", which I saw on Current TV last night. Generally, I find Current about as interesting as CSPAN but occasionally it gets my interest. It does a great job showing how odd religion is and Mormonism aka Church of Later Day Saints is … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – The Mormon Candidate
Club Schadenfreude 