Tag: hypocrisy

Not Polite Dinner Conversation – Pulpit Freedom Sunday is back and I’m glad!

This coming Sunday is “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” where some Christians have decreed a day where they can speak their minds about various issues from the pulpit and thus from a position of authority.  And indeed, I am glad that they have made it so easy to watch just how Christians don’t agree on much of … Continue reading Not Polite Dinner Conversation – Pulpit Freedom Sunday is back and I’m glad! →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Prayers have failed: Bachmann is out and our own local wannabee theocrat, plus the Pope

Seeing Michele Bachmann deliberately lying on TV makes me feel all warm and cozy inside.  Few things should do more to show how religion doesn't make a person a decent, humane, human being, and it sure doesn’t keep them from breaking every rule in their very own religion.   Like so many politicians who get caught … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Prayers have failed: Bachmann is out and our own local wannabee theocrat, plus the Pope →

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! →

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 – 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 – Mr. Roberts, what do *you* think the SCOTUS is for?

Why does it seem that Chief Justice Roberts has no idea how US government works?  It seems a sudden fit of ignorance brought on by fear. During the Supreme Court hearings recently about gay marriage, we get this choice quote from Chief Justice Roberts:  “If he has made a determination that executing the law (DOMA) … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mr. Roberts, what do *you* think the SCOTUS is for? →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – that ol’ war on Easter

It's no surprise to anyone that there are a lot of Americans that are amazingly ignorant and very loud about it.  Bill O'Reilly is one of the loudest. This time?  Well, Bill has this to say "Easter is a good holiday, you don’t have to believe in Jesus…” Video here. This is a lovely sequel to … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – that ol’ war on Easter →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Agenda 21 and the Americans who think the UN is coming to take their women…or something…

(while we’re waiting for Mr. Rogers to show how wrong I am, I thought I'd return to a more political bent)  In my line of work, I’ve come upon the “UN is evil, with black helicopters” crowd.  People in central PA (and all over the US), are *sure* that the UN is going to take … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Agenda 21 and the Americans who think the UN is coming to take their women…or something… →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Part 9, the second half of #19, limestone, coelacanths and circular reasoning

Part 2 of the entry for #19  We're at the penultimate post for addressing all of this nonsense!  Next are mentions of limestones, living fossils and polystrate fossils.  Oh and a quote from Dawkins, whom creationists are sure that all atheists worship.  The quote is “"Creationists are fond of saying that there are very few fossils in … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Part 9, the second half of #19, limestone, coelacanths and circular reasoning →