Tag: myth

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: Antics of Christians in the news, in a blog, and in a newsletter(NSFW because of what they said)

(note to my readers: if you followed this blog because of your interest in my recipes, brewing or drink reviews, you may want to back out now.  Anything that is titled "Not So Polite Dinner Conversation" is my unvarnished views of politics and/or religion. You've been warned 🙂 ). Here are a few random things … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: Antics of Christians in the news, in a blog, and in a newsletter(NSFW because of what they said) →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Christian “Science” and the art of the con

Well, this week, the Christian Scientists here in Harrisburg mailed out fliers about how they were going to have a healing talk down at their church, by Josh Niles (a supposed veteran which make me wonder why the local VA hospital isn’t empty).   There are few things I find more disgusting than theists making baseless claims … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Christian “Science” and the art of the con →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – on this Fourth of July

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has a good post for the Fourth of July, our national holiday here in the US. "On this date in 1776, Thomas Jefferson's "Declaration of Independence" was adopted, after a vote approving it on July 2. Its secular purpose was to "dissolve the political bands," and it inaugurated the anti-biblical … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – on this Fourth of July →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – when the SCOTUS ignores facts to funnel public monies to churches

Unsurprisingly, the conservatives on the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) ignored the fact that church in the recent Trinity Lutheran case admitted that their playground that they were requesting state funding for was part of their ministry.  It was not a case of "but think of the children" in wanting a safer playground, … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – when the SCOTUS ignores facts to funnel public monies to churches →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: about that Revelation thing…

I’ve been waiting for Pastor Dave to finish his series on Revelation. The part I was most interested in was how he would handle chapters 19-21, which we had discussed but where he never was willing to give me his interpretation of it. I’m very glad that he did get a chance to tell me … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: about that Revelation thing… →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – how atheism isn’t “cool” per a certain Catholic

(fair warning: if you followed my blog because of food or beer, the following is my unvarnished religious views. You may want to leave now 😊 ) I haven’t had a good target for a while to show just how silly a lot of Christians are. (I’m patiently waiting for a series about Revelation to … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – how atheism isn’t “cool” per a certain Catholic →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: where we find “religious freedom” meaning no more than fear and bigotry again

Today, our not so very religious but very ignorant president of the US has signed an executive order allowing religious organizations to get more politically active.  I think it is disgusting for all of the pandering by the GOP and the receiption of such pandering by TrueChristians but honestly, it’s a great thing for those … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: where we find “religious freedom” meaning no more than fear and bigotry again →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – No, many conservatives really are this ignorant

I haven't had a Pennsylvania politician post for a while.  But oh this one deserves it in spades.  Scott Wagner, a Republican (what else?) state representative from the district to the south of me, has said the following about climate change: I haven't been in a science class in a long time, but the earth … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – No, many conservatives really are this ignorant →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Why climate change is a state/church issue

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has an excellent news release on this.  I am a member and I recommend that you be one too. Trump has appointed an active climate change denialist, religionist Scott Pruitt, to head the EPA. The New York Times documents in an article boldly titled "Denialists in Charge" how federal posts are now filled … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Why climate change is a state/church issue →