I don’t know if diversity education works–the jury seems to be out on that one–but it’d sure be nice if Christians as a whole woke up to what they’re doing to society by treating this or that group as innately superior and destined to lead.
I used to hate Sundays, but I love ’em now. No fuss, no muss, get up when you like, putter around in the kitchen, make coffee, read news at a leisurely pace, catch up with my phone games, write, watch Read more
Quick little dash in to say hi and talk about the Christian concept of “traditional marriage.” I haven’t had my wakeyjuice yet, but if I’d had any in front of me, this piece here would have gotten coffee all over Read more
“Miracle Maxin’” remains one of the most popular posts I’ve ever written, and I think for good reason. I want to talk a little more about miracles today because in the last two days, I’ve tangled with half a dozen Read more
Today we’re going to talk about leaving religion–and what happened to me after I made my intentions clear that I was done with church. Leaving religion isn’t always easy. I’m not going to sit here and pretend that I just Read more
It’s funny to me that Christianity tends to jump with both feet on magic in general, considering how much magical thinking there is in the religion. Contrary to what they think, they are all for magic–they just want it to be Christian magic. Christian magic is A-OK.
It’s said that within 50 years of our own deaths, every human being who has ever been personally caressed or lashed by our voices will also be dead; while technology can help keep our voices alive a bit longer, it’s not the same as the feel of air currents disturbed by our particular voices coming from our particular throats, is it? People have always craved that direct connection. That’s one of the benefits they get from religion–an instant context in which to perform together and to connect.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. . . This Bible quote, Read more
There’s a science-fiction novel by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle called The Gripping Hand. In it, they talk about a three-armed race called “Moties” who have this interesting expression. You know how some folks say “On the one hand.. on Read more
“I’ll just leave this here, shall I,” said the Captain, her lazy Texan drawl absolutely dripping with contempt and disdain. Oh, we’ll get to work on the topic planned, no worries, but I saw this and it irritated me enough Read more