Jul 15 2008
Google Reader recommended the site LOL god for me, which “puts the fun back into religion” (according to its tagline). It features cartoons about all religions, atheism, and science. There’s something there that WILL offend someone.
Jul 08 2008
This CNN article made me laugh: Vatican ‘regrets’ female bishops decision:
The Vatican said Tuesday it regrets the decision by the Church of England’s governing body to allow the ordination of women as bishops.
The General Synod passed a resolution Monday night that allows women to become bishops, acting over the objections of traditionalists who argued that [...]
Sep 26 2007
Alternatives to da Vinci ’s The Last Supper.
And then there’s The Last Breakfast:
(via Friendly Atheist)
Jul 18 2007
A Blunt Atheist FAQ is a lengthy list of questions that atheists often receive, including brief but concise (and sometimes amusing) answers:
How do I tell my family and friends I’m an atheist?
First you should think twice about telling. Some people can’t take it, so healthy self‐preservation might call for keeping it a secret or admitting [...]
Jul 17 2007
A Fatwa is a principle or judgment to clarify how an Islamic should behave in certain situations. These laws are created regularly, such as Rushdie’s death sentence. Fatwas are created by a Mufti, someone who knows Islamic law.
FatwaIslam.com claims to be the most comprehensive online Islamic Fatwa guide. Here are some goodies:
…what is [...]
Jun 26 2007
The Friendly Atheist points out the ignorance spewed in the article Atheist author no Einstein:
Paul Jackson [the article's author] has a lot of say about Richard Dawkins and The God Delusion. Unfortunately for him, it’s almost all wrong.
I find it hard to fathom why a newspaper would allow such asinine, biased views to be published. [...]
May 11 2007
There Is No God, a thoughtful essay by Penn Jillette:
Believing there’s no God means I can’t really be forgiven except by kindness and faulty memories. That’s good; it makes me want to be more thoughtful. I have to try to treat people right the first time around.
Believing there is no God means the suffering I’ve [...]
Apr 02 2007
Chocolate Jesus #1 and Chocolate Jesus #2.
Follow-up to Chocolate Jesus #1.
Mar 27 2007
From the Weird File (and funny).
Here’s Part 2 of the interview.
(Recycled post from Mud Songs.)
Mar 17 2007
Mr. Deity, a series a videos “…that looks at God and the Universe with a smile (and sometimes, a wink).” Episode 1, where God creates the universe:
The creator writes:
Our goal here is not to mock religion, but to use it as a foundation for the humor. I’m thrilled that so many religious people have [...]
Feb 27 2007
Faithful see vision of Virgin Mary on school pizza pan:
What the women saw was an image that is unmistakable to them. It drew so much attention the pan was moved to a nearby home, where it has become the center of a shrine.
“I see an image of the Blessed Mother,” said worshipper Vincent Santiago. “That’s [...]
Feb 01 2007
From Love God’s Way:
One of the most dangerous ways homosexuality invades family life is through popular music. Parents should keep careful watch over their children’s listening habits, especially in this Internet Age of MP3 piracy
Gotta love it. Their list includes Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, and Motorhead, among many others.
Bach wore a wig. [...]
