Tag Archives: children

Couple can’t adopt because they’re Christian?

Posted on November 21, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Christian persecution! Christian persecution! Or is it? At first glance of the headlines one may think so, but them getting denied is not specifically because they’re Christian. Plenty of Christian couples are allowed to adopt children in Alberta, I’d wager. … Continue reading →

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Megachurch man molested 4 year old girl – how is this news?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

I’m being facetious there. It’s always news. It’s always important to know about. And it’s always a tragedy for the victims and their families. Florida televangelist Bob Coy had resigned years earlier over his use of pornography and now the … Continue reading →

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1minion steals mail – Aunt Dara #1

Posted on November 1, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

You can look her up if you feel like it, but I won’t include a link to her original advice column because I’m sure she doesn’t need the hits as much as I do. I’m an atheist, and my intent … Continue reading →

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Question of Atheist Scruples – real life edition

Posted on June 20, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

An ex reaches out with this suggestion — what would you think of donating sperm? A bit of anonymous backstory — Relationships can be complicated and long lasting, even if the participants aren’t really in each other’s social circles anymore. … Continue reading →

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Today’s found on Facebook — bare bum spanks for God?

Posted on June 4, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

Via Rawstory we learn of a Little League coach taking dubious advice from a Bible-based child-rearing book. Jonathan Shawn Russell was in court in North Carolina accused of spanking his players, ages 8 and 9 at the time. The book’s … Continue reading →

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When parents pick prayer over health care

Posted on June 4, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

Children die, of course. This tragedy occurred in 2013 but is in Calgary court now. According to testimony, Emil and Rodica Radita returned from church to find their 15-year-old son not breathing. They waited 2 whole fucking hours before calling … Continue reading →

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Question of Atheist Scruples – money money money

Posted on May 25, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

The question: You and your spouse have trouble making ends meet. You have a nine-year-old daughter who is a natural model. Do you try to make money by promoting her as a model? Probably not at the age of nine … Continue reading →

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Another priest, another porn charge

Posted on October 17, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

This time in Canada: ICE forensic analysts are currently in the process of analyzing a number of computer and mobile devices that were seized. “Dozens” of hand-drawn images, which under the Criminal Code are classified as child pornography, have been … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Satan Weekend part 3

Posted on October 12, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

It’s Satan weekend here. I’m Canadian and for Thanksgiving weekend I decided to give thanks to the fact that I live in a country where I can write about these things for kicks. Third story, the Satanic Children Big Book … Continue reading →

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Dear Saskatoon city and Transit: please make up and be friends again…

Posted on September 30, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

Or, if not friends, at least find a workable compromise and get the buses running again. I’m glad we forked out for a better car this year. I can’t imagine trying to do all this running around from job to … Continue reading →

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