Tag Archives: consumerism

Jim Bakker sells survival gear now because armageddon

Posted on September 16, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

In the States right now it’s National Preparedness Month and this time of year can bring the end-of-the-world folks out of their bunkers. In 2009 I wrote about the Survival Seed Bank and in 2010 Survivor Mall got the nod. … Continue reading →

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Atheist Scruples: the returns policy

Posted on August 19, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

I’ve never done this. You buy a jacket for a special occasion. After wearing it once, you have little use for it. Do you return it for a refund? I don’t buy it if I don’t have intention to wear … Continue reading →

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Atheist Scruples 2014: cheaper meals if you pray?

Posted on August 2, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

Not an out-of-the-box question here but an actual article. Should the owner of a restaurant give discounts to diners if the wait staff sees them pray publicly before their meals? I say no. I say that’s special treatment, discriminatory and … Continue reading →

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Old news: God’s memoir faces censorship

Posted on January 10, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

David Javerbaum, the former executive producer for a program I’ve never watched, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, wrote a satirical memoir of God’s life and has run into a bit of trouble selling it. I know. Inconceivable. The Last … Continue reading →

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Holy Crayola! Jesus in crayons

Posted on December 20, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Blurred as the image is, it really could be anything. Sadly, the Daily Mail’s always seems willing to give face time to people who think they’ve experienced a pareidolia miracle. A woman who prayed for a sign from Jesus got … Continue reading →

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Store bans sale of Bible. Finally.

Posted on November 27, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

What makes it particularly laughable, though, is the fact that it’s the Lego bible (The Brick Testament) and Sam’s Club deemed it too racy to be sold there as it was originally published. It’s since been modified to be “acceptable” … Continue reading →

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Less than 3 months away..must be time for War on Christmas!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

The most recent casualty, at least going by the Daily Mail, is a release of Thomas the Tank Engine on DVD: The team behind the much-loved children’s TV series has angered campaigners by setting a story during the ‘winter holidays’. … Continue reading →

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Art can be an enlightening emotional experience…

Posted on September 9, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

even when it’s tacky as all get out. Andrew Brown at the Guardian has a short post about bad Jesus art, a topic I can’t seem to leave alone. He includes a link to Ship of Fools and their Gadgets … Continue reading →

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I just preordered Terry Pratchett’s new book…

Posted on August 10, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

It’s nice to have something to look forward to. November feels very far away, though. But, ‘Snuff said…

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I’d rather be a “Flying Spaghetti Monster Slapper”

Posted on August 9, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Via a blogger at the New York Times I learn a new phrase: Fish Slapper. It’s used to describe those who use religion in their advertising of products and services. The inevitable question gets asked: do they invoke religious iconography … Continue reading →

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