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Apropos Atheist Scruples: finally!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

I didn’t read every card and hope for something topical. I just grab whatever but today’s question is a good one for an atheist blog. Your 10-year-old has visited a relative who belongs to a small religious sect. Now the … Continue reading →

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“We all have a desire for heaven” — Wanna rethink that statement?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

It’s time to read Billy Graham’s mail again. Why do you think most people still believe in some kind of life after death, even if they aren’t particularly religious or don’t think very much about it? — E.A. Because without … Continue reading →

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Yes, but the Maori weren’t always Christian…

Posted on September 13, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Prior to 1769, they faithfully followed the beliefs and traditions of their ancestors. They’re only Christian now because European explorers wound up there and radically changed their lives and the course of their future. The “focal role of Christian faith … Continue reading →

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Not sure if the prayer wheel made me more compassionate…

Posted on September 12, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

but I did do good things for friends in a bind last night. They had car trouble and I was the only one with the time and ability to drive back and forth across town for them while they tried … Continue reading →

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A story is told, the drama unfolds, and newspapers are sold…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Or at least read online for free. Sometimes I like looking at a variety of sources to read their coverage on, shall we say, an “incident” regarding displays of faith. Last week, British papers got wind of a good one. … Continue reading →

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“Once, just once, I’d like to be able to land someplace and say, ‘Behold, I am the Archangel Gabriel'”

Posted on January 6, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

“I fail to see the humor in that situation, Doctor.” “Naturally. You could hardly claim to be an angel with those pointed ears, Mister Spock. But say you landed someplace with a pitchfork…” I’m a Star Trek fan from way … Continue reading →

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One question about this Christmas ad

Posted on December 13, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

I’m not knocking it. In fact I love it. It’s from a bus ad campaign running in Ireland. I just wonder: how sharp is a halo? Picture Mary, presumably about to deliver this boy in the nature God intended. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Why blasphemy is important

Posted on September 30, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

This is International Blasphemy Rights Day: International Blasphemy Rights Day takes place every September 30th, to commemorate the publishing of the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons. The purpose of this event is to set a particular day as a day to support … Continue reading →

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Did you know Jesus settled in Kashmir?

Posted on May 2, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

Apparently after he survived his crucifixion, he tootled over to India to hang out for a while. Hundreds of tourists have since seen the shrine supposedly containing his remains, although most locals think the bones are really evidence of some … Continue reading →

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Rethinking the atheist position

Posted on December 12, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

Earlier this week, P.Z. Myers had an interesting post about atheism, and what we atheists should be for and against. There were old atheists (whoever they might have been), New Atheists, and now something Myers states is Atheism 3.0. He’s … Continue reading →

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