Tag Archives: woo

So here it is, “Christmas” day

Posted on December 25, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

Why the quotes around Christmas? Because celebrating Christ’s birth on this day was so late to happen, it’s obvious the day itself has nothing to do with Christ, save the meaning people have given it. From the Biblical Archeology Review … Continue reading →

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How do you say “Quack” in Russian?

Posted on December 23, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

I don’t mean the duck noise, I mean in terms of alternative healing woo gurus. Russia’s government gave a guy named Mikhail Fadkin license to practice “bio-energy field” healing and just what the hell is that supposed to be? “Every … Continue reading →

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And while waiting for Armageddon…

Posted on November 28, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

… why not check out our gift shop? Corwin Springs, USA – They’re still ready for Armageddon at the Church Universal and Triumphant, a religious sect that for almost two decades has kept a bomb shelter stocked for 750 people … Continue reading →

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Eek! Witches! Evil witches!

Posted on October 20, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

At the end of August I wrote about churches blaming the likes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer for why girls were leaving the church in droves. Now, from CBN.com, a new favourite source for the wacky: When you are growing … Continue reading →

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