Monthly Archives: April 2012

But is it Kosher?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by
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Pale Red Dots

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

Odds of Finding Alien Life Boosted by Billions of Habitable Worlds A new estimate of the number of habitable planets orbiting the most common type of stars in our galaxy could have huge consequences for the search for life. According … Continue reading →

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Where Did You Go to Church?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Oh, Paul.  You should realize by now that the church has spent centuries claiming a corner on the market of morality, charity, compassion, and basic human decency – regardless of whether it’s ever been worthy of such a position.  So … Continue reading →

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They Also Walk Without Rhythm …

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Work is being a pain in my ass again, so I give you this, courtesy of the Internet.

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The Moral Incongruity of Pat Robertson

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

Yeah, talk about phrases that don’t need to be said on the basis of their being too obvious.  Apparently on today’s episode of the 700 Club, he took on the topic of anti-gay bullying, and had this to say: ROBERTSON: … Continue reading →

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Vatican to American Nuns: STFU

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Vatican Criticizes U.S. Nuns for Being Too Progressive Apparently America’s nuns are being way too lenient on gay rights, abortion, and women’s ordination–which is why the Vatican reprimanded and ordered disciplinary action against the largest group and most influential group … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Me in the Show Me State.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Not very long ago I posted an article about Tennessee passing a law to encourage kids in public schools to “openly question” scientific theory, ostensibly to promote rational discussion about issues in science that, in their minds, haven’t been resolved … Continue reading →

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OH HOLY SHIT AFRICA

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

From Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal

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Matthew 2, According to Bob

Posted on April 21, 2012 by
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