Category Archives: Atheism and Personal Life

Who You Gonna Call?

Do you feel as though you’ve lost your faith? Did you ever have it to begin with? Are you an atheist in a family of devout believers? Are you confused, scared of being ostracized, and in need of some helpful … Continue reading

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So Brave.

Boy. It must be really tough to be a Christian in South Carolina. Back in January of this year, the Pickens County School District was contacted by the Freedom From Religion Foundation because the prayers they conducted before their school … Continue reading

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Treating Demonic Possession … With GENETICS!

There’s hope on the horizon for treating schizophrenia, as researchers have been able to reverse schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice by altering the behavior of a gene called Neuregulin-1 (NRG-1 for short), normalizing its expression.  They warn, however, that because it’s … Continue reading

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I Am Blessed!

Friday of last week I posted a quote from Primo Levi, an Italian Jew who came to the conclusion that there could not logically both be a god and a place like Auschwitz, where he was imprisoned during the war.  … Continue reading

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Washcloths for White Women: PRAISE GOD!!

Because it’s a day that ends in -y, I spent a couple of hours screwing around on Reddit in the event something caught my eye to talk about.  As luck would have it, I came across an image with a … Continue reading

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Charting an atheist roadmap-by LT

Charting an atheist roadmap-by LT. This is re-blogged from “Kids Without Religion”, both because it’s an interesting read and I didn’t have the time to post anything original. I did participate in the comments, though, so there’s that. As you … Continue reading

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Oh My God, Pinch Me.

I got an email from my good friend Verrain yesterday titled “Chick Tract Movie?!” with the addition, “I’m thinking MST3K night.” “No,” I thought.  “Not possible.” Oh yes.  Yes it is. And it’s better than anyone could have hoped for.  … Continue reading

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Stay Classy.

Normally I reserve Sundays for little throwaway comics or jokes just as a way to get a day off from blogging, but with the Easter holiday today and something relevant to post, I figured I would make something of an … Continue reading

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Must Be the Shoes.

I started working out again the other day, which includes among other things a series of push ups, chin ups, and some time on the elliptical machine.  After completing this little regimen, I realize only now that an unanticipated side … Continue reading

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Not Quite Atheism, but it’s a Start.

Americans and religion increasingly parting ways, new survey shows BERKELEY — Religious affiliation in the United States is at its lowest point since it began to be tracked in the 1930s, according to analysis of newly released survey data by … Continue reading

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