The Arrogance of The Pulpit
I’m not talking here about the “bully pulpit” the politicians have. I’m talking about the pulpit of the church, and the less than righteous pride I see developing within the Christian right.
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The Creationist Clown Show Marches On
Most scientists have decided to boycott the “Scopes Trial II” being held in Kansas this week because they don’t want to lend legitimacy to “Intelligent Design.” Thus, the defense of evolution is left to one lone lawyer, who has no real expertise in biology.
Read moreGood Ole Family Values-Republican Style
I’m old enough to remember that sometimes just “going for a ride” with the family on a Sunday afternoon was a big treat. So, if one is going to wax nostalgic about good old fashion family values, a trip is a good way to go. So lets visit a couple of red states.
Read more2015 SAT Test By Fox
This is taken from “The Poorman” blog. Too funny not to post. This takes us in our time machine to year 2015 for the new SAT test.
Read moreMistaken Identity-Again
Making much out of the situation, President Bush, last week, announced the capture of Abu Faraj al-Libbi, supposedly a very senior al Qaeda leader in Pakistan who might lead us to Osama. Now it turns out, the capture may have been just another case of mistaken identity.
Read morePat Robertson Hates The Constitution
Juan Cole remarks that Pat Robertson has some unAmerican ideas when he declares only Christians should be allowed to be appointed judges. Indeed, as Cole shows Thomas Jefferson was explicit in his judgment that non-Christians would be equals in the government.
Read moreWhere Oh Where Is Randall Terry?
Let’s see, not okay to let a woman in persistent vegatative state die even when court after court had heard testimony this was her desire, but okay to hasten death for terminally ill children because their parents’ can’t afford to pay?
Read moreFlorida’s DCF At It Again (Stupid Is As Stupid Does)
Well, the chief arbiters of life and death here in Florida are at it again. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) has spent time and resources unsucessfully attempting to keep a 13 year old girl in their care from having an abortion.
Read moreFlorida's DCF At It Again (Stupid Is As Stupid Does)
Well, the chief arbiters of life and death here in Florida are at it again. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) has spent time and resources unsucessfully attempting to keep a 13 year old girl in their care from having an abortion.
Read moreRobertson And The DSM IV
It scares me that people in this country (lots of people apparently) still find Pat Robertson relevant. I serious think the guy has a mental problem. Robertson claimed the other day that federal judges are a more serious threat to America than Al Qaeda and the Sept. 11 terroristst.
Read moreEnergy Bill Compensates Big Oil
AP reports, “a provision in a House-passed energy bill would require federal compensation to private companies for costs associated with oil and gas leases that can’t be developed.” Specifically, the provision states that “if a permit denial or some other government action prevents a lease from being explored or developed,” taxpayers will be responsible for forking over billions to the oil companies to “compensate” them.
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