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A stiff apology is a second insult… The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt.
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atheism
Of Atheists and Crackers
Need a demonstration of the fallen nature of man? You're looking at him. Syndicating Peter's post linking to P.Z. Myers' screed about the Eucharist being just a cracker royally offended good friend, frequent commenter, and occasional blogger, Stuff. As a form of public penance, here are links to some Catholic discussion of Myers' and his […]
State Religion
A blogger syndicated here, Peter Wall, is upset that an atheist soldier has been the recipient of harassment by Christians in the military. While I agree that such behavior poorly represents Christ to the world and is inexcusable, I'm more frightened and annoyed by this quote from Michael Weinstein, a retired senior Air Force officer […]
“An Atheist In Our Country Is An Enemy”
Jeremy Hall, a soldier with no religious beliefs is suing the Department of Defense for discrimination based on his irreligion. He said "there is a pattern of discrimination against non-Christians in the military."
Two years ago on Thanksgiving Day, after refusing to pray at his table, Hall said he was told to go sit somewhere else. […]
How to De-Convert Yourself from Christianity
Over on Pharyngula, PZ Myers posted a link to "How to Persuade an Atheist to Become Christian." I read the article and was surprised to find so much good advice that anyone who actually follows it will likely never succeed. For example, the very first piece of advice:
Most Atheists are highly intelligent. Probably better educated than […]
Adam’s Atheism Discussion
My brother has decided to stir up discussion on atheism, starting from two statements, neither of which he personally endorses (so far as I know), but both of which are commonly expressed by people who oppose (and, in my opinion, completely misunderstand) atheism:
(1) Atheism is ridiculous.
(2) Atheism is faith.
Visit his blog and join the conversation.
