Monthly Archives: February 2009

I'm Going to Heaven!

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I get a lot of emails informing me that I’m going to hell. But this is the first email I’ve received that says I’m going to heaven: Good evening Brother Daniel, I can call you this because I don’t believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Religion, Weird | 127 Comments

The Spanish Inquisition Musical

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Posted in Catholicism, History, Humor, Videos | 6 Comments

Why Use Medicine If Prayer Works?

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Daniel Florien

On the controversial post ”Nurse Suspended for Prayer Offer,” boomSLANG posted a comment that I thought was very perceptive: Nurse: “Would you like me to say a prayer for you?” Me: “Feel free. Now I’d like to ask you a question… why did you go … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, Prayer | 40 Comments

The same might be said about God

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Daniel Florien

The same might be said about God, if he existed:

Posted in Christianity, God, Humor, Pictures, Religion | 19 Comments

Nurse Suspended for Prayer Offer

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A UK nurse has been suspended for offering to pray for an elderly woman while on-duty: Community nurse Caroline Petrie, 45, says she asked an elderly woman patient during a home visit if she wanted her to say a prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Prayer, Questions | 84 Comments

The Seven Basic Principles of Magic

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Penn & Teller explain the seven basic principles of magic: In case you missed it: Palm: To hold an object in an apparently empty hand. Ditch: To secretly dispose of an unneeded object. Steal: To secretly obtain a needed object. … Continue reading →

Posted in Magic, Videos | 18 Comments

Bad Economy Boosts Psychic Business

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

As most of us know, when people are in hard times they are more open to superstition. So while it’s no surprise that psychics are getting more business, it’s still a little disappointing. CNN has a profile on a psychic … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Paranormal, Superstition | 15 Comments

Stop Praying and Cover Your Garden

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A freeze was coming. My mother had labored for months on her garden, and a freeze would slaughter it. “What are you going to do about your garden, Mom?” I asked. “I’m going to pray,” she said. I restrained my tongue, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Faith, Fundamentalism, Prayer | 56 Comments

Huge Prehistoric Snake Discovered

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

The remains of a 2,500 pound, 43 feet long prehistoric snake have been found in Colombia. It is believed to be the largest kind of snake to live on earth. To give you a comparison, the largest snakes on earth … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Science | 22 Comments

The Top 30 Atheist/Agnostic/Skeptic Blogs

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

There are alot of atheist/agnostic/skeptical blogs out there. And being one of them, I tend to see and read a lot of others. Here are some that have caught my attention over my internet travels. The Top 5 Pharyngula Friendly … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Links | 403 Comments