Monthly Archives: May 2009

The Mormons Add a New Member

Posted on May 7, 2009 by vorjack

By Vorjack The Mormon fondness for genealogy is well known. Not quite so well known is the reason for that fondness. Some Mormons practice proxy baptism, also called “temple baptism,” a ritual where a living church member may act as … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormonism | 46 Comments

Afghanistan's Only Pig Quarantined in Flu Fear

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

If this were from The Onion, it would be funny. But since it’s from Reuters, it’s hilarious: Afghanistan’s only known pig has been locked in a room, away from visitors to Kabul zoo where it normally grazes beside deer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Islam, Oh the Stupidity! | 29 Comments

How Do Atheists Face Despair?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Stephen Rapp sent in this question: I am interested in atheism as a cultural movement. Every time I think about adopting atheism, I come up with road blocks. Here’s one: How do atheists face despair? I rarely feel a complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Questions | 242 Comments

Why Psychoanalysis and Priests Don't Mix

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

From 1954 to 1964, a study followed 51 monks who went under psychoanalysis. The result? 2/3 of them left the monastery: Of the original 60 monks taking part in this experiment, only 20 are still monks; and of the 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Morality | 24 Comments

Important Swine Flu Warning!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Please be advised this is NOT recommended due to the recent swine flu outbreak:

Posted in Current Events, Humor, Pictures | 22 Comments

Idiot of the Week: Michelle Bachmann

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

The Idiot of the Week award goes to Michelle Bachmann for saying: I find it interesting that it was back in the 1970s that the swine flu broke out then under Democrat President Jimmy Carter. And I’m not blaming this … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Oh the Stupidity!, Politics, Superstition | 110 Comments

Is Torture Ever Justifiable?

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I’m curious how UF readers respond to the torture question, so here’s a poll. I’m assuming this definition of torture: the act of inflicting pain on another person for the purposes of punishment, information, or pleasure of the inflicter. Do you think … Continue reading →

Posted in Morality, Politics, Questions | 386 Comments

Isaac Asimov: The Three Laws of Robotics

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Issac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Science Fiction, Videos | 44 Comments

It's a Miracle! Can't You See and Feel Her?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Daniel Florien

The Virgin Mary has been discovered on a griddle in a Las Palmas restaurant and has been attracting worshippers. This is the caption for the above photo: Lucha Libre wrestlers Renegado and Mr. Tempest look at an image of the Virgin … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Christianity, Faith, Humor, Miracles, Superstition, Weird | 32 Comments

Keep Praising the Bible; It Breeds Freethinkers

Posted on May 4, 2009 by vorjack

by Vorjack “Too great praise challenges attention, and often brings to light a thousand faults that otherwise the general eye would never see. Were we allowed to read the Bible as we do all other books, we would admire its … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Atheism, Bible, Christianity, Quotes | 82 Comments