Monthly Archives: September 2010

Paying the Price

Robert M. Price and his family are suffering from some financial difficulties. You probably know Price from his role on Point of Inquiry podcast, his “Bible Geek” ustream webcast and his many books and articles. Whatever you think of his … Continue reading

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Quote of the Moment

From Susannah Heschel’s article about the Nazis and Christianity, on the “aryan-ization” of Jesus.: Redefining Jesus as an Aryan began during the nineteenth century and intensified in the decades before and during the Third Reich. Jesus, theologians argued, was born … Continue reading

Posted in History, Quotes | 7 Comments

Men Allege Sexual Coercion by Prominent Atlanta Pastor

From CNN: Two Georgia men have filed suit claiming that prominent Atlanta pastor Eddie Long coerced them into sex. The suits, filed Tuesday in DeKalb County, Georgia, allege that Long used his position as a spiritual authority and bishop to … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Hypocrisy | 8 Comments

How the Atheist Stole Christmas

We’re coming to steal away Christmas, kill God, and hold Christian towns hostage!!! “Christmas with a Capital C” … Awesome movie title, too!

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Oh the Stupidity!, Videos | 31 Comments

Quran Snatcher goes Viral

Never let me say that nothing good ever happens in Texas. First, because LRA would kick the snot out of me. But also because the past week has introduced us to Jacob Isom of Amarillo, Texas. It seems that the … Continue reading

Posted in Current Events, Islam, Videos | 25 Comments

Roll Out!

(via) This one has a special significance to me. According to one version of the Transformers backstory (“The War Within”) Optimus Prime started his career as a librarian in the data archives. Some of us in the archives field have … Continue reading

Posted in Humor, Pictures | 13 Comments

Nancy Pelosi, Wicked Witch of the West

This guy must be something in order to approve this ad.

Posted in Politics, Videos | 12 Comments

Should Christians Only Marry Christians?

Pastor John Piper was asked “What can I say to my Christian friend who just got engaged to a non-Christian?” and this was his answer: The key text is inĀ 1 Corinthians 7:39 where it says that a woman is “free … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, Sexuality | 55 Comments

Belated Piracy

I feel like an idiot. I completely missed International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Unforgivable. I should make amends. I know that pirates are fans of education – they’re big supporters of the three aarrrrrr’s. (surely you saw that coming) … Continue reading

Posted in History | 6 Comments

An Excess of Evangelical Fervor

ABC News is reporting on a woman who claimed that an unknown attacker threw acid on her face. According to the police, the attack was faked and the woman actually threw acid on herself: Bethany Storro, the 28-year-old woman who … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Current Events | 8 Comments