Monthly Archives: December 2010

Egyptian Puzzlers

Michael Schneider shows how ancient Egyptians (and others) performed mathematics: (via Scotteriology) With this in mind, you can appreciate the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus and similar documents that contain a series of math puzzles for the edification of ancient Egyptians. The … Continue reading

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Dr. Seuss is Weeping

I have a friend who will be headed to Afghanistan after the holidays. He’s part of the new “surge” that he feels is largely forgotten in the current media. While he’s trying to spend as much time with family as … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Culture, Videos | 33 Comments

Why? We're Pro-Life!

Posted in Catholicism, Christianity, Comics, Humor | 10 Comments

Religious Ritual Alters Evolutionary Path of Cavefish

From IO9: For centuries, a group of Native Mexicans have poisoned and harvested cavefish as part of an annual ceremony. Now the cavefish have gotten wise, as they have evolved increased resistance to the deadly toxins in order to adapt … Continue reading

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When Theatrics Backfire

Here’s another clip that’s going viral in a hurry. A church in West Palm Beach was rehearsing for a nativity play when their rented camel started, stumbled and fell into the crowd. No one was injured, not even the camel. … Continue reading

Posted in Humor, Videos | 25 Comments

Vocations

Posted in Comics, Creationism / ID | 14 Comments

When Did You Choose to Be Straight?

Amazing; some people actually re-thought their positions after the question. That’s quite an accomplishment.

Posted in Sexuality, Videos | 31 Comments

How to Speak Christianese

Reminds me of the first article I published on UF: A Guide to Christian Clichés and Phrases (via)

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Videos | 15 Comments

Proving Satan Is Not Real

I get email: okay WHY???? isn’t anyone trying to prove that Satan is not real?????? Why focus on GOD??? It seems to me that its a trap!!! Satan’s trap so if GOD isn’t real then Satan isn’t real right? so … Continue reading

Posted in I Get Email | 94 Comments

Christian Pickup Lines

“Hey! Are you in a motorcycle gang?” “Hey! Do girls like guys with tattoos? I notice more and more Christians are getting tattoos. Do girls even like that?” “You are adorable. I want to meet you. What’s your name.” This … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Videos | 26 Comments