Monthly Archives: January 2011

QotD: Atheist Doubt

Posted on January 31, 2011 by vorjack

I’ve read any number of posts from moderate Christians talking about their relationship with doubt. Most seem to consider it part of the package; faith and doubt just coexist together. It makes me wonder if there’s such a thing as … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Questions | 107 Comments

The Social Web, Defined

Posted on January 31, 2011 by vorjack

90% of all Facebook arguments, and probably 75% of all blog discussions: (via Robert Cargill’s XKV8R) “I have no idea. But yes.” *wince* I’ve done that.

Posted in Humor, Technology | 9 Comments

Giving Satan a Headache

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Daniel Florien

I received this email forward from a family member today. FML. When you carry the Bible, Satan gets a headache….. When you open it, he collapses….. When he sees you reading it, he faints….. When he sees that you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, Oh the Stupidity!, Superstition | 23 Comments

This is Offensive

Posted on January 31, 2011 by vorjack

Now, I know what you’re thinking. But before you write that angry comment, stop and think about the issue in context. After all, $21 may seem like a lot for a pedicure in your neighborhood, but not everyone is as … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Pictures | 98 Comments

Site Problems

Posted on January 30, 2011 by vorjack

Folks, It seems that we’ve picked up some hostile javascript somewhere. Google has us listed as an attack site, which is hampering my ability to do anything with the site. Please hold on. We’ll get this sorted out as quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative | 19 Comments

Porn and Football?

Posted on January 29, 2011 by vorjack

An online church has announced the following: On February 6, 2011 millions of people will watch the biggest football game on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to confront the elephant in the pew. Join with over 300 churches on 5 continents … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Sexuality | 83 Comments

Caption These

Posted on January 28, 2011 by vorjack

Ted Haggard wants your money, but he’ll have to settle for a caption. At the request of Rechelle, here’s a caption contest for two of the photo from the GQ article: First photo: Second photo:

Posted in Administrative | 38 Comments

Quote of the Moment: David Kato Murdered

Posted on January 28, 2011 by vorjack

From the NYT, Ugandan gay rights activist David Kato was beaten to death on Wednesday. Apparently police have declared it a robbery, but I don’t think most people are buying it. “David’s death is a result of the hatred planted … Continue reading →

Posted in Religious Violence, Sexuality | 13 Comments

Go Away, Ted

Posted on January 28, 2011 by vorjack

I started writing about the latest GQ interview with Ted Haggard, The Last Temptation of Ted, in a sympathetic mood. For the most part, he’s forthright and honest. For the first time since we’ve met, Ted isn’t looking directly at … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Sexuality | 61 Comments

When you die do you become closer to god…

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Daniel Florien

Posted in God, Humor | 5 Comments