Decided to answer my own question about the religions of the ’08 presidential candidates and found the following compilation from the Associated Press on the Nashua (NH) Telegraph‘s website: DEMOCRATS Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden: Roman Catholic New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton: Methodist Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd: Catholic Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards: Methodist Ohio … Continue reading Not an atheist among ’em
“Because I said so.” I’ll bet most of us heard that more than once when we were kids. You whined, “But why do I have to eat my peas?” and your mom said, “Because I said so.” You asked, probably under your breath, “But why do I have to stand in the corner?” and your teacher … Continue reading Because I said so
John Shore, over on “Suddenly Christian,” has done it again. He started another discussion today between Christians and atheists that has exploded with comments from both sides. If you are at all interested in topics like this, you should check it out. The first was “An Honest Question: Atheists, How Do You Process Your Guilt?” The follow-up … Continue reading Christians vs atheists: Open minds welcome
I’ve always had the feeling that scorn is one thing assured to secularists, humanists, agnostics, atheists, etc., in our society. It’s a predominantly Christian society that seems to have a decidedly un-Christian attitude toward non-Christians and especially toward non-believers. I’ve even seen statements that atheists are “the most despised minority in America.” I grew up in a rather strict … Continue reading Assured scorn in America
