Yes, after a long absence, Crommunist is back with a bug up his ass about something else. However, this time it really has nothing at all to do with religion or atheism, so maybe you can hold the eye-rolling in abeyance long enough to hear me out. One of my … Continue reading
In which I shove it down your throat
There’s been a lot of reaction to the Atheist Christmas Billboard. While most atheists have been supportive of the campaign, there are (undoubtedly) some who are joining the throng of the more common religious complaint that atheists are “shoving (our) beliefs down (their) throats”, a phrase which never fails to … Continue reading
The proper way to treat religion
It will come as no surprise to anyone who’s been here for longer than a month that I’m no great fan of religion. Unlike some of my fellow authors here, I am no great fan of any religion. I see it rather like sickle cell anemia – sure it might … Continue reading
Persecution… I do not think it means what you think it means
There is a common complaint from some conservative Christian groups that because religion is becoming stigmatized and losing favour among the populace, this is tantamount to persecution of Christians. They like to cite cases in which Christians are compelled by law to do things that violate their religious beliefs, like … Continue reading
CFI Skeptics welcome Creationist Dr. Sarfati
This past week, British Columbia was host to creationist lecturer Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, a PhD in chemistry who gave a series of lectures entitled “Evolution: The Greatest Hoax on Earth.” The title, while pithy enough on its own, is based on the title of the international bestselling book The Greatest … Continue reading
More strident Episcopalians
This shrill screed from the hateful quill of Bishop John Shelby Spong: I have made a decision. I will no longer debate the issue of homosexuality in the church with anyone. I will no longer engage the biblical ignorance that emanates from so many right-wing Christians about how the Bible … Continue reading
He’s just so… STRIDENT!
I read a great article today in – of all places – The Huffington Post: An increasingly popular bumper sticker reads, “Guns Don’t Kill People — RELIGION Kills People!” In light of recent events I would add religion kills young people: gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender young people. Despite the … Continue reading
Can religious people be good?
In my old age, I get forgetful. I forget that while I have made my stance on religion very clear in a number of writings elsewhere on teh interwebz, readers here may not be familiar with that stance. It is therefore easy to confuse my irritation and frustration over the … Continue reading
Buddhism: still a religion
There is a really tiresome lie that gets a lot of play, even among the atheist community. That lie is that religious folks just want to be left alone to practice on their own, and that atheists should just pipe down and not be so hostile to religion. After all, … Continue reading
The Atheist disposition?
The discussions on this site are usually interesting, but most of the time I end up bashing my head against my keyboard and screaming. As I’ve often said I have no problem with people disagreeing with my positions – I am happy to admit that I don’t know everything and … Continue reading