Posted on July 19, 2011 by Michael
There really is no good evidence that shows anything in the Bible is both true and not trivial. And, yes, I know it’s a popular thing nowadays to insist that Jesus was a real historical figure, but that evidence is not notably better today than it was any time in the past.
And while I’m on this, C.S. Lewis and a number of other Christians actually try to put forth an argument that the resurrection of Jesus is proof of his existence, his divinity, his saving of the world, and probably cute puppies. Or at least they say “Well, IF it really happened, then it must all be true!” So? So the hell what? If the Pope poops golden blueberries that enrich and feed the world, then he’s a heck of a guy, but that doesn’t mean he has done it.
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Posted on July 16, 2011 by Michael
Can we stop adding “gate” to the end of every controversy that happens?
Please.
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Posted on July 10, 2011 by Michael
When a young child is throwing a fit or just getting restless, parents will often say, “Oh, she’s just tired.” For reasons unknown, parents seemingly make a point of saying this in front of the child. The predictable result is that the kid gets all the more cranky, throwing an ever increasing fit. Now I’m not a parent, but this strikes me as really, really, really friggin’ dumb. Maybe there isn’t anything the parent can say to remedy the situation, but come on. Aside from being rather condescending, announcing to everyone that your child is tired has never made anything better. Quit being idiots, parents.
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Posted on July 7, 2011 by Michael
I know there is no benevolent god out there because people still put raw onions and celery in things I would otherwise like to eat.
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Posted on July 6, 2011 by Michael
I love my Red Sox, but is it hockey season yet?
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Posted on July 4, 2011 by Michael
Is it impolite to boo at a fireworks display?
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Posted on July 3, 2011 by Michael
Weddings are so much fun. In fact, it was such a happy time, I’ll make an exception for my no-exclamations rule: Congratulations to my two great friends!
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Posted on July 1, 2011 by Michael
Over and over again I find that when pressed to think philosophically, theists either refuse or fail miserably.
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Posted on June 29, 2011 by Michael
Every once in awhile I’ll see someone at the gym in entirely inappropriate workout attire. Usually it’s jeans, but today was a polo shirt. However, that wasn’t what really caught my attention. What was interesting was that he had popped his collar. Mind you, not to be hip or retro or whatever bullshit reason people are giving so they can indulge in bad fashion. He was doing it for the sake of staying a little cooler. (A non-cotton t-shirt would have been a little more efficient, don’t you think?) But this got me thinking:
Let it be known here: Any man who wears a popped collar in any scenario not sufficiently similar* to the above described situation** is just your standard asshole. If his shirt is also pink, that makes him an ironic standard asshole.
*Sufficient similarity is to be determined based upon my whims.
**The guy really was wearing awful gym attire, though.
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Posted on June 13, 2011 by Michael
The exclamation point is most prevalent in the toolbox of the lazy writer.
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For the Sake of Science 