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Life Begins at Consciousness
I once said that the issue of consciousness does not determine at what point a developing human being becomes a person, at what point life begins. I think I was wrong about that. Perhaps that is...
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Christian Nation
For those who think that the USA is, or ever has been, a Christian nation, remember that the good European Christians who founded it did so by killing and enslaving non-Christians. Those good...
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Pro-Life and Pro-Choice
I posted this in 2009, back when I still considered myself a Christian. My views on this subject are pretty much the same now. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” Jeremiah 1:5. I am pro-life....
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Je Suis Charlie
The Slate headline reads: News Outlets Are Censoring Images of Cartoons That May Have Incited Charlie Hebdo Attack. Whatever else we say, I insist that what incited that attack was not humorous...
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This is Not the Prophet Muhammad
(Update below) I have to admit I don’t quite understand why some religious people get upset by what they consider to be forbidden images of their gods or other holy beings; Muslims in particular,...
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The Pope defends freedom of speech but says, “You cannot make fun of the faith of others,” according to the Guardian. Overall, Pope Francis has been a huge improvement over the last pope, but he has...
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Marriage Equality at Last
Just a note to express how happy I am that the Supreme Court (in a five-four decision) made the right choice. Anyone of legal age will be able to marry who they choose, regardless of gender, in all...
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Organized Insanity
Religion can be a comfort in times of stress and times of loss. It can encourage believers to work together and accomplish good things. Religion has its benefits, but it is often ridiculous and...
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Everyone Should Get Their Own Bathroom
Is that the solution to the pressing problem of transsexuals using public bathrooms? Perhaps first we should ask whether there is a problem. Many of the “religious freedom” bills being pushed through...
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Clear Thinking in Four Easy Steps
I ran across this graphic from a paper called Character and Leadership: Situating Servant Leadership in A Proposed Virtues Framework, co-authored by Jim Lanctot and Dr. Justin Irving. Something about...
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