This quote about the shooting on Friday has been going around the internet attributed to Morgan Freeman, snopes is unsure if he actually said it, but either way, I agree with the sentiment. "You want to know why. This may sound cynical, but here's why. It's because of the way the media reports it. Flip … Continue reading turning off the news
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they are all copy-cats and we are all part of the problem
I originally had a very different post planned for today, but in light of the recent tragedy in Connecticut I have decided to save it for another time. My thoughts and prayers are with the families. ----- ----- ----- There has been a lot of media coverage about the tragic shooting in CT yesterday, but … Continue reading they are all copy-cats and we are all part of the problem
Prin isn’t the Only One
It is nice to hear that Principia isn't the only place that takes issues with students talking about gay rights issues, and homophobia. Prin students are now allowed to "discuss" the "no homosexual activity" clause in the Prin code, but not all "small private religious" colleges are that fortunate. Small private colleges being close minded … Continue reading Prin isn’t the Only One
The Perfect Christmas
It isn't even December yet, and Christmas is already making headlines. Can we please let Thanksgiving dinner digest first?! I am so tired of hearing about "Black Friday" sales, predictions, and atheists trying to "shut down Christmas." Let it go people. There's a poll out and an accompanying NBC headline "Why One Poll says 45% … Continue reading The Perfect Christmas
moralizing pregnancy, abortion & premature babies
I wrote this post a little while ago, but held off sharing it until now. Since writing it, a woman in Ireland has died because she was denied an abortion. Why? Ireland is "a Catholic country." A commenter at Feministing summed it up nicely: Pregnancy is not religious phenomenon. It is not a moral idea. … Continue reading moralizing pregnancy, abortion & premature babies
my God <3s women
I'm not sure if God exists, and if God did/does, if God would get involved in petty politics, but this made me very happy. If there is a God, who exists and who gets involved in petty politics clearly that God loves women. That, or as Rep. Akin predicted: I'd say they got shut down. … Continue reading my God <3s women
Daylight Saving Time Ends (in the US)
Dear Readers Please remember that on Sunday (Nov. 5, 2012 in the US) our clocks get set back an hour, that means 2 am becomes 1 am (it is like a sick version of time travel). Please join me in contacting your congress person, state representatives, county and city officials in order to STOP F****ING … Continue reading Daylight Saving Time Ends (in the US)
Prin is in the Top 10
Principia made the Yahoo Finance list for the top 10 Best Values in Private Colleges Under 20k. The general consensus among my friends who have been there: what on earth were they thinking?! I'm also curious what criteria they used to select this top 10 list. Yahoo Finance gives Prin a glowing write up, it … Continue reading Prin is in the Top 10
Souls, Quantum Physics & the Universe
From the Daily Mail this morning: Near-death experiences occur when the soul leaves the nervous system and enters the universe, claim two quantum physics experts Thus it is held that our souls are more than the interaction of neurons in the brain. They are in fact constructed from the very fabric of the universe - … Continue reading Souls, Quantum Physics & the Universe
Spot the difference between the Christian social conservatives & the Islamic fundamentalists!
Horrifying quiz going around the internet from Salon: Richard Mourdock or Abu Hamza? Spot the difference between the Christian social conservatives and the Islamic fundamentalists. I got 4 out of 9, how did you do? and for the link phobic: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2012/10/richard_mourdock_rape_scandal_spot_the_difference_between_the_christian.html
kind-ism 