Today is the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. I have strong views when it comes to pregnancy, and strongly feel that women can make their own decisions (without the assistance of politicians, or pressure from various "moral" factions). I do not want "morality" or family planning decisions legislated, nor do I want to discuss … Continue reading More Children
Category: thoughts
less Fundamentalism, more Fun
Nondenominational Christian Churches terrify me. In many ways, Ms. Eddy was right to appoint the Bible and Science & Health the "only preachers" to avoid the "cult of personality" that can grow up around charismatic religious leaders. In "organized" religions there is usually some hierarchy, board, counsel or group that helps steer the thoughts and … Continue reading less Fundamentalism, more Fun
my path away from CS
Growing up a Christian Scientist I often felt isolated from the rest of society. I didn't go to the doctor, or take medication. I went to church every Sunday, and often on Wednesdays as well. I wasn't "saved" or "born again" or even baptized. I hadn't "found Jesus" or taken Communion classes. I didn't go … Continue reading my path away from CS
Christ as a “Representative of Humanity”
From "The Elephant in the Eurythmy Room, Is Waldorf Education Christian." Warren Lee Cohen, MEd. Renewal, Volume 21, Number 2, Fall/Winter 2012, pages 34-36 For Steiner, the Christ is a high cosmic being who plays a central spiritual role in the development of human consciousness and the evolution of all humanity. The Christ as a universal spirit … Continue reading Christ as a “Representative of Humanity”
Thank You
Dear Readers, In the last few days several people have gotten in touch to let me know how much this blog means to them. THANK YOU!!!!! I am both gladdened and saddened by this. I am so glad that this blog is meeting whatever the need is, that I can put into words things others … Continue reading Thank You
Give us Thanksgiving
There is a holiday between Halloween and Christmas, a time for reflection and giving thanks for what we ALREADY HAVE. Sadly, it has been turned into the kick-off event (literally, there are tons of football games) for the biggest, nastiest shopping day of the year. Retailers, if you're open on Thanksgiving I'm not shopping at … Continue reading Give us Thanksgiving
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
Love the Sinner
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
Happy 31st of October
Regardless of how you celebrate (or ignore) Halloween be responsible: A reminder, the ONLY recorded case of poisoned candy was the child's own father, and that was in 1974, the rest is urban legend and scary news. And an awesome article about the Economics of Dracula! I love the "DraculaCare" solution, very 1400s tyrant.
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