On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the church door paving the way for the Protestant Reformation. Apparently some churches go as far as to celebrate Reformation Day on the Sunday before to Halloween (not Christian Science churches of course). Later Bach composed some special music for the occasion. What is … Continue reading Protestant Reformation & Halloween
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.
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
Rev. Graham & Biblical Morals
I got an e-mail the other morning from a well meaning relative, apparently the Rev. Billy Graham* is running a full-page ad in the NYTimes, the text of it reads: The legacy we leave behind for our children, grandchildren, and this great nation is crucial. As I approach my 94th birthday, I realize this election … Continue reading Rev. Graham & Biblical Morals
Why I am Pro-Life
If you read nothing else today, please stop by the NYTimes and read Thomas Friedman's piece: Why I Am Pro-Life The term “pro-life” should be a shorthand for respect for the sanctity of life. But I will not let that label apply to people for whom sanctity for life begins at conception and ends at … Continue reading Why I am Pro-Life
reblogged: Raising Children As a Pagan Parent
Raising Children As a Pagan Parent makes some fabulous points about raising children in general. I particularly like the point: Tell them to respect other people. For everyone, no matter his or her age or intelligence or belief system has something to teach you. Everyone has a unique perspective – this is the gift of diversity. … Continue reading reblogged: Raising Children As a Pagan Parent
How Much Christanity?
Although I'm not a "pagan" parent, this post from Witches of the Craft struck home. The credited author, "Josie" makes some valid points that apply to most parents with views outside of "mainstream" Christianity (or one of the other Abrahamic religions). Both my husband and I were raised by devout Christian Scientists and regularly attended … Continue reading How Much Christanity?
Coffee & Donuts with Gravity
Very occasionally I miss the ritual of getting up on a Sunday morning and going to church. I used to occasionally sneak off to the local Christian Science church, leave the baby in child care and sit for an hour enjoying the $1 donation worth of kid-free time. Even before I began to seriously question … Continue reading Coffee & Donuts with Gravity
Jesus couldn’t go to Principia College
If Jesus was alive today he would not be able to attend Principia College. For starters, Jesus wasn't a Christian Scientist (he's Jewish), and Jesus did a fair bit of drinking in his day. Not being a Christian Scientist would be the biggest hurdle. Principia is a community made up exclusively of Christian Scientists. As … Continue reading Jesus couldn’t go to Principia College
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