In the car today Kid1 wanted to listen to kid music. I obligingly put on the kid-appropriate album on the ipod and up popped the five little monkeys song. For those of you fortunate enough not to have heard it well over a hundred times, the premise is there are five little monkeys jumping on … Continue reading no more monkeys
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Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
I feel strongly about the separation of Church and State. I enjoy having the freedom to practice whatever I'd like, and the freedom from being forced to practice any particular religion. It makes me uncomfortable when "conservatives" with "Christian" values start lobbying Congress for laws that line up with their (Old Testament) views on morality … Continue reading Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
a Book & other things I’m NOT going to do
The other night I was talking with my husband and I mentioned that sometimes it felt like I'm the only person on WordPress who hasn't published a book, or is trying to publish a book, or is trying to sell their book, or is trying to work on a book. He looked up from what … Continue reading a Book & other things I’m NOT going to do
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
turning off the news
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
reblogged: Why Believing in the Resurrection of Jesus is Always Irrational
Great YouTube video found via Kind Avenue Why Believing in the Resurrection of Jesus is Always Irrational.
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.
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
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?
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