The door to God is open, and the path is straight and true; A child’s faith is more than faith enough. But should you choose to leave God’s side (as many people do) There are obstacles that make your leaving tough. When the God that you believe in, ever since you were a kid, Is …
Category Archive: atheism
Jun 06 2013
GOP Congressmen Debate Atheist Chaplaincy, Display Incredible Ignorance
Shockingly, Mockingly, Ignorant congressmen Pandered to Christians, and Put on a show; “Atheist chaplains? That’s Incomprehensible!” Members then voted Resoundingly, “NO!” Via the huffpo, video of the House Armed Services Committee, debating an amendment to the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment was quite simple: Sec. 502. Inclusion in the Chaplain Corps of Persons …
Jun 05 2013
Predictable Reaction To “Atheist Monument”
A Decalogue carved out of granite began it; Jehovah’s commandments on six tons of stone An atheist group then complained; they maintained The establishment clause says it can’t sit alone The lawyers advised “don’t take chances; your stance is ‘If one is allowed, well then, so are the rest’.” So, while maybe it wasn’t their …
May 27 2013
Battle Of The Prayers In Arizona Legislature
“I will not ask you bow your head But look around the room instead” The state rep, Johnny Mendez said, In giving invocation. “This is a time for us to share With people here, and everywhere, The fact that we’re alive, aware— This is our dedication.” His words, of course, were not a prayer; He …
May 23 2013
Beck: Blitzer Was Set Up
The forces of spiritual darkness are strong, As they plot, and they plan, and they scheme, In support of the atheists’ ultimate plan To destroy the American Dream The atheists’ plan is: Pretend to be nice, While the world goes to Hell (or to heck) And they probably would have been able this time If …
May 21 2013
Wolf: “Do You Thank The Lord?”
It’s so annoying when tornado victims don’t follow the script, isn’t it? Wolf: “…we’re happy you’re here; you guys did a great job. And I guess you gotta thank the Lord, right? Do you thank the Lord? For that split-second decision?” Survivor: “I… I… I’m actually an atheist.” Wolf: “Oh, you are! … But you …
Apr 18 2013
It’s Also Ask An Atheist Day?
So, yeah, today is Poem In Your Pocket Day, which is cool and all, but it’s also Ask An Atheist Day? But… But… But I have a verse for that one, too. One I like. One worth checking out. Maybe even one worth carrying in your pocket today. Next year, can we maybe coordinate these …
Apr 11 2013
Atheism, Strong And Weak
Today, my friends, I’d like to speak Of atheism, strong and weak— Of godless views both weak and strong Which might be right? Which may be wrong? Weak atheists, they tell me, don’t Believe in gods. They can’t. They won’t. But still, they can’t and won’t insist A god cannot, must not, exist Strong atheists …
Mar 12 2013
What If Atheism Really Is Just A “Lack of Belief in God”?
There’s no reason to think that we’re better There’s no reason to think that we’re worse There’s no reason to think we’ve been chosen Or are damned by some ultimate curse There’s no call to put faith in the Torah Or in any or all of its sequels And without such a misguided compass We …
Mar 10 2013
Where Are The Honest Believers?
Where are the honest believers? The ones who know life is a shell? Who know that this life Is just struggle and strife Till we cross into heaven or hell? Where are the moaners and groaners, Condemned from the start, by The Fall? Those who don’t find it odd That, unless there’s a god, Their …
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