There are two large and interesting conversations going on over at Greg Laden’s right now. One is on what to do if you somehow end up with a religious roommate, which spirals out into a discussion on whether or not you should “come out” as an atheist at all. I personally think it’s possible to …
Daily Archive: August 6, 2009
Aug 06 2009
APA: “stop trying to convert gays”
The American Psychological Association has declared that there is no evidence that changing your orientation is even possible, much less helpful, in reconciling your religious beliefs with your sexual orientation. They are in effect telling religious folks to stop trying to convert gays, as the evidence actually points to such therapies inducing depression and sucicidal …
Aug 06 2009
Poe’s Law Writ Large
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I contend that this is not necessarily the case. I have discussed Poe’s Law previously, but I feel it’s time to revisit this phenomenon. What’s Poe’s Law, you ask? Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up. [I]t is impossible to …
Aug 06 2009
The real difference between Christians and atheists
… can be found here. You see, Christians believe in Yahweh, their god, and they disbelieve in a panoply of gods that have once been suggested throughout mankind’s history. Atheists merely also throw Yahweh onto the same list of “probably doesn’t exist”. (At least some of the gods on that list have cool video games …
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