Category Archives: Religion

An Intriguing Situation

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Phileosophos

If you’re the sort who pays attention to the news, you’ve probably heard about the Florida pastor who plans to hold a Koran-fueled bonfire. I can see both sides of the issue, but I found this article at Yahoo particularly … Continue reading →

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Muslim Moderates?

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Phileosophos

One of the larger lies of the modern age is that Muslims are overwhelmingly moderate, peace-loving folk, whose image and reputation are tarnished by a tiny handful of extremists. Yet today we find another prominent Muslim leader calling for the … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Molesting Priest

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Phileosophos

Color me disgusted that yet another Catholic priest is guilty of molesting a child. On the up side, the church is actually punishing him for breaking his vow of celibacy. Though now that I think about it maybe that’s only … Continue reading →

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Evil in Germany

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Phileosophos

What is it about evil and Germany that makes them as inseparable as white and sugar? It genuinely pains me to raise the question, given that my ancestry is mostly German, but cannibalism is alive and well there if this … Continue reading →

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Challenge Islam, Get Suspended

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Phileosophos

That’s what happened to radio talk show host Michael Graham. With the state of free speech being what it is in this country, I’m quite frankly surprised he wasn’t fired outright. He said, for example, that: I take no pleasure … Continue reading →

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Sorry

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Phileosophos

I have these moments when the immensity of creation crashes in upon me. In this particular case it happened at the conclusion of a game of Sorry.

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People are Basically (Not) Good

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Phileosophos

One of the objections I hear to the Christian worldview is that its picture of man as fundamentally sinful is wrong or at least oppressive. I confess that I find the secular humanist vision far more appealing in its claim … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Contrast

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Phileosophos

Apparently a group of Christian missionaries engaged in such heinous acts as providing medical care to those in need were a serious threat to the Taliban. I use the past tense because the rag-headed Islamofascist bastards in question murdered them … Continue reading →

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The Mohammed Show

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Phileosophos

I see this morning that Comedy Central is developing an animated show built around mocking Jesus Christ. No doubt “The Mohammed Show” will be right around the corner, yes? Wait, why do I hear crickets? Oh yeah, that’s right: because … Continue reading →

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More Christians Slaughtered by Muslims

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Phileosophos

John over at PowerLine is noticing yet another instance of Christians slaughtered by Muslims. It sounds like the Christians in question provoked said Muslims pretty badly by building a fence and/or praying, so it really does make sense to kill … Continue reading →

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