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Perspective

Yesterday, FauxNews replayed their story about poor Tim Tebow being 'picked on' for being very visual about his faith.  First of all, this is such a non-story...that network is using Tebow as a poster child for the supposed 'war on christianity' waged by the godless.  They are just upset that we are questioning their faith, and in doing so, we are insulting and rude (WhatEver!).

Anyway, saw this floating around Facebook, so I thought I'd share.  It puts the whole issue in perspective.

YouTuber, DarkMatter2525, makes an even better point in the following video:



Tebow seems like a really sweet and sincerely nice guy, but this kind of coverage because someone made fun of his signature move, after they sacked him, is not news; it's just fodder for the FauxNews, Xtian right, propaganda machine.

Can't We All Just Accept One Another?

We all come to see the light of skeptical reason in our own unique way.  We all label ourselves in different ways, as well: freethinkers, skeptics, humanists, secularists, secular humanists, atheists, agnostics, non-theists, etc.  When it comes to our interactions with believers, some of us are argumentative, antagonistic, angry, exasperated, pushy, etc., and some are not (some are able to be in the middle and use appropriate tactics depending on the situation and the person - but that usually comes with experience).

What really gets my goat is when we, as non-believers, who fight for the right to be ourselves and question the status quo, bicker about tactics.

The Thinking Atheist Says "Merry Merry XMas"

I just love this guy. Seth, the Thinking Atheist, has a very informative site, a podcast, and a host of videos posted on YouTube.  If you aren't familiar with his work, I would definitely suggest that you check him out.  And have a happy pagan sun festival! 

Got nothing to do with football....everything to do with waaaahhhh!

Okay, it seems that the 'anti-xtian bigots' are picking on some football guy, Tim Tebow. (apparently he plays for the Bronco's, or something)
Actually, fauxnews is using him as a poster-child for being picked on. (poor babies)

It’s become something of a sport to attack Christians in this nation.

Really?

In recent days a cross was removed from a Christian chapel on an Army base because it violated regulations.

Yes, it violated regulations.  What's the problem?  Regulations are there for a reason.

Symbols of the Christmas season have been removed from public squares and public schools because they might offend non-Christians. And in Washington, D.C., Christian teenagers were forced to pray in a gutter after police told them it was illegal to pray on a sidewalk outside the Supreme Court.

Yep, there's this thing called the 'seperation between church and state.'

OMGawd! I am so exhausted! But Free!

Hi everyone!
So sorry it's been so long since I've blogged. 

Like I mentioned in my Info page, my GPA comes first, and that certainly has applied this semester (and probably all other semesters....   :)

My college decided to be funny and schedule every single one of my finals for today.  I've spent the weekend cramming, finishing two papers, and not sleeping.  But, it's all over.  I have a month to chill, play Call of Duty: MW3 and Skyrim, and blog to my heart's content.  I am going to go to sleep now to recharge, but you'll be hearing from me soon.   Soooooooooo much in the news that will keep me busy for awhile. 

Thank you for sticking around and being patient with me.
Mary B.

No one ever said life was easy

I know that college is my dream; I've wanted to go for the last 15 years and now I'm doing it, but damn! it's consuming all of my time.  My GPA is still rockin' so it is totally worth it, but I've been so neglectful!

Rest assured my dear friends...as soon as finals are over for this semester, I'll have a full month to spew my ill informed and petty comments about the rethuglicans, religion, the general apathy and stupidity in the world, and maybe some funny stuff too.

For now, I'm wasting away writing papers that are of no interest to me.  BUT, there is a bright spot on the horizon.  In three days, I'll be in Springfield, MO for Skepticon!!  I'll have two days away from the hubby to soak in all kinds of heathenistic, atheistic, scientific, and just plain terrific speakers.  Wish I had funds; I'd purchase a camcorder or, at least, a digicamara to document my experience, but alas I am poor and barely scraped up the dough for the hotel and gas.  I might even be able to eat while I'm there, but it's not a sure thing.

Anyway, I can't wait and I hope to meet some really interesting folks there this weekend!! Maybe I'll see you there!     =)