Category Archives: Debate

A Letter to My Old Master- an amateurish look at its authenticity

February is Black History month in the United States, so I will be making a few appropriate posts. The following letter has been circulating around the Internet the past few days. It came to my attention via Michael Fisher of … Continue reading

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Accommodationism

I am struggling with a thought this morning, so I thought I’d ask y’all for some feedback. During Mason’s chat with Christopher Hitchens she said, ” I want to grow up to be a freethinker. My mom says I’m not, but … Continue reading

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Religion and Me: A Photo Essay by Chrispy Paul @ The Way I See It

Looking for a breath of fresh thought this morning? Here in Texas when the cool wind sweeps down suddenly from Canada and brings blue skies we call it a “blue norther.” Just got one in the form of a photo … Continue reading

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Bachmann versus Ramen

“For our own biological children we just put science on the table and it was up to them to make a decision.” Michelle Bachmann I advocate giving children choices. It is an excellent parenting technique when used properly. “Billy, do … Continue reading

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Pilgrams, Indians, or Republicans

Where the environment is stupid or prejudiced or cruel, it is a sign of merit to be out of harmony with it. -Bertrand Russell 1930 This morning on the way to school Mason and I had a long talk about … Continue reading

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