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Contextual Criticism
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A blog dedicated to political and religious criticism.
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From the Sources 2
FTS 2 (From the Sources)The Israelites as described in the Hebrew book of Leviticus believed strongly that Yahweh desired, indeed demanded, sacrifice for the... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
From the Sources
Lots of people claim to believe the Bible. Some even claim to have read it. But most are ignorant of the different types of material in the Bible, when the... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Dinosaurs - Making a Comeback!
In a potentially terrifying case of life imitating art, the renowned paleontologist who served as the inspiration for Jurassic Park protagonist Dr. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A "Christian" Flag Flew Over An Alabama Police Station
The town is Glencoe, Alabama.The city fathers thought it a good thing to fly, not just the U.S. flag and the Alabama state flag, but also the Christian flag ove... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Zach Johnson Thanks Jesus for His Open Victory
I thought he was going to make it. I really did. He was humble, and polite and said all the things expected of the Open champ as he stood in front of the... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Flags and Treasonous Fathers
The following is part of a longer essay which appeared on Daily Kos. It was written by Joan Jacobsen who is a Civil War historian. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gun Nuts Guarding the Military - The Downside
I suppose there are rare occasions when handguns might be useful. Maybe your gun would be effective if an intruder were in your home and you got the drop on... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Depends on Whose Ox is Gored
First of all, I do not think John McCain is a hero. He even says he's not a hero. His record as a Naval aviator is less than heroic. He graduated at the bottom... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Fracking the Poor
From early on I realized that Christianity in all its myriad forms was not about the legendary Jesus, but mostly had to do with the establishment and... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Repent of Your Unbelief
Lordy, lordy! I love this. Found it on YborCityStogie.It's a sign for all Republicans and DINOs and other political and religious neanderthals. Trust Jesus! Yes! Read more
Posted on 20 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Continued Confusion of Delusional Christian Crackpots
[Photo of Franklin Graham pretending to speak for his god.] You may remember the goofy Christian televangelist, Jim Bakker, who got into a lot of trouble a few... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
It's Just Fracking Flooding!
[Image from thecontributors.com]If you listen to most Republican politicians these days you would think fracking is one of the deity's greatest gifts to mankind. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Confederate Flag Flying in Ocala, Florida
Florida is the deep south. People sometimes forget that. We've probably got more out-and-out racists, KuKluxers, and other crazies than most other southern... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kick Koch Off The Smithsonian Board
More than 100 demonstrators braved a Washington D.C. heat wave at high noon on a workday to join us outside the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rampage Of The Overblown Ego
This is an essay by my friend, William Kendall, a fine writer and very smart man who blogs at Ottawa Daily Photo and at Speak of the Devil. Read more
Posted on 26 June 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
My Fellow Americans, You Betcha!
[This is a guest post by my friend William Kendall. Mr. Kendall is not only an excellent writer, but is on top of all things political (in Canada and the U.S.)... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rick Perry, Et. Al., Mental and Emotional Midgets!
I found the following over at Daily Kos, from Karoli. This little rap song is the way Rick Perry announced his candidacy for the presidency. Isn't it cute? Read more
Posted on 05 June 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
George W. Bush Revealed
Here is perhaps the best insight into George W. Bush's mind that I've ever seen. It is from the article, "What a Piece of Work," by William Deresiewicz in the... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Fact Check: Social Security Does Not Increase the Deficit
By Lynn Stuart Parramore, AlterNetThe American people love Social Security, and with good reason. It protects seniors and the disabled from poverty, and it is... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Apple Lays Waste to Conservative Ideology
[Attribution: Apple]Tuesday morning, riding high after yet another gangbusters quarter, Apple reached a new high, worth more than $760 BILLION. Read more
Posted on 29 April 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY