Since the finale’s going on right now (not that I’m watching…), it seems like a good time to explore the Top Ten Religious Moments on American Idol, courtesy of Beliefnet.com: It all starts with the title: something called “American Idol” is bound to be religious. And indeed, Fox’s megahit is all about worshiping new idols, converting the masses, and keeping the faith in our favorite contestants. And, just like church, it happens every week, demanding our allegiance and, as we… Read more
This has nothing to do with anything. Is anyone else as obsessed as I am about Lost? Do you watch campaign coverage? All I watch now is MSNBC… nothing else will do anymore… I think I have a man crush on Keith Olbermann. Why have none of you informed me about the awesomeness of Flight of the Conchords until this past weekend? American Idol? Dancing with the Stars? Don’t care. Not watching. Someone bring back Survivor. I get physically angry… Read more
From The New Yorker weekly cartoon caption contest: [tags]atheist, atheism, Christian, Christianity[/tags] Read more
Kido wasn’t trying to become an atheist or find any fault with her faith, but God just sort of left her life: I remember the exact feeling. I stepped into the church feeling different. It was different than all the other times. I felt alone. Even surrounded by familiar and friendly faces, someone was missing. I was cold and alone. The whole time during the sermon, I didn’t know what to think..I didn’t know how to feel..I even asked myself,… Read more
I’ll say it again: Dan Savage is the only advice columnist worth reading. This advice columnist, who works in the town next to mine, should have just skipped over this question or passed it along to someone more qualified. Here’s the letter sent to “licensed clinical professional counselor” Doreen A. Zaborac: Dear Counselor: I have a 15-year-old son who has always been a great kid. He obeys the rules, gets good grades, and never causes any problems. Lately, he has… Read more
This is amusing 🙂 And I have a slight crush on Neon. Perhaps NSFW… (via TED) [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] Read more
Talk about “tension of opposites”… This lady is quite churchy: … I grew up in the Southern Baptist Church. I became a Christian when I was seven. I was at the church just about every time the doors were open. I was in children’s choir and GA’s (girls in action), later youth choir, which enabled me to go on several mission trips. I went to a small Baptist college, and am still an active member at a Baptist church (although… Read more
Colin M in the Forums writes: I was wondering if anyone knows of any websites specifically geared toward atheist children and/or teens. It seems like a good chance for children to talk to like-minded people from all over, and share their stories & questions with each other… and most importantly feel a sense of belonging. There are tons of such sites for Christian teens, Jewish teens, Muslim teens, etc… blogs aren’t what I’m looking for; more a place with community… Read more
Here’s a giant collection of atheist symbols! I’m not sure where it’s from… (click for larger image) Some are already in use (88, 89). Some I’ve never seen before (57, 100). Some are just plain dumb (94, 70). Some could use further explanation (54, 69, 96). Some crack me up (19, 28). The Scarlet A is strangely absent. (Or this picture is relatively old…) (via Reddit) [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] Read more
The whole Purity Ball concept frightens me: It just seems wrong for fathers to have this type of command over their daughters… If girls choose to be abstinent? Fine. If they choose to have a sacred-ish ritual over it? Umm… kinda creepy. But to have their fathers swear to protect them from the “evils” of a hook-up culture? *shudder* But after dessert, the 63 men stood and read aloud a covenant “before God to cover my daughter as her authority… Read more
