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Defending Truth Can Mean Defending Jesus

By on October 9, 2013 in Atheism & Skepticism, Science & History

Over the past few days, an announcement has been circulating primarily among atheist-focused Facebook pages.  The topic: proof that Jesus never existed according to American Joseph Atwill who will be giving a presentation in Britain this month about his “new discovery” in promotion of his books, no doubt.  As a result, I have found myself […]

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Atheists Can Love the Bible for What It Is

By on September 25, 2013 in Atheism & Skepticism, Science & History

One of my academic and religious studies mentors is someone I’ve never met, or technically studied under.  His name is Dr. Bart Ehrman.  He is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He is very respected as a scholar of the Bible and is an early Christian historian. […]

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Executive Branch Hypocrisy

By on September 17, 2013 in Government Reform, Liberty & Freedom, Stuff by Others, US & International Affairs

  The other day, as I finally got around to finishing up my latest copy of reason magazine (not capitalized intentionally), I apparently had saved the best for last.  If you have time to read anything on my blog this week, pick reason’s interview (by Matt Welch) of the politically left’s Jeremy Scahill as he outlines […]

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Ricky Gervais Summarizes My Philosophy Beautifully

By on September 16, 2013 in Atheism & Skepticism, Stuff by Others

A few days ago, Hemant Mehta from the Friendly Atheist posted a link to an interview by CNN’s Piers Morgan of comedian Ricky Gervais, an unapologetic atheist.  I think it so perfectly highlights the beauty of leaving religion, that I wanted to share it with you all.  You can view the full interview at the […]

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X-Files Turns 20: “Squeeze”

By on September 12, 2013 in X-Files

Squeeze Season 1, Episode 1×02 Written By: Glen Morgan & James Wong | Directed By: Harry Longstreet Original Air Date: 9/24/1993 | Re-Watch Review Date: 09/12/2013 PersephoneKs ReWatch Grade: A The very first Monster of the Week (MotW) still holds up as one of the best. Eugene Victor Tooms = creeptastic! This case also cements Scully as firmly […]

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Remembering 9/11 Differently on the 12th Anniversary

By on September 11, 2013 in US & International Affairs

So, its 9/11 today, obviously, and for the first time since it happened, I am feeling… ambivalent.  I still remember that day.  And I think its important to remember what happened, but over the past few years, my perspective on the day’s meaning and our nation’s response to the tragedy has changed quite a bit, […]

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The X-Files’ Dana Scully: Role Model for Girls of All Ages

By on September 10, 2013 in Entertainment & Pop Culture

As Summer is winding down, I decided its high time for me to get back into the blogosphere!  I never intended to be away for so long, but the beautiful weather (mostly) and bike trails called my name far too often to spend much time on the computer.  Summer is for reading and Lake Therapy, […]

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X-Files Turns 20: “Deep Throat”

By on September 10, 2013 in X-Files

Deep Throat Season 1, Episode 1×01 Written By: Chris Carter | Directed By: Daniel Sackheim Original Air Date: 09/17/1993 | Re-Watch Review Date: 09/10/2013 #1) We have our first informant! Yay! #2) Hope they get cell phones soon! 3) CHArc: Scully needs to ditch the purse. 4) Scully throwing down the cagey fake reporter! Good times! 5) Music […]

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X-Files Turns 20: “Pilot”

By on September 10, 2013 in X-Files

  Pilot Season 1, Episode 1×79 Written By: Chris Carter | Directed By: Robert Mandel Original Air Date: 09/10/1993 | Re-Watch Review Date: 09/10/2013 I haven’t watched Pilot in more than 10 years, so expected to find a lot of things to annoy me. I was pleasantly surprised! #1) The plot is “meh”, especially in light of the […]

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Shameless Cutebomb

By on July 30, 2013 in Frivolity

As appeasement to you, dear reader, for my utter lack of inspiration to write anything recently, I give to you this shameless cutebomb.  Meet Sir Onnicus Rex (aka “Oni”), my adorably cuddly kitty companion.  Notice the tongue poking out.  Enjoy!      

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