Browsing the blog archives for November, 2008

‘Atheist bus’ more like a bandwagon on highway to hell – Analysis

‘Atheist bus’ more like a bandwagon on highway to hell – Analysis – Independent.ie.
I thought I’d have a go at this article, being militant and all, broken down into quote and counter-snipe. First a compliment for the headline. Analysis indeed.

‘Atheist bus’ more like a bandwagon on highway to hell
Monday November 24 2008

We shall have some sport, I [...]

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November 27, 2008 in Heckler
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What I think #2 – Contraception and Sex Education

Contraception and Sex Education.
I believe it essential to both promote and provide contraceptives globally to all people engaging in sexual intercourse. Promotion also necessitates sex education.
Sexual self-discovery is a rite of passage for all young people. It is an intrinsic component of puberty, and whilst there are those who believe that preaching denial, abstinence and guilt will suffice in restraining newly [...]

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November 25, 2008 in Writing
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What I think #1 – Abortion

I am pro choice, and I’m not sure how to approach a different conclusion ethically. Any religious based moral objection I might ponder is irrelevant, as I concurrently hold religious morality as dubious, if not downright repressive.  I do not believe we are designed by God nor do we live and procreate in a manner according to His will. We are evolved and imperfect [...]

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November 21, 2008 in Writing
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God Trumps | New Humanist

God Trumps | New Humanist.

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November 20, 2008 in Heckler
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Frustrated Brown to press ahead with ‘opt out’ plan for organ donors

Frustrated Brown to press ahead with ‘opt out’ plan for organ donors | Politics | The Guardian
In my opinion the reasons given for objecting to this plan are inadequate. 
To start with and as usual, it is the religious who insist that it is their dogma that supplies the ethically correct standpoint, and by their arrogance we [...]

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November 14, 2008 in Heckler
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Thread of Ancestry

I started this as a little essay into some thoughts I had swirling around in my head. I guess I’m groping at poetry but I don’t have any artistic talent. I’m sure its quite terrible, please feel free to tear it to pieces.
The majesty of my natural origins lightens my spirit when mundanity would weigh upon [...]

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November 12, 2008 in Writing
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Beyond Belief: Candles in the Dark > Sam Harris

Beyond Belief: Candles in the Dark > Sam Harris
This inspires and saddens me at the same time.
I feel like a dumb brute who is proud of the sharp stick he has made, only to see this man Sam Harris wielding Excalibur.
Such angst! I’ll feel better after Smallville.

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November 7, 2008 in Fapfap
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