Category Archives: Religion

We Played Snakes and Ladders

There is  now an updated version called Heaven and Hell. To play Heaven & Hell, you will need: • The Heaven & Hell Game Board (Supplied) • Game counters or tiddlywinks (one for each player) • Dice (There might be … Continue reading

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Ignoring Biblical Violence

I have no interest or intention of watching The History Channel’s show The Bible. From the pictures, it tells the tale of European Semites. However, some comments by John M. Buchanan in The Christian Century reveal a lot about the … Continue reading

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Passover

And what is celebrated? Murder most foul.

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If Superman acted like the Christian god…..

He would use his power like this:

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Children Dying Because of Prayer

Prayer kills. Or more exactly, prayer to the exclusion of useful assistance kills. Prayer doesn’t heal; it doesn’t help people in hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, or wars either. Prayer may make you feel better about doing nothing, but that is … Continue reading

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Pray for your team

The Super Bowl is one of sport’s and television events of the year. According to the Public Religion Research Institute, nearly ⅔ of Americans are likely or somewhat likely to watch the game this year. That shouldn’t be surprising to anyone. … Continue reading

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Getting your priorities straight

Jesus and Mo have theirs mapped out.

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Scientology Exposé not for Canadians

Scientology is listed as a religion in many parts of the world, but condemned as a fraudulent organization in others such as France, Germany, Belgium and Britain. Last year, a French court convicted the group of fraud for talking its … Continue reading

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Holier than Thou

Although religion does hold considerable sway in Canadian culture and politics, it is nothing close to what the US experiences. The further into religious never-never land the politicians go, the more successful they seem to be.

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God hates poor people

Mike and Cindy Jacobs are the founders of a multinational Christian organization known as Generals International. Their organization is based upon the prophecies of Cindy, and donations. Their television show, God Knows is broadcast in English, Russian, Romanian,  Spanish, and Arabic. … Continue reading

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