The Bible: The #1 book about Child rape, murder and sodomy

You 've seen them. The passive aggressive action of the devout: 'type amen if/to/for [fill in whichever cause of the day]'. I had recently seen a meme that asked me to type 'amen' if I believed everything in the bible to be true.

I'm going to make it simple,  because this concept seems be widely misunderstood amongst theists: For something to be true, it has to be verifiable. Just because you say it doesn't mean it's true. It should be an objective observation, if not observed first hand, then through a trusted source.

Take the virgin birth, for example. Before we even get into the details of the story, it doesn't take a diehard skeptic to question the trustworthiness of the story. What is a person called who has not had sex? A virgin. How are babies born? Conception via sexual intercourse (back then, there was only one way to get knocked up-- there were no turkey-baster babies). So, if you believe in the virgin birth, I would venture that you don't put much stock in science. 

Here's where I have a problem with this concept...aside from the obvious that there needs to be sperm and egg and fertilization and all that scary science stuff to make a baby...belief in the virgin birth propagates the evil of sex. The tree of knowledge included Adam and Eve knowing each other's bodies, or carnal knowledge. What happened after they ate the apple? They were made to be ashamed of their nakedness, their sex, and began to wear clothes.  They became wise. 

If you believe that the trinity, then you believe that the father, the son and the holy ghost are one (if you believe everything in the bible is true, that includes this). The father and the son are the same, or Jesus is his own father; then Jesus is the holy spirit and Jesus is god. Fifteen year old Mary was Immaculately conceived by god and Jesus and the holy spirit. Namely, the whole Christian religion is based off an incident of child rape. 

Vulture Droppings: Death is Nothing

I firmly believe when you die, there is nothing. When you die, there is nothing. When you die…you die. I believe, like religion (and maybe because of it), life after death is just a security blanket against the cold and scary darkness. People do not want to admit that the darkness is not dark and it is not scary because when you die, all you know and feel will stop. There is no other way to describe it because no one has ever experienced it and told about it. 

There have been the tunnels with the bright light and relatives greeting them, but I firmly believe that is all wishful thinking. They merely saw what they wanted to see when they died.

I would say death is akin to blowing out a candle. But I think that is not entirely true. When you snuff out a candle, there is a lingering of heat and smoke that is just not there after you die. 

Lets' say there is life after death. I know that Catholics preach it. Why is death such a horrible thing? Why do they lament over a loved when when they die? I believe funerals are a selfish thing developed to make people feel better, so they can better deal with something they do not understand. 

It is contradictory. The church preaches eternal life after death, but allows its parishioners to mourn the deaths of loved ones. 

*Vulture Droppings are, for lack of a better term, rants. 

The awakening of an atheist

God Concept was dead for me a long time ago. I remember questioning it during mass when I was younger, maybe around the age of 12. I listened to the sacrament of Eucharist, and that’s when it started to make me feel uneasy. All throughout Catholic school, I had been taught the word of god is right and true. So, the church’s attempt at wiping away the blood had become clearer to me, and I thought, ‘why?’ Why give yourself to your children in the guise of flesh and blood? Why was eating their flesh a sign of your love and gratitude for them?

It wouldn’t be until much later that I started to connect its rites and customs with those of religions that predated christianity. For many years, I could have given a shit about jesus, god or anything to do with religion. It was something I had been indoctrinated into and did it to appease parents, grandparents, clergy, etc. Growing up, we were never overtly religious as a family, unless you counted the fact that my brother and I went to Catholic school for twelve years. Unless I had to do it for school, I never read the bible. I read it more now than I did in all my twelve years of Catholic school. When I went to college, I went to church on the weekends, and later not at all.

It wasn’t until after my first son was born that I really started to take a hard look at religion and its role not only in my life, but in the lives of those around me, then society and the world as a whole. My father had asked me when were we going to baptize our son. My wife and I had talked about it before the baby came, but this was the first time that faith had come up when I was an adult in anything remotely resembling a conflict. He asked me if we were worried about his soul, that if it would go to hell. I told him that is not what we believe and that is something we want him to decide for himself. And that was it.

That, I think, was the beginning of my real research. In college, prior to being married and having the baby, I had written a paper on Simon de Beauvoir for a writing class. I read quite a bit on existentialism and religion. So, as an adult I had a starting point: existence. This was when the flood gates opened. I started to question everything.

What was our purpose here? How did we come into being? How did the world come about? What about the universe? Is there a god? As an adult, I hear the normal, ‘thank god,’ ‘god bless you,’ other sayings that I had always taken for granted as just part of everyday speech.

In a nutshell, that's how I 'became' an atheist.

When is Bullying Okay?

Never.

So, the post that is going viral about Keaton being bullied has been under scrutiny because his family are supposedly racist Trump supporters.

There are pictures up that look pretty damning, but the mother, Kimberly Jones, has denied being racist (Dayton Daily News) and that the pictures were 'meant to be ironic."  She was quoted as saying: "I've spent most of my life being bullied and judged because I wasn't racist," she said. Whatever. If she's racist, there's not much someone can do to change that. And if she isn't, it's yet another negative about SJWs. 

Do you know what disgusts me more than racists and Trump supporters? People who advocate the beating up of a child. Keaton supposedly called kids n****rs and that is why he was bullied and beat up. The kid shouldn't be allowed to say that. My son used that word a couple times, and each time he received punishments.

You can't condone violence on a child. That should really be the end of the post, but, there's more. Excusing the boy's bullying for what amounts to his parents' beliefs and saying it is alright that Keaton got beat up, is still wrong. 

I am an atheist, but I am going to use the god card.

We are supposedly a 'Christian nation.' Suppose for a second that is not a crock of shit. Just for a second. We seem to exhibit nothing even remotely resembling Christian morals and charity.

Deplorable.

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WTF, Trump Supporters?

By Creativa Images

Dear Trump Supporters:

Point out abhorrent behavior, and it is ignored or explained away.

I have run into this issue with more than a few people of different views and beliefs. When I enter into a dialogue with any of the aforementioned, either the conversation is civil, but most times I encounter anger. If the latter, they then become defensive. They might feel persecuted, or just plain pissed off that anyone would make them question their beliefs. 

Everyone of us you have encountered have been incorrigible know-it-alls. Pretty soon, you get to the point of 'why bother,' excusing yourselves for believing what you believe. You call us names (libtard, snowflake, etc.), but become more irate when and if we retaliate with the same.

By Romolo Tavani

Why the anger? I have asked this question to no avail. I either get silence or ‘let’s agree to disagree.’ But in such cases, I’m not even trying to argue. I see a man who is everything I teach my kids not to be, and I see people follow him and eventually vote him in to the highest office in the land. 

It is mind boggling to me. 

I know that you don’t understand why we like universal health care, or why we are big believers in equal rights or that religion should not be forced on people (i.e., in public schools)…You might not know you don’t understand, but I think it is coming across as the aforementioned anger.  Believe me, many of us have a problem grasping how you are so against people getting healthcare, equal rights, or maintaining the right to choose whether or not our children have to take time out of their school day because certain people want to pray. We might make the predictable, if not logical,  jump to the conclusion that you hate.

Or, is it actually hate? Are you that angry about what we want, about our differences that you are truly hateful of us? Do you ascribe to all the qualities to which we apply to Trump? Do you actually want people to lose their health care?  Do you actually want people off assistance? Do you realize that, in many cases, the aforementioned could result in people falling seriously ill or dying? 

Feel free to answer any or all of the questions above, but the main one I want answered is, Do you overlook the bad behavior of the president, or not even see it as bad behavior?

Thanks for reading.

America, the Hypocritical

It seems like the world is full of womanizing bastards. Only some have gotten the axe and others have not.

There are some actions that should be obviously wrong. Basically, if that person's not your significant other is a good starting point. Even if you work with your spouse, there should be a modicum of decency. I am married and I am groped daily. But, both my wife and I know the difference between who to grope and to whom we can talk inappropriately. Depending on the severity (i.e., whether it was just touching or penetration of any kind, or a rude comment), there needs to be some communication. If I would make a crude comment to someone, I would expect them to ask me to not speak in that manner. I wouldn't expect to be served with notice. If I were to accompany said comment with a touch or a grope, then I would expect to be fired.

Were these women vocal about their distaste? Were the actions obviously borderline? Was there history? Had he touched her inappropriately before? Had she previously told him not to?

These are a lot of questions that need be asked, but aren't because we are so stuck on our sides, we can't decide what is good and what is bad. So, we go with extremes. She said he harassed her? Bastard. He's accused of murdering them? What an evil dick. We are quick to judge to make ourselves feel better.

There are many times I have seen women welcome the same actions these men are being fired for. Does that mean all women like to play grab ass? No, of course not. Should men not do that, regardless? Definitely not. But, again, no one is asking these questions.

When Matt Lauer had suggested that Meredith Vieira continue to bend over, any responsible adult should know that is inappropriate. But, WHAT IF the women have been reciprocal in the past. No means no, I get that. But what if she had commented on his tight pants showing off his bulge? Might he not have thought it okay to talk to her like that?

I know that this sounds like 'Maybe she was asking for it,' or that I am defending this kind of action. There are sleezeballs who treat women like that, but then there are just socially inept men who can't read people for shit. 

And because I can...There is video evidence  and are more first hand accounts of Trump groping and molesting and whatnot. 

Where's the Fucking outrage? 

America, the hypocritical

Movie Review: He took his Skin off for me

http://hetookhisskinoffforme.com/

by Tom McLaughlin

2015, NR Directed by Ben Aston

Cast: Sebastian Armesto (Anonymous, Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Anna Maguire

Think twice if you have ever said you 'would do anything for love' (unless your Meatloaf). This is a tale of love and scorn all wrapped up in a nice 11 minute package.

I have always been one for 'What-the-fuck-did-I-just-watch?' films. I could see why someone might say that about this short (and I would be inclined to agree with them, in part), but I think it would be a mistake to discount this piece as a mere horror short. It uses horror movie conventions, but twists them into something beautiful and menacing

Disfigurement is a staple of monster movies. The most commonly misunderstood beings that populate our favorite monster flicks suffered some form of disfigurement, either by ill-conceived justice or at the hands of some well-meaning, deranged scientist, etc.. In this context, the disfigurement is made horrific only when you are reminded of what he (Him) did for Her. You don't see it, but even the less seasoned horror show fans know the basics of flaying. The first view you have of him after skinning himself, he is smiling. Meant to convey happiness, it in and of itself is frightening. You expected to see him without skin, that's not what is scary.

Suspense is there, but it is dampened at the beginning because you realize that the act of losing his skin must not have been unpleasant, so he must not be pissed off. So, there is nothing to anticipate. You are lulled into a sort of surreal peace when you realize he is okay with it and couldn't be happier.

But, I think he took off more than just his skin. He depleted himself for her. In doing so, he took away from them. The feeling he was trying to convey was itself depleted through his act of love.  But the story takes a definite turn when she realizes he has changed. "Either He had less to say now, or He felt he was already saying it." After she said this, I thought, 'well, she's fucked.'

Toward the beginning of the short, the first morning after his act of love, she wakes up with his hand on her throat. The final scene, he tugs at her skin and she knows she must compensate. The abrupt ending is not so abrupt when you realize that the narrator is not so much telling a story as much as she is reflecting on events that led up to her own skinning. You think the love story this short started out as is intact, and you have your happy ending. Until you remember that look of contempt on his face before he pulls at her skin.

Quaint and beautiful piece of horror.


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