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Speak English? YOU FIRST! (Betty Bowers)

Started by Loren Miller 2 hours ago. 0 Replies 1 Like

Honestly, the title to this piece is badly under-representative of the content. To be far more accurate, what we have here is Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian, going on a rant. Before you say it ... Say WHAAAA? Betty Bowers ranting? …Continue

Tags: America's Best Christian, Betty Bowers

A Prayer for Our Nation (Betty Bowers)

Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 2 hours ago. 2 Replies 3 Likes

I'm going to keep this one short and sweet. Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian, has seen what is going on with the current occupant of the Oval Office, and my impression is that she is not at all happy with it. True to her citizenship,…Continue

Tags: prayer, Donald Trump, Oval Office, America's Best Christian, Betty Bowers

Any Babymetal Fans Here?

Started by Bruce Carroll. Last reply by Idaho Spud Sep 12. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Any Babymetal fans here besides me? I have to ask because 1) I really like Babymetal and 2) Babymetal unknowingly played a role in my journey out of religion.For those who are unfamiliar with Babymetal, here is a link to one of their most popular…Continue

Tags: Japanese Idol, Babymetal

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

Started by Idaho Spud. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner Sep 11. 30 Replies 2 Likes

Today, I heard Seth Andrews talk about the question, "If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?" My first thought was religion, but after a few seconds I decided it would be irrational or anti-scientific thinking. That would take…Continue

Tags: anti-scientific, irrational

Ignorance is Bliss: Why Religious People Seem Happier Than the 'Nones'”.

Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Idaho Spud Sep 11. 16 Replies 1 Like

“Highly Religious Volunteer More, Lie Less, and Claim to Be Happier”~ Houston Chronicle; “Strongly Religious People are Happier than Non-Religious” ~ Christian Daily."The study determined that 40 percent of highly religious adults—defined as those…Continue

Tags: Nones, happiness, non-religiosity, religiosity, bliss

Eating Our Own: How You Can Save the Movement (David Smalley | The Thinking Atheist)

Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Daniel W Aug 27. 11 Replies 3 Likes

While I've been peripherally aware of him for a while, David Smalley has not spent much time in the center of my focus when it came to scoping out atheist material on YouTube or elsewhere ... at least up until now. His talk – Eating Our Own – came…Continue

Tags: Seth Andrews, The Thinking Atheist, Eating Our Own, David Smalley

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Comment by Randall Smith on September 25, 2015 at 7:37am: Since you asked, Carl: "my" song in March of '43 was "I've Heard That Song Before", by Harry James and his orchestra. Lotta big band stuff back then. War songs, too, of course.

And yes, Emma, the only good thing about the Pope is, he trumps Trump. I did appreciate his comment about asking non-believers (non-prayers) to wish him well. That was thoughtful.

Comment by The Flying Atheist on September 24, 2015 at 8:17pm: Summer officially ended yesterday in Chicago with last night's final water and light display of the season at Buckingham Fountain. The water is off now until springtime.

Comment by The Flying Atheist on September 24, 2015 at 2:59pm: Thanks for your musical post, Spud. I'm enjoying the array of different songs.

Anyone else have a contribution? Number one song on the day they were born.

Comment by The Flying Atheist on September 24, 2015 at 2:55pm: Ha! Emma, imagine the audacity of the pope to out-stage Donald Trump!

Comment by Emma Lennon on September 24, 2015 at 1:11pm: Based on the past few days, I'm assuming once again, Ellen will be interrupted by the Poop today. Luckily I have a book about a book about a modern teenage demigod son of Poseidon retelling Greek myths to keep me company. I can only hope that when the Poop goes to NYC, the late-night shows won't be interrupted. On the other hand, this whole thing, as you can imagine, has brought on a whole lot of jokes about the Poop. And the way see it, those are are brief, but welcome, reprieve from All Trump, All the Time.

Comment by Idaho Spud on September 24, 2015 at 12:04pm: I'm late commenting on the Poop because I haven't been to the library for 3 days.

I was scanning the TV channels when I saw this guy with a flat hat, and thought "probably a religious nut", but before I could switch channels, I heard them say the poop was going to visit the USA. I didn't recognize him because I switch channels as fast as I can when any religious idiot comes on.

Comment by Idaho Spud on September 24, 2015 at 11:54am

Comment by The Flying Atheist on September 24, 2015 at 1:27am: Chris, perhaps if you ever become "born again" you can pick a different birth date with a better song. :)

Comment by Ian Mason on September 24, 2015 at 12:54am: As far as I remember, "Goodnight Irene" was an old Leadbelly song. Is that a young Pete Seeger I see among the Weavers?

Just looked up the British no. 1 for the weekof my birth: Johnny Ray "Just Walking in the Rain". My Mum was keen on him until Engelbert Humperdink came on the scene in the 60s.

My life changed in '69. I was listening to Radio Luxemburg when they featured the Woodstock album. I heard Hendrix playing "The Star Spangled Banner" and realised that music, and the world could be different. One of those memorable moments.

Comment by Plinius on September 24, 2015 at 12:37am: Thanks for the comments! Perhaps I was never swoony-minded. My first ´real´ music was from Pink Floyd, Stones, etc. quite a far cry.