Monthly Archives: January 2012

Pagans, atheists, Christians and the battle for equal treatment

I like the line about it being a “siren song.” Once these ignorant hypocrites who cry “war on Christmas!”, among other things, become aware of what the privilege of the majority gives them, they’re often repulsed by the idea of … Continue reading

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How the Romans invented the text message

I’m fascinated by etymology. Even more so when it’s weird, nonsensical etymology. What have sports pavilions to do with butterflies? What’s the connection between fairies and foxgloves? And what links text messages to an ancient Roman writer? A fascinating book … Continue reading

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Is Mormonism a cult? Who cares? It’s their weird and sinister beliefs we should be worried about.

I grew up Mormon and ditched the church at around 14 due to clear indications that their doctrine simply could not be true. I found out that they also revised both the doctrine as it became politically advantageous to do … Continue reading

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As Satanic as a silkworm…

Yoga is Satanic. Ok, so by this logic, what isn’t Satanic? You wouldn’t know it by looking at me, but apparently I am a Satanist. Which is weird because I have never skinned a cat, bitten the head off a … Continue reading

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