Powerful 9/11 slideshow: 'Never forget'
Regardless of who you believe committed the attack on 9/11/01, this powerful and moving slideshow is difficult to watch. Highly recommended, however, especially as days pass by and memories fade... The sight of all the people at Ground Zero is heartbreaking, to say the least. And the "Amazing Grace" soundtrack certainly evokes emotion.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Another 'smoking gun' proving the Bible a myth?
Another 'smoking gun' proving the Bible a myth?
New evidence that the biblical tale of Moses was neither historical nor written by him, as is widely believed, comes in the form of a small tablet found in northern Israel at the site of Hazor. This tablet dating to the 17th-18th centuries BCE and written in Akkadian appears to be similar to the famous Code of Hammurabi...
New evidence that the biblical tale of Moses was neither historical nor written by him, as is widely believed, comes in the form of a small tablet found in northern Israel at the site of Hazor. This tablet dating to the 17th-18th centuries BCE and written in Akkadian appears to be similar to the famous Code of Hammurabi...
Monday, July 19, 2010
The Virgin-Born Son of the Sun God
Hot off the presses! A brand-new article about the amazing Son/Sun of God. Pass it around, please!
The Virgin-Born Son of the Sun God
Much-loved ancient tales from the Indian sacred text the Mahabharata demonstrate some important motifs found within Christianity as well. As part of this discussion of comparative religion and mythology, it has often been argued that the Indian god Krishna's mother was not a virgin but only a "chaste" maiden who had previously given birth to seven others.
The Virgin-Born Son of the Sun God
Much-loved ancient tales from the Indian sacred text the Mahabharata demonstrate some important motifs found within Christianity as well. As part of this discussion of comparative religion and mythology, it has often been argued that the Indian god Krishna's mother was not a virgin but only a "chaste" maiden who had previously given birth to seven others.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Birth, death and rebirth in Hinduism
Here is a new article from Freethought Nation guestwriter Murali Chemuri. Please pass around to those who are interested in understanding these Hindu concepts!
Birth, death and rebirth in Hinduism
This article describes the cycle of birth-death-rebirth from the Hindu standpoint and the logic behind it. For example, taking what nature gives and giving back to nature what it needs is the only way to get out of the cycle of birth and death.
Birth, death and rebirth in Hinduism
This article describes the cycle of birth-death-rebirth from the Hindu standpoint and the logic behind it. For example, taking what nature gives and giving back to nature what it needs is the only way to get out of the cycle of birth and death.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Facebook announces Muslim-women-only version
Facebook announces Muslim-women-only version
In response to the threatened boycott by some 2.5 million Muslims irate over the alleged deletion of four Islamic pages, Facebook has announced that it will release a new version of its networking site for Muslim women only. The new version - which is expected to be most popular in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Afghanistan - will be called "Nofacebook" and will be available only when the women are accompanied by a male relative.
In response to the threatened boycott by some 2.5 million Muslims irate over the alleged deletion of four Islamic pages, Facebook has announced that it will release a new version of its networking site for Muslim women only. The new version - which is expected to be most popular in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Afghanistan - will be called "Nofacebook" and will be available only when the women are accompanied by a male relative.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ground Zero mosque...and church, synagogue, temple, atheist center, etc.
My latest Examiner article - please read, comment there and pass around.
Ground Zero mosque...and church, synagogue, temple, atheist center, etc.
Indignant at the planned $100-million mega-mosque near the site of "Ground Zero," where some 3,000 Americans were murdered in the attack on 9/11, a Christian minister has proposed creating a competing Christian center near the site as well. To some, this idea seems to be a good one, as it would "water down" the sting of this aggressive act on the part of the Muslims trying to impose themselves in this sore wound.
Ground Zero mosque...and church, synagogue, temple, atheist center, etc.
Indignant at the planned $100-million mega-mosque near the site of "Ground Zero," where some 3,000 Americans were murdered in the attack on 9/11, a Christian minister has proposed creating a competing Christian center near the site as well. To some, this idea seems to be a good one, as it would "water down" the sting of this aggressive act on the part of the Muslims trying to impose themselves in this sore wound.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Freethought Nation • View topic - Illegal Immigration:
Frosty Wooldridge on Illegal Immigration
Frosty Wooldridge is one of the most important writers in America today, covering the very severe problem of illegal immigration and its staggering costs to our society, culture and civilization.
Frosty Wooldridge is one of the most important writers in America today, covering the very severe problem of illegal immigration and its staggering costs to our society, culture and civilization.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Muslims demand Facebook adhere to Islamic/sharia law
Muslims demand Facebook adhere to Islamic/sharia law
A comment is being circulated on Facebook claiming that the site has not only allowed Islam-critical pages like "Everybody Draw Muhammad Day" to thrive but has also removed four major Muslim Facebook pages with a total of about 2.5 million members. In other words, this "chain email" is claiming that Facebook has taken a dramatic anti-Islam stance, and the comment is further demanding that the site restore the Islamic pages, make it illegal to criticize Islam, and remove all FB pages that are critical of Islam. In other words, it is demanding that Facebook follow Islamic or sharia law.
A comment is being circulated on Facebook claiming that the site has not only allowed Islam-critical pages like "Everybody Draw Muhammad Day" to thrive but has also removed four major Muslim Facebook pages with a total of about 2.5 million members. In other words, this "chain email" is claiming that Facebook has taken a dramatic anti-Islam stance, and the comment is further demanding that the site restore the Islamic pages, make it illegal to criticize Islam, and remove all FB pages that are critical of Islam. In other words, it is demanding that Facebook follow Islamic or sharia law.
Monday, July 05, 2010
'Obama meets Ahmadinejad' is outrageous!
'Obama meets Ahmadinejad' is outrageous!
What would such a meeting between Obama and Ahmadinejad produce and portend? How will each man respond to the other throwing up in his face the worst criticisms and calumny we hear about them both? What will be the joint solution of these two influential world leaders to the numerous worldly - and even otherworldly - issues pressing us today? The future of the world may indeed depend on it.
What would such a meeting between Obama and Ahmadinejad produce and portend? How will each man respond to the other throwing up in his face the worst criticisms and calumny we hear about them both? What will be the joint solution of these two influential world leaders to the numerous worldly - and even otherworldly - issues pressing us today? The future of the world may indeed depend on it.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
New reviews of 'Man Made God' by Barbara G. Walker
New reviews of 'Man Made God' by Barbara G. Walker
Just in case you aren't on my mailing list and missed my latest newsletter, I have posted it on my blog. Barbara G. Walker is one of the clearest and wisest thinkers this planet has ever been graced with. The smartest among us would do well to read her book and appreciate her while we can. She's going to be 80 years old tomorrow! Happy Birthday, Barbara!
Just in case you aren't on my mailing list and missed my latest newsletter, I have posted it on my blog. Barbara G. Walker is one of the clearest and wisest thinkers this planet has ever been graced with. The smartest among us would do well to read her book and appreciate her while we can. She's going to be 80 years old tomorrow! Happy Birthday, Barbara!
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