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The Old Testament Explained

September 1, 2008 John Comedy, evolution, george bush, homophobia, Homosexuality, Jewish People, Jews, Lewis Black, New Testament. Creationism, Old Testament

I am a huge fan of Lewis Black. His stand-up routines and commentaries on the Daily Show almost always evoke a laugh-out-loud reaction from me. One night last week I watched, for a second time, a Comedy Central showing of Black on stage in Washington, D.C. In response to Bush’s comments about Evolution that, “the jury is still out,” Black does a routine about the Old Testament. As is always the case with the best comedy, it made me think about me think about things from a different perspective…about how we Christians use the Old Testament to discriminate against gay people.

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A Little Religousity Served Up with Your Healthcare

August 28, 2008August 26, 2008 John cultural traditions, Department of Health and Human Services, healthcare, Plan B. Abortion, religous beliefs, Stem Cell Research

It seems the patients have once again taken over the asylum that is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HHS is reviewing a draft regulation that would deny federal funding to any hospital, clinic, health plan or other entity that does not accommodate employees who want to opt out of participating in care that runs counter to their personal convictions, including providing birth-control pills, IUDs and the Plan B emergency contraceptive.

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Nothing Wrong With a Little Hating in Ponce De Leon

August 26, 2008August 25, 2008 John David Davis, florida, high school, Holmes County, Lesbian, Ponce De Leon, Principal, Steve Griffin

Some months back, a high school senior in Holmes County, Florida (up in the Pan Handle) went to her high

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The Price Paid for Power

August 21, 2008August 26, 2008 John Cindy McCain, Dick Cheney, Enhanced Interrogation, george bush, John McCain, Mother Teresa, torture, War crimes

John McCain’s military service deserves the thanks and respect of the American people, especially given his time spent as a POW in Vietnam. However, the over-use of this status for political gain becomes laughable after a while. It seems to be used to explain everything. Problem is, according to George Bush and the Military Commisions Act voted for by McCain, the techniques used on McCain while a POW are merely, “enhanced interrogation techniques.” Who wouldda thunk it?

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Now How Does Dobson Handle This One

August 21, 2008August 26, 2008 John focus on the family, james dobson, John McCain

It’s all that uncommon for me to, as my grandfather might say, let my mouth overload my ass. By that he meant saying things I’d regret later on. While I seem to have a knack for it, James Dobson seems to have perfected the art. To wit, his comments about John McCain from 2000.