Nor should it become one. We should remain a pluralistic society of many religions, and a land of religious liberty. Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, known for his clenched-fist salute to January 6 rioters (photo, left), told a conservative group that “Christian nationalism founded American democracy”[...]
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How to make school prayer legal
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (photo below), a Republican, is pushing a bill that “would require public school districts to provide a daily moment of silence for ‘voluntary prayer, reflection, meditation, or other quiet, respectful activity,'” the tabloid Daily Mail reported on Mon[...]
January 14th, 2020 - 1:41 am § in Misc.
The Trump Sect of Christianity
What is Trumpist Christianity? Is this a new religion where our President has divine power and can even pardon Navy SEAL Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher for his war crimes in the name of Jesus? Trump Prays. Recently at Mar a Lago, Trump showed his sense of humor about Blacks and Jews. [...]
November 7th, 2019 - 1:58 am § in Misc.
SUNDAY REVELATIONS: The popularity of no gods.
excerpts from a review of “The Cambridge Companion to Atheism” at Amazon by William Podmore (London United Kingdom) – Philosopher David Brink …. if God commands an action because it is good, then God and his commands are unnecessary. If an action is good because God comm[...]
July 4th, 2019 - 1:14 am § in Misc.
JULY 4: The sacrilege of the pledge of allegiance!
Today, as an American, grateful for all that has come before, I will celebrate our anniversary. Sadly, as an Atheist, as a Jew, and as a patriot, I will not be able to recite America’s Pledge of Allegiance. I would gladly recite the original words of the Pledge: “I pledge allegiance to[...]
SUNDAY REVELATIONS: Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment
When I wrote the book “Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment”, in which I examined Black Africa’s plight in its self-imposed religious trap, I stopped short of crossing several thresholds. Contrary to speculations advanced by people who read articles, reviews and intros about this work, the content[...]
A Visit to a Cemetery: Why does the military assume that a dead American soldier must always have been a Christian?
Embattled Belief .. The Religious Experiences of American Military Nicholas Pellegrino This fascinating essay by Nicholas Pellegrino asks an important question. Why are America’s military cemeteries filled with crosses? Even if, in the days of yore, 90% of Americans filled in the blan[...]
The Sacrilege of the Pledge of Allegiance UNDER GOD
As an Atheist, a Jew, and a patriot, I Cannot Recite America’s Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The original pledge I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of Ameri[...]