Monthly Archives: May 2009

God & Rape

[Originally posted by: Jack Rivall at Facebook] Some theists like to claim that atheism doesn’t offer any answers for why they shouldn’t go around raping and killing others, as if that were an interest of theirs which they only refrain … Continue reading

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Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs”

The final entry in this week’s “Memorial Day themed” music… Generals gathered in their masses Just like witches at black masses Evil minds that plot destruction Sorcerers of deaths construction In the fields the bodies burning As the war machine … Continue reading

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Pink Floyd’s “Dogs Of War”

Dogs of war and men of hate With no cause, we don’t discriminate Discovery is to be disowned Our currency is flesh and bone Hell opened up and put on sale Gather ’round and haggle For hard cash, we will … Continue reading

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Edwin Starr’s “War”

In keeping with this week’s theme: War! huh-yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Uh-huh War! huh-yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it again y’all War! huh good God What is it good for? Absolutely nothing … Continue reading

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Bob Dylan’s “Masters Of War”

One of the greatest songs of all time. The imagry of Dylan’s words is just unmatched, and the passion in his voice is palpable. Also check BobDylan.com for more versions (audio only)… Come you masters of war You that build … Continue reading

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Carbon Leaf’s “The War Was In Color”

Happy Memorial Day everybody… I see you’ve found a box of my things – Infantries, tanks and smoldering airplane wings. These old pictures are cool. Tell me some stories Was it like the old war movies? Sit down son. Let … Continue reading

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I’ll Pray For You

FYI, I am posting the full text, because apparently FB notes don’t work as links unless you are friends with the person who wrote the note, and I can’t seem to find any location that Jack posts these other than … Continue reading

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Hitchens schools a Muslim on free speech

I think Hitchens does a better job explaining his position than I can, so I’ll just leave it to him to explain why the right of Free Speech should be protected above all else…

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The History Of Everything Timeline

I ran across this some time ago and wanted to share it, but alas I did not bookmark it or save it, or remember where I had found it… So it took me until now to come across it again, … Continue reading

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Evolution vs. Creationism: Listen to the Scientists

Why should evolution be taught in our schools? Why is creationism a farce built on nothing more than ignorant religious beliefs? What do the actual experts say? Links to the other 23 videos in this series: 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Ctl9… 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVaCmA… 4: … Continue reading

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