I read my fair share of conservative editorials simply because I’m curious about how the other half third eighth thinks. Plus, those people make me laugh. Take, for example, a recent Townhall column by regular Townhall contributor Doug Giles. This is — I swear to God — his opening paragraph: Have you ever asked yourself, “Self, why do churches today … Read More
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Up the road from me: MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — The pastor of a Mount Airy church accused of brandishing a gun as part of his sermon is free on bond after being charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Jerry Wayne "Dusty" Whitaker, 58, of Mount Airy, was convicted in Virginia in 1990 of conspiracy to distribute cocaine … Read More
The Punk Preacher
The son of Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye is a tattooed bohemian type. But don’t think the fruit has fallen far from the tree. He’s also a preacher in Revolution Ministries. More than that, he’s making sense: What the hell happened? Where did we go wrong? How was Christianity co-opted by a political party? Why are Christians supporting laws that … Read More
Where’s The Word “Christmas”?
Will the White House get listed on Jerry Falwell’s "naughty" list? Look at the Christmas holiday card that George and Laura are sending out: RELATED: MSNBC has the following headline: Man Arrested For Alleged Holiday Bomb Plot Don’t those heathens at MSNBC know that he was arrested for an alleged Christmas bomb plot?!?
Jerry On The Front Lines Of The War On Christmas
Jerry Falwell has a list (PDF format) of companies which are ‘naughty’ and ‘nice’ re: the War on Christmas. For example, here’s what the list says about "naughty" Eddie Bauer: Yes, that’s how we should celebrate Christmas, the birthday of the greatest Jew ever — by calling people "naughty" simply for their sensitivity to Jews and others. Some of Jerry’s … Read More
The Vice-President’s Grandchild Has Two Mommies
Congratulations to Mary Cheney, daughter of the vice-president, and her partner of 15 years, Heather Poe. It turns out that Mary is pregnant. I don’t understand how one of two women (who aren’t married to each other because women can’t marry women) can manage to get pregnant, so I went to the world’s most reliable source about, well, everything — … Read More
The War On Christmas: A Report From The Front Lines
Call me a chickenhawk, but I’m not fighting the War on Christmas(tm) much this year. But I’m happy to provide a front-line report from one of the soldiers on the front lines: I don’t know about you, but I had a hard day warring on Christmas today. First, I visited a lady with cancer who is currently undergoing chemo, and … Read More
Prager v. Ellison, Part Two
Shorter Dennis Prager: You know this controversy that came at my suggestion that Rep. Keith Ellison (a Muslim) get sworn in to Congress by using the Bible rather than his holy book, the Kuran? It would all go away if Rep. Ellison simply does what I suggested. Earlier posts: Dennis Prager: Clueless About America UPDATE: World o’Crap provides another shorter … Read More
A God Debate
It’s too long to republish here, but this email debate between atheist Sam Harris and evangelical Dennis Prager is an interesting (if not demanding) read. The topic is the Existence of A Judeo-Christian God (or lack thereof). It’s hard to be objective, but the flaws in Prager’s arguments stand out. Prager first does the strawman bit, telling Harris what atheists … Read More
Oy
From Denver: DENVER — A homeowners association in southwestern Colorado has threatened to fine a resident $25 a day until she removes a Christmas wreath with a peace sign that some say is an anti-Iraq war protest or a symbol of Satan. Some residents who have complained have children serving in Iraq, said Bob Kearns, president of the Loma Linda … Read More
Responding To Dobson
Via Daily Kos, we get some Dobson quotes from his interview with Larry King: DOBSON: Those again on the liberal end of the spectrum are those who have no value system, or at least they say there is no moral and immoral. There’s no right or wrong. . . . But when a religious leader, or especially an evangelical, falls, … Read More
Pray For Who?
This story, being somewhat local, has been getting a little press: The Dyersburg Youth Minister accused of raping a 14 year old girl has resigned from his position as Youth Minister of Music at Springhill Baptist Church. 44 year old Timothy Byars submitted his resignation to the church’s pastor over the phone. Byars was released from jail in Knoxville Sunday … Read More
The Conservative War Against Cartoons
Let’s see. Back in 1999, Jerry Falwell wanted us to know that Tinky Winky the Teletubby was part of the “homosexual agenda.” In 2004, The Traditional Values Coalition, published a “parents beware” warning about Shrek 2, which the TVC believed was part of a DreamWorks effort to help the “transgender agenda…by promoting cross dressing and transgenderism.” Also in 2004, the … Read More
“My Half Year Of Hell With Christian Fundamentalists”
A Polish exchange student is set up with a host family here in Winston-Salem — a family of Christian fundamentalists. He writes about it in Der Spiegel: "When I got out of the plane in Greensboro in the US state of North Carolina, I would never have expected my host family to welcome me at the airport, wielding a Bible, … Read More
The War On Christmas ™
Iiiiiiit’s back!!!! Is it me, or does the "War on Christmas" season start earlier each year? UPDATE (11:15 p.m.): Jon Stewart of The Daily Show stole my joke. I want royalties.