Author Archives: Bob Felton

Theology-related quote for the day

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2015 @ 13:26 by Bob Felton

In the old days, if you wanted to be a martyr, you could count on finding a Roman soldier who would consent to crucify you, or a Coliseum event manager who would feed you to the lions. Fast forward fifteen … Continue reading →

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Acts of god

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2015 @ 07:16 by Bob Felton

A Saudi engineer is reported to have said that the crane collapse which killed 107-worshippers in Mecca was an “act of god.” Mecca: The collapse of a construction crane that killed 107 people at Mecca`s Grand Mosque was “an act … Continue reading →

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H.L. Mencken, b. 1880-Sep-12

Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2015 @ 06:00 by Bob Felton

The job before democracy is to get rid of such canaille [William Jennings Bryan]; if it fails, they will devour it. It was morality that burned the books of the ancient sages, and morality that halted the free inquiry of … Continue reading →

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9/11

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2015 @ 06:00 by Bob Felton

“It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.”   — William Clifford

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Back in the ol’ hometown, ctd

Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2015 @ 11:23 by Bob Felton

As Expected, House Committee Votes to Boot Courser and Gamrat Honestly, I just can’t get over how overt Teavangelical persecution has become in this country.

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