I Think You Need More Than Brains

It takes more than brains to think. That’s not what I think. It’s what Wilder Penfield thinks. Penfield “was an American-born neurosurgeon at the Montreal Neurological Institute who pioneered surgery for epilepsy.” Before we go any further let’s think about a scientist …named ‘Wilder’. Yeah. Moving on… He spent a lot of time poking people […]

So What If You're Sorry…?

Yesterday… Drunk on the power of my newly minted, atheist ordination, I wrote a eulogy. I meant it as satire. I didn’t write an actual name because I was afraid it might cause someone to suffer. The surest way to destroy good satire is to explain it. So be it. The article portrays the absurdity of […]

Flexing My Hopeless Muscles

An important ministerial duty is performing funeral services. I’ve written a reasonable eulogy for non-theists.

Why Should I Be Nice To You?

Being nice is something that only makes sense if you’re a religious person. If you don’t believe in God, then you shouldn’t speak about good and evil. Just stick to Science and let the religious folks discuss morality.

The Priesthood of the Ineffectual

I ran across this tidbit of scripture recently. “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9 I’ve read it before, but the modern church […]

Forget Science! Sex Is A Choice!

“Modern science says homosexuality is not a choice.” That’s wrong. Homosexuality is a choice, just like heterosexuality. “You’re wrong!  Here’s an article!” “Modern Science Says Homosexuality Is Not A Choice” Oh… Guess that settles it… “You bet it does!” …except the title is wrong. “Here we go…” A better headline is: “Modern Science Says Sexual […]

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