Biblical Quotes Gone Wild

Filed under Religion on July 27th, 2008

I know people who read the Bible everyday, trying to find spirituality, encouragement, knowledge — or something similar. Like the following from 1 John 4:9-10: “We love Him because He first loved us.” Ah, isn’t that sweet and inspirational. Yet, I have no fucking idea what to do with it. Just because someone loves you, [...]

At least stuff happens in Hell

Filed under Religion on July 14th, 2008

Whenever I’m around Christians, or “people of faith,” I am reminded of how different I live my life from the way they do. I have no Bible to give me answers about life — I find them myself. No bishop, priest, pastor, is around to tell me what to believe, what choices to make or [...]

Gasp, I agree with Bush on this one

Filed under History on May 18th, 2008

Yes, I know, I’m shocked too. Never thought I would say that, but in this instance I actually do. At the World Economic Forum he spoke about the Middle East and how they should accept democracy, tolerance and equality, to achieve maximum economic and cultural prosperity. George W. Bush, self-proclaimed “war president,” said something insightful [...]

I Heart California Supreme Court

Filed under History on May 15th, 2008

Today the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved gay marriage ban. Which would make California the largest American state and the second one overall to allow same-sex marriages. You know me, as a happy gay myself I’m all for same-sex marriages and all that equality jazz. So I mark today as a positive day in [...]