Is Our Democratic Republic At Risk From Forces Both Foreign and Within?...
We are moving this running post up to front page this evening where it will remain until January 3'rd 2017 when we will return to single posts, hopefully on a daily basis. There is much to do in getting the TRUTH out about Donald J Trump, a dishonest, totally self absorbed, and dangerous individual. He may be the president on January 20th but that does not mean thoughtful and concerned people shouldn't challenge Trump at every turn and fight his agenda whenever it runs contrary to their interests and those of their family. More to come. BTW, be sure to read today's entry, 12/28/16, below. this is just one example AND, it is just the beginning. You've probably noticed the brief posts of late. Posts with very short commentary by the weblolg administrator followed by an article that goes into the subject in much greater detail. This has been done purposefully following the rancorous 2016 election, and because its Christmas Time, soon to be a New Year. This posting f...



I agree with most of what Russell said, but it is also true that clergy in Britain were strongly abolitionists--See Thomas Clarkson, for example, and in this country The Reverend Martin Luther King. Just to name two. There were, of course, those in the clergy who defended slavery because it is sanctioned in the Bible, but not all clergy did so, and many worked for the Civil Rights movement. Otherwise, I'm on board with with Russell, having read "Why I Am Not A Christian" many years ago.
ReplyDeleteAlso, there's a funny quote, I don't know who said it: "Only three people understand the General Theory of Relativity: Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, and God. LOL!
Shaw named some good caveats.
ReplyDeleteCaveats that all reasoned and tolerant non believers have likely so noted.
DeleteNo, I wasn't arguing with Shaw :)
DeleteThough I will always take exception to calling those with different beliefs (not a lack of such) "non-believers"
Up, down, bottom, top, charm, and strange ... James Joyce had it wrong. There are actually six quarks for Muster Mark depending upon how you spin it.
ReplyDeleteharumph!!!! I understand the theory of realtivity perfectly well!!!! My realtives are nice and intelligent.......the Ex's realtive are stupid and abrasive.
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