Atheism: good for America?

A recent study showed that 1 in 4 young people do not associate with any organized religion.

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Atheism in millenials

As someone that was raised Southern Baptist 
(I am now a recovering Southern Baptist), I can absolutely relate to the young folks in the survey.  
The religious zealots I encountered while growing up certainly made me realize how crazy, and out of touch they really were!

The whole concept of "you're wrong, I'm right...and I'm better than you" is a huge turnoff.

The unfortunate thing is that the extreme religious zealot is still what we see too much of on television, and in politics.

Because, let's face it...crazy is good TV!

Anti-Gay pastor asks forgiveness

I love it!  I love it, I love it, I love it!

It is always the holier-than-thou, more-moral-than-you, jerks that are the most deviant of them all!

A New Orleans pastor was caught masturbating in a public CHILDREN'S park, and now he's asking the gay community for forgiveness.

After the years of protesting Southern Decadence and generally condemning all homosexuals, he is now saying he's addicted to porn...and asks everyone to forgive him.  

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Anti-Gay pastor asks forgiveness

My grandmother always taught me to forgive and forget...
nah, I don't think that will hold true for this one...sorry Grandma!

Penn State sex scandal

There are over 40 counts of child sex abuse against former Defense Coordinator Jerry Sandusky.

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Penn State sex scandal

Why is it the old, conservative men that get into these situations? 
It seems that these conservative, usually very outspoken against homosexuality, men are always the ones caught in an airport bathroom or fondling boys in the shower!

The worst thing, in my opinion, is that he created a mentoring program for young boys...and has been doing that ever since he retired from Penn State.

Now, maybe he has been doing good for these boys that need mentors.  But, you can't help but wonder if this was all done just to keep him close to all those young bucks...just saying.

Modern politics

Well said, Mrs. King!

Best cities to be car free

San Francisco tops the list of best cities to live without a car.

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Car free cities 

I would agree with most of the cities listed.  But, I can't believe that Chicago wasn't listed in the top 10.
I don't own a car and get around Chicago quite easily.  
So, I would have to somewhat disagree with this list.
I would also argue that Washington DC should be listed.  The Metro is a great way to get around the DC area.
And LA is #9...really??!!??  LA is so spread out that it is nearly impossible to get around without a car!


I respectfully disagree!

Americas dirtiest cities

Los Angeles Traffic

A recent Forbes article listed the dirtiest cities on America.

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Americas dirtiest cities

Based on this list, it looks like California is a pretty filthy place!

I'd rather hit the Caribbean any day!

 

Gay vs Kardashian Marriage?

I think this picture says it all!

I realize that not everyone had the same sort of upbringing as I did.  But, I still believe that everyone deserves the same rights.

My grandmother always taught me "what's good for the goose, is good for the gander"...meaning if my sister can't have it, neither can I.

I think this falls along the same lines.  
It's true, either of the folks in couple #2 could go out tomorrow and get married...and make a mint on it by making a documentary TV special.

But, couple #1 can't even place an announcement in the local paper??

I know I'm going to sound like my grandfather, but I don't care...
What the hell has the world come to!!