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Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Joan Denoo 1 hour ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This photo essay shows the remarkable benefits of replacing a secular government with a religious one. The fate of Egypt is quite an endorsement for the superior morality of religious rule.I was a bit surprised by the extent to which the temporary…Continue
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I just wanted to make a fun discussion and see what all of you are doing on Memorial Day.Anyone attending a parade?Anyone honoring vets?Here is an event in Austin that looks very interesting to me.Austin, TXClose Assault 1944 is living history and…Continue
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Brutal 4 Minutes for All of Religion Christopher HitchensJust think about this for a minute, “three thousand years ago, at the most, it was decided,…Continue
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Psychics are all BS.Here's an interesting news article.Amanda Berry, a…Continue
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Life offers many opportunities for health and flourishing and our bodies have all kinds of red flags it sends up to tell us something is wrong. Pay attention to those flags, they can save your health and your life. I talked to a lady yesterday who…Continue
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Comment by Joan Denoo on January 27, 2013 at 12:02am Ian Mason, allow me to introduce you to the late great Molly Ivins! Here is her take on V.P. Cheney shooting a Texas liberal. Posted on Feb 13, 2006
Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 26, 2013 at 11:26pm I just watched the SPCA pet adoption video again before bed. It's uplifting. Thanks again, Joan. Sweet dreams all.
Comment by Joan Denoo on January 26, 2013 at 11:23pm Ruth, that is funny!
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Comment by booklover on January 26, 2013 at 7:24pm Great cartoons Patricia! :)
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Comment by booklover on January 26, 2013 at 6:33pm Joseph, congratulations on your new feline family member!
sk8eycat, I hardly drink, but wonder if anyone has tried blind tastings of shaken vs. stirred martinis, just to set that myth to rest. (As if the gin wouldn't be plenty "bruised" in transport to the liquor stores!)
Speaking of liquid myths, if homeopathy worked, plain drinking water would be the most effective drug of all, since it would "remember" all kinds of things it had been in contact with.
Comment by Idaho Spud on January 26, 2013 at 5:44pm Penn & Teller get 2 thumbs up from me also.
Joan Denoo liked Debra Stevenson's blog post Religious fundamentalist 'family' and other extreme or bigoted religious groups in the US
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Joan Denoo replied to Ruth Anthony-Gardner's discussion Two years of Egypt's Muslilm Brotherhood rule in the group Hang With Friends© 2013 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: Richard Haynes.


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