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Who Gives a Bleep?
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Backslide into Church?
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Donald R Barbera commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Coming to a Head?
"It hasn't been mentioned again, but I must say that the plaque has surreptitiously moved to another location that is not so much in the house. I know the tide roll in any time, but I am counting on the "out of sight, out of mind.""
Tom Sarbeck commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Coming to a Head?
""No chance she was pushing your buttons to see how you reacted?"
She was. I joke with women on their pushing men's buttons as a tactic in a lifelong effort to break men's dependence on the left side of our brains.
Guys, I dare…"
Rachel Riley commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Child Abuse & Religion
"I have a question.. or possibly a statement. If the child is a toddler, who has been told no but is at the age where they're just figuring out what words associate with what actions, I think a single pop to the diapered butt (not super hard,…"
Rachel Riley commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Coming to a Head?
"Does she have a room she mainly uses? She could hang it there, so that she can still have it there if she really wants it hanging up, but it won't be in a space you are in a lot."
Sentient Biped commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Coming to a Head?
"Sometimes we have to compromise. Maybe it will be forgotten in the drawer forever.
No chance she was pushing your buttons to see how you reacted?"
jay H commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Coming to a Head?
"Like you said, it's her house too."
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Coming to a Head?
This one waited in the wings for me at least 20 years, but it took a gift from a well meaning friend to make it into an issue. This past December a friend of my wife gave her a Christmas gift in the form of a plaque which ended with the word’s “God Bless the Barbera’s.”It had some other ridiculous schlock before it reached that point,…See More
Darrell Smith liked Donald R Barbera's blog post Love of the Game
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Love of the Game
I've been away working on another book. I am in the checking of sources phase and have managed time away from staring at words. While away I went to see "42" the…See More
Donald R Barbera replied to Lillie's discussion New Report Indicates Steady Increase in Those With No Religious Affiliation in the group Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF)
"And it continues. It is my theory that religion in this country is only at a 20% level because that represents the population that takes any of it with any sincerity. For the remainder, it is a social club, entertainment and deflector."
Donald R Barbera commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Child Abuse & Religion
"Earl--thanks in the extreme for sharing. Sexual abuse was never part of the old fashioned way that they speak of, but in reality statistics show that in homes where there was spousals abuse there was also significant child abuse both mentally and…"
Earl H Smith commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Child Abuse & Religion
"I'll be honest with you guys... My "dad" physically, mentally and sexually abused Sis and me. It was extreme! I had to have sex with a relative when 8 years old; right after that was when I hit him. Of course…"
Donald R Barbera commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Child Abuse & Religion
"Sentient--I cut this post so it would not be an overwhelming read. There is more on IQ and corporal punishment and for devotees of the rod the news is not good. New studies show IQ losses of more than 10%. Sadly, it is usually not recoverable."
Donald R Barbera commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Child Abuse & Religion
"Earl, I don't know if my father was an abuser or a product of an abusive system. I learned from his mother that his father treated him the same. I sent my signals early, but it took a bit to work up my courage. Of course, I went to Catholic…"
Earl H Smith commented on Donald R Barbera's blog post Child Abuse & Religion
"Yes, I hit back when my "dad" was torturing me when I was eight years old. He acted like a baby because of it! He was soon back abusing... It doesn't matter if you were good or bad as a child; an abuser will abuse…"
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Coming to a Head?
Posted on May 18, 2013 at 5:30pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
This one waited in the wings for me at least 20 years, but it took a gift from a well meaning friend to make it into an issue. This past December a friend of my wife gave her a Christmas gift in the form of a plaque which ended with the word’s “God Bless the Barbera’s.”
It had some other ridiculous schlock…
Continue Love of the Game
Posted on May 11, 2013 at 9:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
I've been away working on another book. I am in the checking of sources phase and have managed time away from staring at words. While away I…
Child Abuse & Religion
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 9:00pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Red States Whip Ass
A recent case that involved an infant stuck to a wall with super-glue and another dropped into a pot of scalding water set my parental fluids to a boil. Almost every evening there is another case of horrific child abuse or kidnapping and neglect. Living in the “Bible Belt”…
Continue Moving Forward
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 7:30pm 18 Comments 1 Like
The Urge to Explore
Scientists nearly all agree that human life started in mid-Africa thousands of years ago and migrated to all points on the globe. Even though various indigenous groups try to deny it, the trail of humanoids out of Africa is clear in the fossils, historical digs and technology. One question that comes up frequently in tracing humans out of Africa is why did one society thrive and another fail when…
Continue That’s a Rap (Science)
Posted on March 2, 2013 at 9:07am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Science is not a subject that is often pushed in the African American community except during black history month when the same scientists of the 20th century and earlier are trotted out again and again to the point that they have lost their meaning other than as place holders. With exception of Neil deGrasse Tyson, most African Americans would be hard pressed…
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- At 11:11pm on January 7, 2013,
Sentient Biped said… Here is my review of King Leopold's Ghost. If you are interested. I thought of your book reviews when I wrote this.
- At 2:46pm on August 22, 2012,
Harlem Humanists said… Thanks for reaching out to us. It'd be great if you could visit us some time that you're in NYC.
- At 1:36pm on July 26, 2012,
Tammy S said… Thanks for the add Donald, I really enjoy your postings!
- At 11:43am on July 26, 2012,
Steph S. said… Thanks for the email Donald - I always enjoy your writing.
Hope you have a great day!
- At 12:41pm on March 22, 2012, Sentient Biped said…
New group, in case you are interested. I always read your thoughtful posts with great enthusiasm and interest:
Justice For All
Atheists have our own ideas about what is just and what is unjust. This group will explore the elusive concept of justice. Topics include racial injustice, death penalty, imprisonment, crime, and other aspects of justice in modern society and in history. Without gods, what is the basis for justice? What do humanists and others say about justice? What do you think about current controversies and cases regarding justice or injustice?
- At 4:03pm on February 22, 2012, Steph S. said…
Glad to hear you are doing better. My thoughts are with you.
- At 10:34am on February 22, 2012, Steph S. said…
I always enjoy reading your blogs! I hope you are having a good week.
- At 11:21am on July 28, 2011, Sentient Biped said…
- Sequel!
- At 9:30am on July 28, 2011, Sentient Biped said…
- Excellent! Im sorry there were not more responses to your post - this is really meaningful and important. I will want to buy and read your book! Even without reading it I can tell it will be an impressive work. Daniel.
- At 9:58pm on July 25, 2011, Sentient Biped said…
- You should write a book, if you havent already. What you are doing is highly important. I will be the first in line to buy a copy.
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