Roxanne's Blog – January 2009 Archive (2)

Regarding the Fox News Clip

First let me just say I'm playing Devil's Advocate for the sake of inspiring thought:



But I don't understand why striking out the moment of silence in schools is so offensive to some atheists. I actually appreciate taking a moment of silence to reflect the passing of a co-worker/friend/family member without prayer.



And although the idea of prayer is ridiculous to me, I can't see how the mention of the word would hurt.



I understand that some families have gotten… Continue

Added by Roxanne on January 27, 2009 at 2:44am — 3 Comments

Is Hell exothermic or endothermic?

I apologize if you'd read this e-mail forward already, but I was laughing so hard I had to post it here.





HELL EXPLAINED BY CHEMISTRY STUDENT

The following is an actual question given on a

University ofWashington chemistry mid-term.



The answer by one student was so 'profound' that

the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of

course, why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well :



Bonus Question: Is Hell… Continue

Added by Roxanne on January 23, 2009 at 3:59am — 4 Comments

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