Tag Archives: Arguments

Out Like a Lion

Posted on March 31, 2020 by AZAtheist

When I sat down to do this blog, I was planning on relating on my activity during the lockdown, but I thought it would be OK to comment on the governor’s most recent proclamation. Here in Arizona, the governor finally … Continue reading →

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Brother Jed is in Town

Posted on March 1, 2017 by AZAtheist

Every year about this time, Brother Jed (Smock) comes into town. Honestly, I like him and his wife Cindy. They’ve been following the weather around the country to various universities for a long time. I first saw him at the … Continue reading →

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Shock and Ahh…Shit

Posted on November 10, 2016 by AZAtheist

The mourning* after the 2016 election. The Nightmare before the Election is now possibly the Nightmare after the Election but we’ll have to wait and see how much rhetoric becomes reality as President Trump proceeds to build and manage the … Continue reading →

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What is a Christian? Or you must be this high to be a Christian.

Posted on February 6, 2016 by AZAtheist

On January 12th, the board of directors of the Secular Coalition for America announced the appointment of Larry T. Decker (an unaffiliated Christian)  as the new Executive Director of the organization. I for one am not impressed! If someone tells … Continue reading →

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“I Believe in UFOs 100%.”

Posted on January 9, 2016 by AZAtheist

I just lost a member of the community today. Apparently, the subject of UFOs came up during a wine tasting party and she was upset that I dismissed the subject in such a mocking manner. Here’s her note: I believe … Continue reading →

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Secular Coalition for Arizona and David Silverman’s Book Tour

Posted on December 12, 2015 by AZAtheist

It’s been a week of driving for Nancy and me and our ’97 Thunderbird “Atheist Mobile.” Normally, our old cruiser sits in the driveway collecting dust and tree sap but we got a chance to clean it up, fuel it … Continue reading →

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Supreme Failure

Posted on July 6, 2014 by AZAtheist

In the last blog entry, I talked about a Supreme Court decision and gave them the benefit of the doubt. It was a unanimous decision after all and needed the extra attention to find the thread of logic that united … Continue reading →

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In the Buffer Zone

Posted on June 27, 2014 by AZAtheist

Do we have “buffer zones” in our lives? Decisions are coming out of the Supreme Court about the constitutionality of various laws but something can be constitutional and still be a bad idea. The ruling is based on the complaints … Continue reading →

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What the doctor means is…

Posted on May 29, 2014 by AZAtheist

The title of this article comes from an old skit made popular during the Viet Nam War. The audio skit was recorded in 1966. It involved an F-4 Phantom pilot the “Captain,” and a public affairs officer. After each question, … Continue reading →

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Prayer at local government meetings still a bad idea

Posted on May 6, 2014 by AZAtheist

As an Atheist in the progressively stunted state of Arizona, I feel the sting of the most recent Supreme Court ruling. It’s a big deal and religious representatives will probably use the ruling to justify other violations of church state … Continue reading →

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