Merry Christmas, Happy Yule, and Blessings of Light, Peace, and Joy!I’m hoping my holiday greeting covers all of my friends and family, all of whom follow various religious beliefs. I keep seeing online and on Facebook that this time of year, the only “acceptable” greeting is Merry Christmas. This attitude makes me very sad. Shouldn’tContinue reading “Holiday Greetings”
Category Archives: Religion
What Are Atheists Afraid Of?
This was prompted by an article on Patheos :https://www.patheos.com/blogs/laughingindisbelief/2020/12/what-are-atheists-afraid-of/ I find it interesting that it’s usually Christians who have never studied or practiced anything other than Christianity (and have done very little studying of their own religion) who decide it’s up to them to determine what anyone is afraid of, especially Atheists. In their narrowContinue reading “What Are Atheists Afraid Of?”
Choices and Opinions
Dec 3 2020 I keep hearing and reading what I call “an either/or” mentality… as if there is only one choice to any problem. Right now on the news they are suggesting there are only two choices for Christmas shopping… Black Friday or Online shopping. Seriously? Are you saying there are no other options toContinue reading “Choices and Opinions”
Platitudes
“A platitude is a trite, meaningless, or prosaic statement, generally directed at quelling social, emotional, or cognitive unease.” “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” This line was the title of a blog article I posted written by a Christian minister who was told this by people due to several challenges that heContinue reading “Platitudes”
Thanksgiving Blessing Written by an Atheist
There is so much to be thankful for each day. Today we take the time to pause and acknowledge this special season of harvest and its traditions of sharing with those less fortunate. We take time to notice the labor of others, from farm to table, that culminates in this feast. Today we pause toContinue reading “Thanksgiving Blessing Written by an Atheist”
