Monthly Archives: June 2011

Question: What’s the difference between religious faith and plain superstition? Answer: No difference. Religion is nothing but infantile superstition, elevated to dogma. “I just feel so warm inside everytime I look at it” “Makes me kinda feel like a kid … Continue reading →

At first, this clip may seem childish. But after watching it, realize that this is the absolutely logical conclusion of Christian belief. And most other religions. So, if you think this is childish, what do you think about the actual … Continue reading →

Imagine you’re suffering from a form of leukemia. To treat this, your doctor gives you a Thalidomide based drug. This drug might help you, but if taken while pregnant or trying to fall pregnant, it can cause severe birth defects. … Continue reading →

From Mr. Apostate

From an old Catholic schoolbook (via Pharyngula)

Egyptian shayk incites a mob in Cairo: “We would not be men, if we did not burn down the churches in Embaba!” From Translating Jihad

Question: Why aren’t religious people happy? After all, they found the greatest love of all and will be given a wonderful, eternal afterlife. No, they are not happy until everyone else believes it too. And since conversion doesn’t come easy, … Continue reading →

This article doesn’t mention religion specifically (only “culture wars”), but it would be a huge surprise if the anti-abortion groups mentioned did not feel that God legitimizes their atrocious so-called “morals”. From the Guardian: During her pregnancy her foetus was … Continue reading →

Indonesia’s Health ministry just legalised female genital mutilation. The Director of Womens’ Health admits there is no medical benefit, stating that the purpose is to support Islamic tradition (or possibly other superstitions). She also rejected the idea that female circumcision … Continue reading →