Category Archives: Religion/Philosophy
Check these out!
If my readership noticed, I have been steadily adding links to a new sidebar entitled “Links to Read.” Being the Internet junkie that I am, I thought it would be a good idea to explain why I think they’re cool, … Continue reading
Filed under Everyday Life, Gender/Sexuality, Race/Ethnicity, Religion/Philosophy
Condoms Sometimes Okay, According to Pope
Pope Benedict XVI seems to have indicated that for some (like male prostitutes), condom use may be morally acceptable to stop the spread of HIV. Granted, this is a very, very narrow concession and the way he phrased it was … Continue reading
Filed under Gender/Sexuality, Politics/Current Events, Religion/Philosophy
How to Tell People They Said Something Racist
My wonderful boss, Neil Simpkins, sent this video to me and my fellow Writing Center tutors after a conversation we had about dealing with controversial issues in the tutoring session. Of course, this video can apply to any sticky situation … Continue reading
Filed under College, Everyday Life, Gender/Sexuality, Race/Ethnicity, Religion/Philosophy
Upside of Midterm Elections: Also, listen up, politicians
At least Sharron Angle, she of the fail “some of you look a little more Asian to me” comment among other racist or flat-out ridiculous actions, did not win. However, here’s something I want to say to politicians, stoking the fears … Continue reading
There are cool Catholics!: The Critical (and Hip) Faithful
When I ponder the state of my personal faith and the organization of the Church, I often mull over the criticisms of it. Lapsing though I am, I was particularly affected by a comment after an article, when he mentioned … Continue reading
Let’s stop treating Muslims as a monolithic group
William Saletan, fast becoming one of my favorite columnists on Slate, rightly pointed out that crackpots will always exist in different groups, and that while group-members should speak out against them, they are NOT ultimately responsible for their actions. For … Continue reading
Filed under College, Everyday Life, Politics/Current Events, Religion/Philosophy
Why are people so cruel?
Being a little cash-poor, I’ve been watching the massive flooding situation in Pakistan with alarm at the sluggish pace of aid. I was even more disheartened when I (foolishly) read the comments below that article. My God, I agree that … Continue reading
Jon Stewart’s Defense of “Ground Zero Mosque”
I think Jon Stewart and Co. have done a wonderful job of acknowledging that the location of the “Ground Zero Mosque” (or rather, “Muslim-Community-Center-a-Couple-of-Blocks-Away”) is understandably painful symbolically while still deriding the irrationality, fear-mongering, opportunism, racism, and general hysteria pervading … Continue reading
Filed under Politics/Current Events, Religion/Philosophy
Can everyone please calm down about the “mosque at Ground Zero?”
Shall I note a few things about this whole mess? 1.) The structure is not going to be a mosque with minarets and all the bells and whistles. It is going to be a community center with an eye on … Continue reading
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Atheists (via NonProphet Status)
As someone who has flirted with agnosticism and atheism, I find this piece refreshing, reflective and accepting. I have chronicled some of my struggles to find and develop a belief system in this blog before. I’ve read religious scriptures and … Continue reading
Filed under Everyday Life, Religion/Philosophy
