Atheists are covered by global human rights agreements. Here are some violators of note: Afghanistan, Iran, Maldives, Mauritania, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Sudan — Expression of atheist views or defection from the official religion are punishable by death. Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Kuwait and Jordan — Expression of humanist views on religion are banned and labeled… Continue reading Did you know?
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What Do You Write?
I used to say “Christian Fiction,” but I got tired of watching people back away figuring I was going to thump their head with a hidden Bible. Christianities, as my friend calls it, conjures innumerable tangents and emotions. Since I can’t finesse fears, joys, assumptions and expectations in a one sentence and since no one… Continue reading What Do You Write?
Hmmm.
Pat Robertson says the earth is older than 6K. If you want to keep the kids believing, you gotta admit that dinosaurs came before people. True. Kids love dinosaurs. What do you say about the turn around? httpv://youtu.be/4sKIymtsOAc
The Dating Site The Atheists Love
Had to link to this cool article in The Washington Post about OkCupid. It’s founder recently won Humanist of The Year from Harvard. It wasn’t his intention to hook up non-believers, but as the Hemant Mehta, author of “I Sold My Soul on eBay,” said in an interview. “It’s anecdotal, but I never really met nice… Continue reading The Dating Site The Atheists Love
Compassion, On the Internet?
A wonderful story, yet again, coming out of Reddit. This time about religion and misunderstanding and how to handle cultural differences with civility and compassion. All psycho zealots take note. THIS is how you spread the beauty, power and truthiness of your religious beliefs. The Sikh woman pictured here, with facial hair, is Balpreet Kaur, whose… Continue reading Compassion, On the Internet?
Religious Tensions Running Higher
Does it seem like in the last three years religious tensions are rising and people are killing each other more over God? Well, of course it does. But it turns out it’s not just the fault of our 24/7 news cycle. Such incidents are actually on the rise according to the Pew Forum on Religion… Continue reading Religious Tensions Running Higher
Creepy and Awesome
As a writer, I often think, “Who really cares what I write? I’m just entertaining people with a story and taking them away from everyday life.” Then again, I do hope maybe they’ll think a little differently afterwards, right? Certainly you remember a Fiction book, maybe a classic, that changed how you think. Well, now… Continue reading Creepy and Awesome
Marriage Material
I think my Mom is probably worried I’m cheating on Sage. She sat nearby as I chatted with Holly and referred to my latest work as my “boyfriend.” Creative work, in my case manuscripts, does feel like having an affair from daily life. I had mentioned to Holly in spring that this latest boyfriend is… Continue reading Marriage Material
My Little Egg
Alright summer is here, which means I’m S-L-O-W-I-N-G DOWN career ambitions to spend time with my family. After I semi-finaled in the ACFW contest, I told myself that if I didn’t final, I would take some time this summer to read craft books and fiction, and rethink my approach to my plotting. Alas, I am… Continue reading My Little Egg
MeMeMe
I knew a guy that could turn the conversation back to the topic of himself in under one sentence. Wherever he is now, I know he adores social media. I have often believed the act of truly listening – where you immerse yourself in another person’s life, opinions, values, concerns and then engage them with… Continue reading MeMeMe