Chuck Norris Facts?

This video of Chuck Norris and his wife, Gena, is so full of error's I don't know where to begin. Here are some bulletin points.

"Our forefathers founded this country on biblical principles."
"They never intended the bible to be removed from schools."
"The bible is currently being taught as history and literature in 33 states, with the bible as the text."
"Is this legal? The answer is Yes."
"92% of school boards approached with this idea (teaching the bible in public schools) has voted it in."

Wow, where do I begin. This video is so stupid, I will not waste my time refuting it. All I can say is this....
Separation of Church and State.

National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools

The End is Near...Again

Unfortunately, the Mayon volcano, in the south eastern part of Luzon, Philippines, is erupting again. There is a level 3 alert and the necessary evacuations have taken place to insure the safety of the people. Unfortunately, this natural occurrence brings to surface the End of Times nut jobs. End of Times in Wikkipedia is defined as the "eschatological writings of the three Abrahamic religions."

Seemingly every time there is a natural disaster a religious weirdo comes out and says, "the end is near." When Katrina happened many infamously came out to say that humanity was coming to and end, and some even said it was New Orleans being punished for the immoral behavior of gays and lesbians.

A quick Google search will will bring you to many End of Times websites. At Prophecy Update there are many signals to EoT scenarios. They pluck headlines from newspapers and claim that these are prophecies coming true. Some of the headlines include, "Abbas blames Israel," "Russia Comes to Iran's Defense," "Gulf Arab States Move Closer to Single Currency" (Yea, we better watch out for that single currency).

One funny article on the site try's to explain why nothing happened on June 6, 2006, which to those that subscribe to EoT silliness, was supposed to be the 'final' day because that date on the calendar is 666. According to the article nothing happened on that day because 666 is not the devils number, it is the number of the beast. Oooookay. I'm not even sure what that means. So they got their numerology wrong, but numerology is stupid anyway, so WTF.

WTF indeed. EoT scenarios are also in Native America folklore, Greek and Norse traditions, to name a few. What they all have in common is a supernatural explanation for a natural disaster that has happened in the past and that will happen in the future. We humans live here on Earth and there will always natural disasters. We cannot yet successfully predict when volcano's will erupt or when earthquakes will occur (although scientist are working on it and have a pretty good idea, better than prophecy) but we do know that if you live on a fault line, then the probability that one will experience an earthquake increases dramatically. If you live in Florida, then you can expect hurricanes every season; no supernatural explanations necessary.

Since records have been kept, there have been 49 eruptions of Mayon since 1616. The last major eruption was in August 1o, 2008. Of the 49 eruptions (probably), 49 times people have called the event a signal of the End of Times. On Prophecy Update there is another article that explains the similarities between 2012 and biblical prophecy. I know what it is...they are both fake.

More Pareidolia

Pareidolia is the human brains desire to seek patterns in the natural world, when they are not there. This potential walking hamburger was saved because he was born with a cross on his head. People at the plant named him Moses, which doesn't make biblical sense to me. What does Moses have to do with the symbol of the cross. They could have chosen a better biblical name, like nails, or two by four.
This is the image of the Virgin Mary in bird poo. People pray for miracles all the time for cancer cures, heath, loved ones, financial help etc etc etc, but god is no where in sight. Well, not no where. Miraculously Jesus and the Virgin Mary appear in tortillas, and toast and are said to influence sporting events, too bad they don't answer prayers, and maybe they could if they didn't spend their time appearing in bread products or bird poo.
Just like all pareidolia, I'm not sure what this is supposed to be when looking at it. Usually it is subjective, like the Rorschach test, and you can see what ever it is that you want to see. This is the Shroud of Turin (which has been debunked and exposed as a fraud several times) created by some dudes dogs entering his home while muddy and dirty. Dudes one dog died and he saw the 'Shroud" after. Sadly, after a tragic event images like this are seen. For example, the women that saw Jesus on her iron whole going through a divorce. she said that she knew everything was going to be OK in her life after she saw 'Iron-Jesus." Part of me feels sorry for these people.

My Fav 7

I read a million blogs and newspapers a day, and that does not consider the books that I also read, so I wanted to give a glimpse into my daily reading. What is the epistemology, the source of knowledge, of Kriss (yes I referred to myself in the third person). So here we go.

@antitheistangie Is someone I 'met' on Twitter. She is very honest and has a truly touching story-it will bring you to tears. Yet, she is courageous, funny and is moving on with her godless life, so goo for her. Follow her on Twitter and you will get tweets, and a link, for her latest blog...and if ya wanted, you could buy a corset from her.

Debunking Christianity is my favorite source to debunk Christianity with Christianity. There are many ways to debunk Christianity, science, philosophy etc etc etc...but I think, in this case, it is best to fight fire with fire. John Loftus is an ex minister and his team members (Hector Avalos/biblical studies, Valerie Tarico/psychology to name a few) are the "ow" in cats meOW. Together they form DC and a variety of ways to combat Christianity.

If it is science you want, then Pharyngula from PZ Meyers is what you want. PZ is a biologist in some state that is not California and last year he infamously f*#ked up a stale cracker (Catholic communion host). He is on the front lines in the battle against Creationism in schools and the teaching of science and propagation of science. Rumor has it that he is also quite a 'shot.'

Atheist Revolution is from someone that calls themselves vjack. I don't think that is his real name, but who cares-it's content that matters. What I like about Ath/Rev is the battle against Christian privileged. Quite successfully, on a consistent basis there are articles plucked from the headlines about secular societies battle against Christian privileged. If you are not aware of the liberties that organized religion takes on a frequent basis, this blog will open your eyes. There is also an occasional political article sprinkled in every now and then.

Hermant Mehta is known as the Friendly Atheist and as the "I sold My Soul On Ebay" guy. This was the first atheist blog I ever went to and I still go to it everyday. I call what he (and his team members) does on the blog, reporting. The dude is prolific and everyday there are many stories to read on a wide variety of subjects (atheist billboards, freedom of speech, baby pictures, deconversion stories...). What seperates "H" from the rest of the pack, is that he is totally friendly and I think that counts for a lot.

Skepticat is one of my new blogs that I go to and everytime I go there I get a good laugh. The news and the world, our struggle for equality and a place at the table, can all be depressing and total downers. Go to skepticat for a good laugh and for the answer, "where is your God now? (I ated him)"

Finally, I have to represent my island genes. Pinoy Atheist is the courageous blog from a Filipino atheist in the "most Catholic country in Asia." It must be difficult to fight for the side of reason in a country that is corrupt, subscribes to superstition and kills hella journalists, civilians, politicians and anybody. If you go to his blog, then you can hook up with the Filipino Free Thinkers , which is another minority group in a country where, for example, the Catholic Bishops Union has say in political policy making. Uck!

Well he is my short list of the million X's infinity blogs that I go to (mostly) everyday. These are good people that believe in what they are doing and they do it in a variety of different ways. On all of these sites there are links to many more sites and resources. These links (mine) are only suggestions. I urge everyone to use the internet as a positive tool for what ever endeavor it is that you have interest in. I'm sure that it is out there. Happy hunting and reading.

Kriss

I forgot to provide a link to Angie the Anti-Theist. Actually, I didn't forget, I was saving the best for last.

Move Over FSM, There's A New God in Town

God-Cat, that is the question we have been asking...where, where, where?
Ha ha, cats are so funny, esp. when they eat dead birds, dead mice and dead gods.
I kind of like the idea of god watching me when I "work out" in the morning.
Rave Cleo doesn't look happy....because she is not happy.
This is what cats mean when they tip the water bowl over, you stupid human.
Ugh, actually, I'am. Once again, I lifted these photos from Skepticat which is a very funny site. If you go there there is a funny story to follow on one of the pages. It is totally hilarious. I guess there is skepticism there, but, honestly, I just went for the funny cat pictures. Happy God free Sunday to all humans and cats.

Blasphemous Cat Pictures

Why are there no Siamese cats at the last supper? God hates Siamese cats.
Cats perch in the funniest places. Sun must be good up there.
This guy, coulda' been a contender.

I stole these photos from a place called skepticat...don't tell 'em.

Who Put the Tradition in Christmas

It was not until the 19th century that America began to embrace Christmas. American Christmas is a mishmash of celebrations from the Roman, Viking and English traditions (to name a few). The Roman holiday called Saturnalia was a role reversal exercise where the lower and upper class traded places for a week, and a Lord of Misrule was crowned. It was not until the 19th century that Christmas began to take the form that we recognize today.

In 1819 Washington Irvin wrote "The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon." In the series of stories, an English Manor house celebrated the holidays by propagating charity and goodwill. This was a departure from 1659-1681 in Boston where Christmas was banned and if one celebrated it, then you would be fined five shillings. Irvins book deceptively portrayed its characters as celebrating traditional Christmas celebrations. Historians claim that Irvin invented today's tradition by implying tradition in his book.

"A Christmas Carol" from Charles Dickens is perhaps the most famous Christmas novel ever. Dickens novel also promoted good will and charity, and latter that became tradition. In 1870, June 26 Christmas became an American holiday. At this time, Catholic and Episcopalians coming to this country were tapped of their old world knowledge of this new American tradition. As discipline within families became more lax, Christmas also became a day to spoil the children; which today, has morphed into the biggest consumer spending time of the year.

Whatever you believe, this is the holiday season for many cultures and religions and beliefs. I hope that everyone takes time to reflect on the year past and give thanks for everything that gives them joy. What this time of year is not, is the birthday of Jesus Christ. Scholars believe his birth date to be somewhere in the spring. Happy secular holidays to all.

* Christmas facts

Protest Signs From 2009

Euthanasia, aka mercy killing, or Sarah Palin's Death Panel, will not kill your grandparents, but bad spelling will.
Classic Christian cherry picking from the bible. Either the bible as a whole must be taken into account, or we throw the whole thing away-I vote for the latter.
There are wars going on, journalist are being killed in record numbers, the boarder war with Mexico has killed more than in the Middle East, but Mr. President, save our show.
I never understood how gay marriage destroys hetero marriage. Infidelity and divorce destroys marriage...and I guess snoring also.
I want to know the answer to this question.
There can never be citation for false biblical claims, but thanks for trying ladies.
Later, protesters destroyed this sign because it didn't have a green card.

Again, doesn't polygamy destroy marriage between two people. Yes, it does.
Secular advocates fight for every one's rights, even if you are a douche bag.
Why does the Mormon god want to interfere with two people in love, and why the magic panties.
It really was a good show.

Stop doing this To Me...

Stop Doing This To Me, No don't Stop


My head is exploding
at the thought of You

I am bursting and expanding
(&) like the universe
You are tearing me apart

My Earth revolves around Your Sun
what perpetuates this motion
(is it)
I can't stop thinking about You

More Abusive Behavior from Clergy

Today's Sacramento Bee has an article on "spiritual abuse." It should have been called, "When losers (like Ted Haggard above) violate trust and use an imaginary God to get laid and rich." The bible was not written by an all powerful, cloudy hand that appears from the sky, it was written by humans, often times illiterate and corrupt humans. That does not stop pastors from using their brand of mind control to get paid vacations or sex.

"It happens slowly," says Karen Sapp on how controlling pastors end up dictating every part of your life, from the clothes you wear, the friends you associate with, to who you marry. I actually feel sorry for these people. They are searching (in the wrong place) for spirituality, for comfort, for answers, but instead they get abused and manipulated. The article points out, "The dilemma isn't new, but the increased awareness is."

Ted Haggard is the poster boy for this kind of behavior, and he has already self forgave himself and started another church. I like to point out Marjoe Gortner, the youngest ordained minister at age four, and how he outed himself as a fraud. Gortner admitted that his tent revivals were a sham, but that does not stop people from seeking out these money, power grubbing fakes. Radiant Life Church in Sacramento is battling a lawsuit that claims it's leader, Tony Cunningham, urged his congregation to "honor him" with money and paid vacations.

Some people defend the actions of the pastors, claiming that it is biblical. In fact there is an entire cottage industry called The Gospel of the Rich, or the Gospel of Money, that claims that Jesus "wants you to be rich." I'm not a biblical scholar, but I'm sure money was not the intent of any of the teachings. Does it take an atheist (me) to point out to these people that JC f*%$ up the money lenders and merchants on the steps of the church. Perhaps there is no talking sense to these types of believers.

Give credit where credit is due, Christian radio host, Eric Hogue (KFIA 710am) said, "As a Christian, it makes me mad that some so called spiritual leaders use their position to manipulate people." Hogue's radio show has experienced an increase in callers talking about their experiences, which brings much needed attention to the problem.

The abuse is so out of control that many members experience difficulty leaving the church. "They called us cowards because we had spoken out. They deleted us as their friends from Facebook," says Jill Decker on leaving the church. For people like Decker the church is also a place to have friends and relationships. When they try and leave, they risk leaving behind their friends and their community. It is not uncommon to be blacklisted, often times at the urging of the pastor himself. What would Jesus do. There are so many stories from the JW's, the Mormon's, cults and Christianity about good people being ostracized from the very people they once called friends, the people they used to worship with and trust. This is not good Christian behavior and it is not good human behavior. Many, upon leaving their church, never come back and can you blame them.

* Marjoe Gortner documentary and article.

* Sexed Up Preacher

* Stealing From the Poor

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I regret saying that this is "the gayest blog ever". What I meant to say was this post is an attempt at being kind and tender. I totally regret say what I said. Still, as I look back on this post, I like it. I still "mean" everything I said in it. I guess I shouldn't second guess myself. The thing about writing is that it is quick and off the top of my head, spontaneous. I have no apologies for that.

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Eternal spring - Kriss the Sexy Atheist's MySpace Blog |

This is from August 2007 and my feelings have not changed. I still wish that I had freckles.

The Lies in the Gaps

Unable to win the climate debate against those pesky scientific facts, at least the correct ones, the Christian Republican Right Wingers keep referencing the stolen emails to prove their distorted views. Just like Creationism needs science (Darwin, evolution) to insert God in the Gaps, deniers of climate change use science to bolster their arguments against the evidence of climate change. The Rights denial of Global Warming is perpetuated by their lies and misinformation: the Sarah Palins of the world say they want to improve the environment but they have big oil in their back pocket, they stymie the health care debate with made up points like death panels, but where is their evidence.

The Rights latest talking points are from the stolen emails that claim that tree's in Siberia show data (through analyzing tree rings) that prove against global warming. I don't doubt the findings of the stolen emails, but the Right neglects/forgets to mention data from coral reefs, ice core samples, rising sea levels, recommendations from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the EPA (during the Bush years the EPA recommended immediate action, but Chenney would not even read the email, and Bush is an End of Timer anyway, so he doesn't care about the future). Anyone that has ever taken a college Statistics class knows that when the data points produce an anomaly, you just throw out that specific data point and use the rest of the data. The God in the Gaps keeps getting smaller and smaller with each scientific discovery and the voice of climate change deniers is inaudible when stacked up against the mountains of data that prove them wrong (at least it should be).

What can one expect from the promoters of fear, the promoters of End of Times scenarios. While the Right hopes and prays for the President to fail, the President is in Copenhagen trying to get India and China to curb emissions. The Bush clan entertains Saudis, and visa versa, in Saudi Arabia, "Drill baby" is the mantra in Alaska and no efforts are being made by the Right to curb our dependency on oil. President Obama wants to create green jobs to help the economy and the environment, but the Right want to see his birth certificate as they build pipelines, with no gas or oil sources (I mean contracts to let oil and gas flow through the pipeline). The pipeline, just like their arguments against climate change, go nowhere.

Slate article from the New Atheist mentor, the super awesome Christopher Hitchens about the Rights deception tactics.

The Pipeline to Nowhere

Festivus, It's For the Rest of Us, Or Not

Centuries before the Christ Child there were many winter solstice celebrations. The Norse would bring evergreen tree's into their homes and burn yule logs to celebrate life during the harsh winter months. In Rome, Saturnalia was a month long party to celebrate the God of agriculture, Saturn. Pagan god, Mithra, was said to be born on the 25th of December, born of a rock, and his party was fitting of a god. So how did our current holiday celebrations come to be?
If you can't beat them, join them was the philosophy of church in the fourth century. Because the date was already celebrated, it is theorized that church officials adopted the date, December 25th, as the birth of the Christ Child-Jesus. The bible does not mention when Jesus was born (some think in the spring), but since Pagans were already celebrating during this time, church officials decided, in an effort to promote their religion, that December was the month. They also adopted the use of what later became known as the Christmas tree and they added the use of apples to symbolize the Garden of Eden. Latter still, the apples turned into ornaments to decorate the tree.
Christ was born somewhere between 8-4 BC in Bethlehem. Christian historians, in 221 AD, came up with March 21 (spring equinox) as the day of creation, the day of conception of the Christ child. In 336 AD the first Nativity celebration happened and nine years latter, Pope Julius the first declared the 25th of December to be the birthday of Jesus. Again, this was the time of Saturnalia, the month long roman holiday, Mithra, the god of the unconquerable sun, was born on the 25th, and Juvenalia, a feast honoring children at about the time of winter solstice, were also celebrated.

Easter was the main Christian holiday until the fourth century when church officials instituted the birth of Jesus as a holiday. Even today there is not a unified belief or celebration time. Greek and Russian Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas thirteen days after the 25th. It is known as Epiphany or Three Kings Day and it is a celebration of the (supposed) day that the Three Kings went to go see baby Jesus. Regardless, with the passing of time the Churches plan worked and by the middle ages Christianity and Christmas replaced winter solstice celebrations and paganism.