Archive for April 26th, 2008

In the name of rationality and reason

Saturday, April 26th, 2008
“Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense.” — Voltaire We can reason and rationalize just about anything, including our lack of exercise and bad eating habits. We rationalize insensitivity to others’ feelings because we live in a world that has become coarse and crude. Are we reasonable? Are [...]

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Thanksgiving in April?

Saturday, April 26th, 2008
(Satire.) Although Thanksgiving is still more than seven months away, it seems fitting to take stock and give thanks now, while there is still something left to be grateful for. Indeed, given the dismal slate of presidential candidates from which Americans will choose this November, Thanksgiving Day 2008 may be a dreary day, devoid of all [...]

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