In February 2017 a Virginia judge ordered five vandal teenagers to read a list of 35 books as a form of punishment. Additionally they were ordered to visit museums and watch movies with their parents. This crosses the line into forced indoctrination. The teenagers had spray painted a historic school house for black children with… Continue reading Sentencing criminals to read specific books is forced indoctrination
I am excited to say today is inspiring First Lady Melania Trump's birthday. She has done a wonderful job uniting the nation by attending events and meeting groups of people that reflect American values. I understand some people may question my use of the word "inspiring" when describing Melania Trump, considering the media is obsessed… Continue reading What should be discussed more often about First Lady Melania Trump
An acquaintance recently asked for my thoughts on a clip of political commentator Dinesh D'Souza claiming the difference between a Christian and an atheist is that the atheist will say, "My position is based on evidence." First, I understand where D'Souza is coming from. I have personally observed many atheists state their views are based… Continue reading Atheist perspective: I do not claim my atheist views are based on evidence
I recently watched 2017 documentary titled "Can We All Get Along?" on national government-operated Swedish TV that showcased Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in a positive light. The documentary opened with an intro stating the hour-long film would showcase the black perspective of the '90s. "Can we all get along?" happens to be what… Continue reading CNN’s documentary “Can We All Get Along?” presents Nation of Islam’s leader Louis Farrakhan in a positive light
Swedish political group Feministisk Initiativ in Kiruna, Sweden proposed in March 2018 to replace the community's existing logo with a sexist logo featuring the colors pink and white and includes a female symbol. On April 1, 2018 the feminist group posted on Facebook (translated).. NEW COMMUNITY TO NEW KIRUNA! Feminist initiative Kiruna is presenting a… Continue reading Swedish feminist political group proposes sexist community logo
There have been a number of times where atheists have told me I sound like a "Christian." I tend to get this response when I speak harshly of communism, criticize the public education system and explain why I think Americans should have access to firearms. What is amusing to me about being told I sound… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Becoming atheist does not mean you have to change everything about you
Over the years I've joined a number of atheist Facebook groups to connect with other atheists on the web. Instead of seeing posts of inspiration and kindness, I was often dismayed to see meme after meme making fun of religion, specifically Christianity. Sure, I chuckled at a few, but I quickly became bored with them… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Making fun of religion has never been my thing
Pop stars are hypocritical all the time, but I have to give attention to Lady Gaga because she's the only mainstream pop star I've seen live in the last decade. #March4OurLives we say #BeKind !! pic.twitter.com/PUWghs405G — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) March 24, 2018 Lady Gaga posted a couple of videos of her participating in a… Continue reading Lady Gaga: If you’re going to talk the talk for more gun control, then walk the walk
While Sweden is often praised for trying cutting-edge gender experiments on its young citizens in the public education system, there are looming problems that rarely receive attention despite being serious threats to the stability of the country. These problems include breakdown of the family, parenting changes, and, ultimately, population decline. An article recently published on… Continue reading The looming problems of Sweden’s praised gender role experiments
Someone in an atheist group asked, "Do you ever go to church/synagogue/mosque with family members (who know you are atheist) to make them happy? Have you ever done so before? Would you do so?" I answered. I have been to church a few times with my grandma since I became atheist at 18 years old… Continue reading Occasionally I attend church with family even though they know I am atheist
