Archive for March, 2006

Distracted

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

I’m a bad, bad blogger. I’ve been neglecting this site for a few weeks now. There are comments from three days ago I haven’t even read yet. I’m sorry about that, but it’s going to be like this for a while.
My grandmother’s illness and death are partially to blame, but there’s a […]

Goodbye GOD or NOT

Sunday, March 26th, 2006

Two weeks ago, GOD or NOT 10 was cancelled because there were no theist submissions. Tomorrow’s edition, which was to be hosted at Buridan’s Ass, is also cancelled.  Once again, the theist bloggers have shown no interest in participating; not a single believer submitted work.
It’s over.  The grand experiment has failed, and I’m bringing […]

Calendar of Credulity - Part III: The Annunciation

Sunday, March 26th, 2006

Yesterday was the Christian feast of the Annunciation. March 25th is significant because it’s exactly nine months before December 25. December 25th is significant because it was chosen long ago by some ecumenical marketing committee as the ideal date to help Christmas steal market share from the pagan winter solstice festivities. […]

GOD or NOT Submissions Needed

Friday, March 24th, 2006

GOD or NOT #11 (Evil) will be hosted at Burdan’s Ass on Monday. I’ve been told that submissions have been very light on both sides. This is a great topic, and it’s easy to write about, so submit something. The deadline is technically today, but Buridan might be willing to accept a […]

Grandma / Moses

Thursday, March 16th, 2006

God is torturing my grandmother.
Nearly two weeks ago, my ninety-something grandmother was struck by some inexplicable infection and taken to the hospital because she stopped responding. She doesn’t speak, can’t eat and will only occasionally move her eyes in response to a loud noise or someone calling her name. She is, to […]