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So, is Thatcher someone you wish to honor, having passed? Can she be remembered fondly? Bonus points if you're British.

It is a laughable/cringe-worthy song, as much as I admire the unironic intentions. Unfortunately there are racist implications that seem to undermine the song. Brandishing the Confederate Flag is raci

This is probably simply because said people are homophobic, but like bacon. The Bible doesn't matter to them, but might be useful. And for the record I realize that New ...

Oscar Wilde said it's the lowest form of wit, and we should strive to edify one another. Anyway! That Ezekial verse is a fave of mine as well. Hehe. Is ...

"22 And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree: 23 His body shall not ...

Any attempt to understand western civillization must account for, after Greek and roman works, the Bible, both testaments. Especially if you claim an interest in literature. I may or may ...

Why are there threads devoted to contemplating the banal, base drivel in the Bible? Why not contemplate the good stuff?

I think people are turning to Atheism/Agnosticism because of the absurdity of the Biblical stories when compared to what science has unraveled in modern times. Which is rather normal; old ...

He is awesome, particularly because he's one of the few authors I've read who can write well in German. In fact, as I think Snoink was suggesting, he's one of ...

How does no one like Job, it's terrific? (It's thematic problems are a lot less obvious than they seem). Did someone say Nietzsche's consistent? What is wrong with this board!?!? ...

You really like the book of revelations? I can relate to it being fascinating in youth, it was for me as well. The less you believe in it though, the ...

Well, it's such a personal thing. I'm more a fan of old-school atheism, up to say Berty Russell. Hitchens is problematic at best, even disregarding his vocal and obdurate position ...

In an effort to facilitate more informed debates about religion, I propose a reading challenge. I challenge every christian to read The New Testament (which can be found online for ...

@Rubric It's an unorthodox definition, but I think "proud" is often used as an antonym for "ashamed" or "embarrassed". Well said. It's a matter of casting off the guilt that ...

So if race is just colour... then, if I tanned a lot and then my skin became much darker, would I stop being considered as 'white'? You can easily change ...