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Everyone Draw Muhammad – Satan’s Commentary

(SATAN’S JOURNAL)
Dude, where have I been? I only now somehow stumbled upon this whole ‘everybody draw Muhammad thing.’ I mean, of course I’m aware of the situation. Newspapers drawing the prophet, then fundamentalists demanding an apology; Southpark’s spoofs (is this ok? Putting him inside a van, etc.)
But I just found the blog “Everyone Draw Mohammed” [...]

Noah’s Ark Found on Ararat

Noah’s Ark Found on Ararat

Hurrah. After years of searching for it – in exactly the place that it is supposed to be – the evangelical search team named “Noah’s Ark Ministries International,” a Hong Kong-based documentary outfit, has discovered Noah’s Ark on Mt. Ararat in Eastern Turkey.
Kind of. In fact, they found a large wooden structure at about 13,000 [...]

Is God a racist? If Jesus is historical – yes!

‘Stuart’ wrote asking me about something I’d said on my about page:
“I was reading your “about” page, and wondered how you came to the conclusion that if Jesus existed then God would love white people more than other
ethnic races?”
This unnerving assumption may sound like I’m just being wicked and picking fights. Not true! The problem [...]

Clash of Titans Review – “Nearly Unwatchable”

I’ve been excited to see 2010’s Clash of the Titans since the previews came out last year. War on the Gods despite great odds? Defiance as a principle and free right? Greek mythology? These are some of my favorite themes. Unfortunately, if it weren’t for Gemma Arterton – who, even while standing pretty still and [...]

What is Christmas?

-Satan’s Journal-
Hi – Satan here. It’s been a while. I was kind of busy with little trivial stuff, work etc. Christmas came and went. I’ll bet a lot of you think I hate Christmas. Jesus Christ is born, he will later conquer me and restore righteousness, blah blah blah. No, Christmas to me is just [...]

The tomb of Jesus Christ found!

I’m willing to bet that archaeologists will soon find the tomb of Jesus Christ. We’ve already had some close calls; the family tomb that included a Mary and Joseph; the tomb of the ‘brother of Jesus’; and of course the Turin shroud which continues to be used as evidence for the historical Jesus. During the [...]

A response to the Swiss ban on mosque minarets

I love the Swiss. I think it’s absolutely brilliant that they banned the Islamic Mosque Minarets. If not ‘ethically appropriate’, it is certainly at least a statement about their dedication to religious freedom and tolerance; an issue too quickly misunderstood.
Already Switzerland is facing criticism and condemnation; such a strong backlash that the Supreme Court may [...]

Monogamy, Polygamy, and Religion

Monogamy, Polygamy, and Religion

“Love one another – but make not a bond of love”. A quote from Kahlil Gilbran; the richest and wisest writer I’m familiar with. I’ve taken that to heart since I was a teenager. I am filled with fascination for the beauty of the opposite sex. I love women. It feels unnatural to be with [...]

Religion and Freedom of Speech

I admit it. I was raised Christian and many of my friends and family are still religious. Thus – not only do I attempt to modify my opinions with a fair dose of moderation and consideration for others, I also try to back up my arguments with evidence and research. You’ll find few (or ‘fewer’ [...]

Nietzsche, Christianity and Religious Tolerance

Nietzsche, Christianity and Religious Tolerance

This long, rambling post was taken from my private journal with very little editing. It’s mostly a tangent – and yet much more fun to read than an article.
What did you learn about in school today, dearest? I learned about the revolt of the slaves. I learned how the Jewish, slave mentality, unique in history [...]

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