R.E. Blakeslee is an open-minded, Star Trek nerd who also enjoys writing, cooking, reading, playing guitar, video gaming, and watering his plants.
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In the beginning…
From The Friendly Atheist: This is so funny!
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‘Teh Gay’ is not a sin! Ya’ll come to church now!
Dear Gays: You are not sinners. We now welcome you! The Church Phew! From Towleroad: An Omaha, Nebraska pastor has organized more than 100 area pastors of all different faiths to sign a proclamation welcoming gay people to Christianity and … Continue reading
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Ooh, I’m a new member!
Skeptical Child has been added to The Atheist Blogroll. You can see the blogroll in my sidebar. The Atheist blogroll is a community building service provided free of charge to Atheist bloggers from around the world. If you would like to … Continue reading
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Stephanie Meyer was right. Vampires really do sparkle!
Scientists have discovered sparkly vampires! No, not the vampires that smell like caramel, have bronze, tousled locks, only eat deer and bears, and sparkle! No, not them… Vampire stars. Yes, I know Edward Cullen is a star, and for that … Continue reading
Dear Pope, Please stop…
I find it jarring, telling, and frightening that a minority group must formally submit a cease hostility letter to the highest official in a supposedly loving religion. From: Towleroad. One day before the big EuroPride parade in Rome, the European Forum … Continue reading
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Tagged Euro Pride, Evolution, Gay Rights, Towleroad
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Theory…
What is a theory? I don’t know about you, but when I question friends about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, I receive a range of answers. Yes, I believe it. No, I don’t. It’s just a theory, not fact. I am … Continue reading
From Prehistory to an Enlightened Society
I recently finished reading the final installment of Jean M. Auel’s Earth’s Children Series, The Land of the Painted Caves. If you haven’t read it, I encourage you to start at the beginning with The Clan of the Cave Bear. … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheism, Books, Jean Auel, The thinking Atheist, Video
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Lara Croft — Reboot
I am anticipating this new version of Lara Croft! The graphics look great, but more importantly, Lara seems almost alive. HULU has additional information on the reboot of Tomb Raider, which is anticipated for release in the third quarter of … Continue reading
One of my favorites…
This is one of my favorite videos. Thanks Thinking Atheist!
Freedom!
Ever since I can remember, a part of me has always disbelieved that an omnipotent, all-knowing god exists somewhere in the multiverse. Yet as a youth, I trusted the Christians around me, which was probably why I prayed so hard for … Continue reading
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