Category Archives: Health

What Science Has Done For Us Lately

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

The last few days have brought reports of some amazing and fantastic good news. Regarding stem cell research. Three papers with real results of experimentation gone right. First: Researchers Uncover Mechanism That Regulates Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Metabolism Human pluripotent … Continue reading →

Posted in And now for something completely different, Education, Health, Medical research, Science | 1 Comment

The Colonic Catholics Are At It Again–Banning Breast Cancer Donations? Really?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

(Tip o’ the derby to Pharyngula for this one) I call these people colonic Catholics because – well, they just need the shit cleaned out of their brains. For your weekly dose of outrage: Bishop of Toledo bars assistance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Absurdity, America's image, Catholic church, Crazy fundies, Delusion, Education, Family, for fuck's sake!, Health, Health reform, Medical research, Mythology, Religion, Science, Skepticism, Stupidity, Superstition, Tragedy, Values, Women's rights | 17 Comments

Just The Vax, Ma’am–Delusional Denialism Has Many Faces…

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

Vaccine GestapoThey have swastikas on their shouldersThey’re such patriotic soldiersThey’re like a militia in MontanaThey’re a government agency in Atlanta Vaccine gestapo! Vaccine gestapo!Vaccine gestapo! Vaccine gestapo! They’re a medical military priesthoodJust like Adolf they preach the greater goodConscientious objectors … Continue reading →

Posted in Absurdity, And now for something completely different, Delusion, Education, Family, for fuck's sake!, Health, Health reform, Medical research, Mythology, Psychology, Science, Skepticism, Stupidity, Technology, Values | 14 Comments

Life Among the Sadventists: They’re Always Watching

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

The above video was made by Seventh-day Adventists for Seventh-day Adventists — or, as I prefer to call them, Sadventists, because it’s much more accurate.  The video is funny because it’s true.  It’s also disturbing because it’s true.  I’ve never … Continue reading →

Posted in Absurdity, And now for something completely different, Blasphemy, Crazy fundies, Delusion, Education, Family, for fuck's sake!, Funny, Health, Morality, Mythology, Psychology, Religion, Seventh-day Adventist, Sexuality, Skepticism, Spiritualism, Stupidity, Superstition, Values | 68 Comments

Fundie watch . . .

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

I just read this online and had to reread it to make sure it wasn’t a spoof…pathetically, it is a true story and not satire: The Latest Abortion Outrage A Christian activist had two fetuses called as witnesses—the latest sign … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Absurdity, America's image, Blog against theocracy, Crazy fundies, for fuck's sake!, Health, Politics, Religion, religious right watchdog, Separation of church and state, Women's rights | 16 Comments

Just let the kids starve . . .

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

So much has pissed me off in the last few days. The greedy-ass Republicans have voted to stop extending unemployment benefits to those who are out of work, and now this… Republicans block child nutrition bill WASHINGTON – House Republicans … Continue reading →

Posted in America's image, Bad God!, Family, Health, Politics, Values | 4 Comments

Fundie watch

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

How this group (Personhood, USA) ever managed to have their proposal taken seriously and put on a ballot in Colorado is mind-boggling. Alarming Amendment: Fundamentalists Use ‘Personhood’ Proposal To Invade America’s Bedrooms Rob Boston from Americans United writes: The theocrats … Continue reading →

Posted in Absurdity, America's image, Blog against theocracy, Catholic church, Crazy fundies, Family, Health, Morality, Politics, Religion, religious right watchdog, Separation of church and state, Sexuality, Stupidity | 19 Comments

Can we “regulate” Christian fundamentalist asshats?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

Not much time to write commentary, but wanted to put this up here and let you discuss in the comments. Ridiculous Radio Rant: ‘Christian Nation’ Activist Calls For ‘Regulating’ Homosexuals Ridiculous is too mild of a word to describe this … Continue reading →

Posted in Absurdity, America's image, Blog against theocracy, Crazy fundies, for fuck's sake!, Health, Politics, Religion, religious right watchdog, Separation of church and state, Sexuality, Stupidity | 19 Comments

Yoga isn’t Christianity? No shit Sherlock!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

These idiots just figured this out? Southern Baptist leader on yoga: Not Christianity LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Southern Baptist leader who is calling for Christians to avoid yoga and its spiritual attachments is getting plenty of pushback from enthusiasts who … Continue reading →

Posted in America's image, And now for something completely different, Crazy fundies, Family, Health, Hinduism, Psychology, Religion, Spiritualism | 8 Comments