A fine example of Christian tolerance for other faiths.

We’ve had an ongoing thread here on SEB wherein a Christian asks why he is perceived as the bad guy. It’s a thread I’ve mostly stayed out of because the regulars are already doing a pretty excellent job of making the argument. Besides, I’m always posting examples of why Christians are often perceived as the . . . → Read More: A fine example of Christian tolerance for other faiths.

Kimberly Daniels warns us of “The Danger in Celebrating Halloween.”

Update: The original entry on CBN.com has been yanked after just about everyone on the Internet noticed it and started linking to it. So I’ve updated the link to point to the article’s home on the Charisma magazine website.

Nope, this isn’t another article in the yearly tradition of warning you about checking your . . . → Read More: Kimberly Daniels warns us of “The Danger in Celebrating Halloween.”

Christians protest upcoming video game based on “Dante’s Inferno.”

Update: Looks like this is actually a PR stunt by Electronic Art’s PR company. Never let it be said that I’m not willing to own up when I’ve been had. It looked real enough to me considering some of the stupid game protests in the past.

It was a small group of about 13 people . . . → Read More: Christians protest upcoming video game based on “Dante’s Inferno.”

Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian, explains the proper way to pray.

I hadn’t ever heard of Betty Bowers before, but if all her stuff is as funny as this video clip:

… then I’m going to start paying a lot more attention.

Found via Way of the Woo.

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Laci gives 10 tips on how Christians can talk to Atheists.

I admit it. I clicked on the play button because she was cute. Then I found out she had a wickedly sharp sense of humor to go along with her good looks. This had me nearly in tears from laughter at a couple of points. Check it:

The scary part is I’ve had more than . . . → Read More: Laci gives 10 tips on how Christians can talk to Atheists.

Humanists launch Godless holiday campaign - FOX News mocks it.

I’ve gotten quite a few emails today about a American Humanist Association press release about a new bus campaign they’ve launched in Washington D.C.. Here’s one news item on the topic from HometownAnnapolis.com:

You better watch out. There is a new combatant in the Christmas wars.

Ads proclaiming, “Why believe in a god? Just be . . . → Read More: Humanists launch Godless holiday campaign - FOX News mocks it.

And now, a musical interlude: “Smack those Christians Down” by Jay Spears

This was apparently uploaded last December to YouTube, but I only just found out about it thanks to the folks over at Unreasonable Faith. It’s quite funny though it will, as UF points out, give Christians with a persecution complex fuel for their fires:

That song will be stuck in my head all day now.

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Unreasonable Faith’s guide to Christian Clichés and Phrases.

Ever wondered what Christians really mean when they use their favorite catchphrases? Daniel Florien over at Unreasonable Faith translates for us. Here’s a sample:

“What can I pray for you about?”

Translation: “Any juicy tidbits about your life I can spread through the prayer gossip grapevine?” Acceptable Response: “Thanks for asking. You’re so kind. My . . . → Read More: Unreasonable Faith’s guide to Christian Clichés and Phrases.

Right Wing Watch highlights the GodTV “Election Special.”

How freaked out was the Religious Right over this election? Just check out this ten minute highlight from the two hour “election special” on GodTV put together by Right Wing Watch:

These people are fucking nuts. The end-of-the-world rhetoric is just over the top. Alas it looks like they’ve gotten their wishes with regards to . . . → Read More: Right Wing Watch highlights the GodTV “Election Special.”

Every Trick-or-Treater’s worst nightmare.

WARNING! Do not watch the following video if you have a weak heart! It’s THAT FRIGHTENING!

OK, we’re just poking a little fun at our more… enthusiastic… Christian neighbors, but I can recall as a kid hitting a couple of houses in our neighborhood which did attempt to proselytize to us. Nothing on as creepy . . . → Read More: Every Trick-or-Treater’s worst nightmare.