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Nine-year-old Joey was asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday School.

"Well, Mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he got to the Red Sea, he had his army build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then he radioed headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge and all the Israelites were saved."

"Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you?"… Continue

So let me just lay it out. There's no need for an introduction, aside from this: I decided to wear my Out Campaign crimson A t-shirt today

Today, I decided to stop in at my favorite Subway to get a sandwich and some cookies. While I was there, there was a gentleman who must have been in his 50s or 60s (I'm just guessing based on the fact that his hat proclaimed him to be a proud Vietnam Vet), and he was busy interjecting himself into some strangers' conversation. Of course he started a small se… Continue

This post was written by Julie for her blog, Attempts At Rational Behavior.

For the past few years I get a cringe of disappointment when I know the anniversary of September 11th is coming. It's not that I don't care, I do. I think the dead should be remembered and honored every day of our lives, not just on rare overly-hyped anniversaries. I've known people who lost children or spouses, and the anniversaries of… Continue

The Dragon In My Garage
by Carl Sagan

"A fire-breathing dragon lives in my garage"

Suppose (I'm following a group therapy approach by the psychologist Richard Franklin) I seriously make such an assertion to you. Surely you'd want to check it out, see for yourself. There have been innumerable stories of dragons over the centuries, but no real evidence. What an opportunity!

"Show me," you say. I lead you to my garage. You look inside and see a ladder, empty paint cans, an old tricycle -- but no… Continue