One other thing...

About the recent fighting between Israelis and Palestinians. Pathetic. I could come up with all sorts of words, but none is as pertinent - just like all the individuals caught up in this game of hatred - pathetic. Unfortunately, you have two groups that are rooted in an ancient battle of "who's the bigger retard". Sure they have hospitals, scientists, electricity, houses, cell phones and the like, but deep down inside there is very little sense of humanity - something that backwards-ass religious traditions know very little about. So there you have it. Two pathetic groups killing to obtain peace. Stupid fuckers.
PAX

Strange People Strike Again!

It is usually amidst a tragedy that we see the stupid side of so many people. 7 people are now dead after 2 terrible avalanches in the Ferni, BC region. A spokesperson was heard as saying that "it was god's mercy that let that man live" referring to one of the survivors. This type of blatant bullshit just kills me! And what does god think about the others that died? That they where not "worthy" of "mercy"? Maybe they weren't nice people? WFT is wrong with these "it must have been god's mercy" idiots:( You don't know what you're talking about. Leave it at that, and show some respect for those that have died.

My condolences to the family of the lost snowmobilers. And a huge hats off to the countless individuals who risk their own lives to save others.

Ethics

Ethics. It has a few definitions. I will concentrate on the notion that ethics are knowing right from wrong. Religious folks tell atheists they do not have the ability to know the difference between right and wrong because they have no "guide" to tell them. There is no argument in that statement, but religious folks still use it. The guide that I am referring to is the old testament and the new testament - two religions for the price of one!
There is only one way to read the bible (the OT and the NT - the jewish and christian stuff), as it was translated. The word of god translated? Blasphemy!
Mary Magdalene is known as a young girl in some bibles and a prostitute in another. I do think that the difference is a little extreme. Come on sheeple, do you really think that the bible writings are anywhere near their original state? Who do you think EDITED the the two religions together? Why do you think the prophesies of the OT were fulfilled in the NT? Who chose what texts stayed and what were cut? Do yourself a favor. Try reading a few books related to the history of your religious writings, and you just may learn a thing or two about the "ethics" of it all.

FMF

To bad jehovah & jesus - Allah has the last word

Let there be light! And with these words, god jehovah started it all. After alot of killing, incest, infanticide, anger, jealousy and just plain meanness, jesus came along. Jesus/god/son of god came around and made things a little easier for the world. He was nicer, a big hit with the ladies, but not such a big hit with the Romans or Jews. But hey he was jesus/god/son of god and that was the end of that. Not so fast Irenaeus! Many years later, a fella by the name of mohammad was chosen by HIS god (allah) to tell the world what religion was really about. Submission! How simple can a doctrine get! Anyhow, it seems that allah and his prophet mohammad wrote "the holy bible 3.0 - the last word". All you religious people out there that believe in a universe creating god have little choice but to SUBMIT to allah. When will all of you bible thumpers realize that you are being rooked by the greatest story ever sold? Happy Holidays!
FMF

Christian Americans Are Not True Americans

Whatever happened to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness? This basic American creed has been hijacked by religious nutbars in the United States. Why is it that religious folks and their 'moral' bullshit can't keep their bullshit to themselves? Why do they get to decide some other fellow Americans' happiness (and the pursuit of)? By what right? What? The bible? You have to be frikin' kidding me! That book is full of so much shit that it's sick. It's full of murder, rape, incest, infanticide, and a pretty jealous and angry main character. If you ever wonder why there are so many Atheists out there, it's cause they probably read the bible and understand the power of bullshit!

I have to say that I am terribly sorry for the gay folks that are screwed by Proposition 8. I'm sorry that you have to deal with all of those people out there that are not true Americans.

Peace,
from Canada
FMF

Are Pads a Medical Necessity?

I know this is a strange thing for a guy to be thinking about, but here goes. Are there other alternatives to feminine pads? A safe alternative to pads? Here is a quote from an article I read about women in Uganda.

"urban poor were improvising with unhealthy materials such as banana fibers, grass, leaves, old newspapers, and pieces of cloth that did not provide reliable protection."

It seems there is a doctor out there that developed a safe, cheap pad for the poor folk.
Pads are expensive in Canada. For single moms or women hit with hard times, that means taking money from other things like food to buy pads.

I really thing that something should be done to help the Canadian "poor". I'm sure some sort of tax credit or other assistance scheme could be employed here.

The reason that I thought of this is because a lady friend of mine (who is having a tough time right now) finds that living is really tough on a single income. No Shit! So when she was at WalMart the other day buying pads, she started to cry. She really had no choice. It's like, get the pads or make a bloody mess everywhere. I'm sure she is not the first to fell like this.

If anyone reads this, consider what I'm suggesting here. Let's see if we can't figure something out here.

The quote cited was from the article:

Uganda's Makerere University technologists invent papyrus-based sanitary protection
http://hopebuilding.pbwiki.com/Affordable+menstrual+pads+keep+girls+in+school,+create+jobs

FMF

Congratulations Are In Order

Wow, I can't believe it! A Black person in the White House - and not in handcuffs! I'm not sure who to be impressed with the most - the American people - or president elect Obama. Mr. Obama seems to have captured the sensibilities of the American public. Maybe this president will use his power to bring positive change to his fellow country folk and maybe some other parts of the world. Good job Mr. Obama, and may the force be with you.

FMF,
from Canada eh?

Patron Saint of Children is a Guy?

The christian tradition of making everyday folks really special, is known as sainthood. The patron saint of kids is saint nicholas. I guess a saint for children is supposed to care for & stand by kids and just make sure they're alright. Firstly - In my few years on this earth, I have noticed the the vast majority of child care is provided by women. Why wouldn't the saint for kids be a woman? Oh yeah I forgot, women are nothing more than chattels. Secondly - It seems to me that some men in the christian church are the ones who molest boys - not care for them. Oh, shit! Maybe that's what a saint is! Maybe saints are supposed to be oppressive, cruel, molesting assholes. I guess if your not part of the christian church, you just don't get the meaning of this sainthood shit. Come on Mr. popeman, let's make a woman the patron saint of kids.
FMF

Chillin' in Vancouver

Well I'm here sitting in the hotel as I write (type). Continuing reading Sam Harris's book - The End Of Faith. It's a great read - if you believe that the god idea is bullshit and very anti human. Anyhow, I'll keep you posted on this book.
FMF

God Is Powerless Cause God don't Exist

So god is all powerfull and all knowing and all bullshit. God is powerless. Why does he need piss ants like humans to do his bidding on earth? If god is the supreme judge, why don'y religious folks let him judge? Why take away his fun? Why pretend like you know what is ultimately right or wrong? Religious folks do this cause they know that their god can't do jack shit without the assistance of humans. That's how pathetic god and his 'powers' are. (Psst... religious people that belive in god - he doesn't exist).
FMF

The Democratic Lunacy Of The USA

As the folks in the US get ready to vote for a new president, there are some who are getting ready to lynch one of the candidates. How is it that you can have democracy when many American's have such racially motivated hatred for one of the people running to be their president? I guess as long as you are a born-in-the-US-of-A kinda person, you have the right to run for president - but you do not have the right to win if you are black. It seems that anyone in the USA that is black is labeled a criminal, terrorist or un-christian. These are not the qualities of an American president. But what about democracy, freedom and all that other feelgood bullshit that the US is so famous for? Why is it that it only applies overseas and not at home? As my title implies, the US seems to be a country of a few too many wackos. It seems that these wackos are from a particular part of the US. Enough said. It is the freedom in the US that would allow anyone to be part of the The Democratic Lunacy Party. But, does freedom and democracy not require responsibility? Can we and should we really be able to say what we please without consequence? Watching those yahoos talk about Senator Obama in such a (racially motivated) hateful way (on youtube), makes me wonder if the US could ever have a REAL democratic election. BTW - a big SHAME ON YOU - Mr. McCain for allowing that racist bullshit to continue. Shame on you and your sidekick Sarah.

Yours, for a harmonious tomorrow

FMF

If this is religion - religion is sick

Hey all. Just some bullshit masquerading as "morality".
First, is a link to some religious fella who seems to think (like so many other twisted folks) that the bible has the "highest morality code". The site can be found at -

http://esoriano.wordpress.com/2008/09/10/the-bible-has-the-highest-morality-code/

The second item shows someone (a woman we're told) being stoned to death. The stoning is captured on a cell phone, judging by the crappy video. It can be seen at -

http://ballyblog.wordpress.com/2007/05/04/iraqis-stone-girl-to-death/ - note: this is not something christians would do.

Another story of high morals comes from the book of judges 19:22 (of the tanakh). The story is clearly a knock-off of the Genesis 19 story. I urge you to read about the two biblical stories and the apparent moral lesson, I really do. And if you need an explanation of the second tale, go to -

http://www.thebricktestament.com/judges/gang_rape_and_dismemberment/jg19_01.html

for a version I think anyone can understand.

The sad part of this exercise is that there are many out there who believe that being bad to other people - cause god said so - is moral (and if you want more examples, feel free to comment on this post).

I just wanted to give you a little taste (again) of the bible's "highest morality code" with some examples.


Pax,
FM

Suckers!

I just saw a video on CNN depicting a young man talking about how 'freedom is always worth the price' - as he walks away from the camera you see his prosthetic leg. He's making a reference to the fact that John McCain served to protect his country.
What I don't get is all this bullshit about all these people serving their country 'fighting for freedom' is some other country! I could see it if they were DEFENDING their freedom and liberty from others (within the borders of the U.S.), but they are going to some other country (usually when they are not wanted) and wreaking havok everywhere, forcing the U.S. brand of "democracy" - and they call this fighting for freedom? Give me a freakn' break.

Politicians are actually really smart. They know that most of the general public is dumb and complacent and this is how they are allowed to pull some of the craziest crap on everyone.  We let them. So when someone tells you that they are fighting for 'our' freedom abroad, just let them know that they've just been had. Thanks.

Direction - sinking

I just read an article about an ex math teacher turned mixed martial arts fighter. I guess helping out others learn is not as important or glamorous than beating the hell out of someone. Why would you want to beat the shit out of anyone anyway? I'm also wondering what kind of people are going to these events? Pay money to watch someone have the shit kicked out of him. Oh man :(

Bigotry is a crime

What the hell is the matter with folks today (or any other day for that matter)? What makes you - yeah YOU - think that you are any different than me? You eat, right? So do I! What a coincidence! I go to the crapper. What, so do you? You wear clothes? Me too. You sleep? Me too! It's kinda nice to have a roof over your head isn't it? I think so.

I could go on and on with our similarities, so what is the problem with people? The problem, as I see it, is an issue of "I'm better than you are" syndrome. One of the most difficult things that we do is not being able to keep our bigotries to ourselves. To put it another way would be to say that we just can't not say something about how someone is doing something "wrong" - usually when it's not even our business! Taking a position like this implies that you must know how to do things right. Aside from how you reach your moral conclusions, this is what I mean.

Keeping your nose (or opinions) out of others' issues, would/could reduce much of the tension on this big planet of ours. Bigotry is a crime against humanity. It devalues humanity, it disrespects the human mind.

Bigotry is a crime.

FMF

Riddle Me This

I have a few questions for you folks to ponder.

Question 1

If you had a 5 year old son/daughter that spoke to an imaginary friend, what would you think?

Question 2

If you had a 15 year old son/daughter that spoke to an imaginary friend, what would would you think?

Question 3

If you had a 25 year old son/daughter that spoke to an imaginary friend, what would you think?

Question 4

If you had a friend that spoke of an imaginary friend who's name was Jesus, what would you think?

Just curious.

FMF

If Your're Gonna Talk The Talk, Please Walk The Walk

I received a post on my funwall from a friend of mine. It's a picture depicting First Nations art and the sage words; Humility, Honesty, Truth, Bravery, Honesty, Respect & Love. In the post, my friend implies that these are "First Nations" virtues. Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to speak for a group of people. But, since my friend thinks these words are appropriate to this type of people, lets take a look. I lived in a town that had a high percentage of First nations people. Of all the drunks I saw on Front Street I would have to say that 95% were First Nations. Of the social services in town, I'd have to say that 80% are geared toward First Nations. The high suicide rate in the Northern communities is one of the highest in Canada. Public defecation and vagrancy are primarily a First nations problem. Doesn't sound so virtuous does it?

Let me be perfectly clear here, I am in no way saying that people with financial , social, mental or addiction problems are any less human than I am, but implying that these 7 "virtues" can be applied to all First Nations is not a true reflection of that society - or any society for that matter.

I believe that we should all try and emulate these 7 virtues - that would be a great start, but let's look at the misfortunates of society realistically. And remember, if you're going to talk the talk, do us all a favour and walk in your own shoes.

FMF

So what is so great about gawd?

1. God

a. A being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions.

The definition of god was taken by the Free Dictionary by Farlex. What a great service!

Anyhow...

This god is perfect? infallible? unable to make a mistake? This god is omnipotent - unlimited power? this god is omniscient - knowing everything? We shall see.

God chats with one of his right hand men on earth and tells him that he doesn't like the people of a couple of cities for they don't listen to his orders, so his solution is to kill them all. Then god proceeds to play a game with this Abraham fella. By the conversation between god and Abraham, it would seem that Abraham is making god see some "rationale". As for the rest of this little story, we now turn to a resident of one of those wicked cities. Lot was a very nice man for he listened to god. One day god sent a couple of his best looking male angles down to meet with Lot to have tea. Soon after Lot's guests arrived there was a clamor outside. It would seem that many of the town's homosexuals wanted a piece of Lot's guests. Lot would have no part of it but instead sent his two virgin daughters out into the mob as a token gesture of his hospitality. The story gets better when Lot gets jiggy with his two daughters, and not a word from this god fella. I would encourage anyone to read this old testament story, and decide weather this god character is all he's cracked up to be.

The bible reference is Genesis 18:19 with portions of this story found in the Koran.