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2012-04-21T15:18:22+00:00

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Dead Presidents, Negroes With Guns and the NRA

Last updated on: April 21, 2012 at 3:18 pm By Christian Piatt

I’m not a gun guy. I got turned off by guns the one time my dad took be to a gun range and let me try out his Ruger. It was deceptively light, made of some kind of polymer. It felt more like a toy than a weapon with any real power. Then I pulled the trigger. The recoil made my wrist and shoulder tingle, and not in a good way. I’ve always been averse to sudden, loud noises too,... Read more

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2012-04-20T15:13:18+00:00

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What To Do About “Radical Feminist Nuns”

Last updated on: April 20, 2012 at 3:13 pm By Christian Piatt

It’s not exactly headline-worthy news that many Catholics actually hold personal beliefs that don’t line up with church doctrine. It does get a little more interesting, however, when an umbrella group for 57,000 American nuns is called to the carpet for straying from Church teaching. Reportedly, the nuns are promoting ideas on issues like abortion and homosexuality, among others in their programs that the Church condemns. The ladies in black and white have gotten into some hot water with the... Read more

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2012-04-19T15:41:59+00:00

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“Open Homosexuality,” Prostitution and Tony Perkins’ Moral Slippery Slope

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 at 3:41 pm By Christian Piatt

Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council, appeared on Janet Mefferd‘s Christian radio show recently and offered what shocked many, though it probably shouldn’t have. The surprise came when Perkins drew a correlation between the repeal of the Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law and the recent Secret Service scandal involving agents hiring prostitutes in Colombia. Following is an excerpt of what he said during the interview: Just for a moment step back and look at the implications of... Read more

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2012-04-18T15:15:46+00:00

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Death by Faith Healing: a Church/State Separation Dilemma

Last updated on: April 18, 2012 at 3:15 pm By Christian Piatt

The sovereignty of religion in the United States is a thorny issue when it comes to state powers. But most Americans can agree that there are lines that even the Church cannot cross. The problem is that sometimes that realization comes too late. Sixteen-year-old Austin Sprout is the most recent victim of such religious transgressions. Oregon’s Register-Guard recently reported that Sprout’s parents declined medical care for their son, opting instead for prayer to ensure his recovery from an undisclosed but... Read more

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2012-04-17T14:33:41+00:00

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Social Media and Our Epidemic of Loneliness

Last updated on: April 17, 2012 at 2:33 pm By Christian Piatt

I don’t usually pull such large quotes from other sources on my blog, but the recent cover article in The Atlantic called “Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?” (Stephen Marche) is worth sharing. It’s about a growing trend of social isolation and loneliness in our culture, despite innumerable social media connections we use to counteract that problem. Marche starts with a sobering illustration: Yvette Vickers, a former model and B-rate movie star, best known for her role in Attack of the... Read more

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2012-04-16T17:41:40+00:00

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From “Mad Men” to “Girls” – The Evolution of Sexism

Last updated on: April 16, 2012 at 5:41 pm By Christian Piatt

HBO debuted a new comedy last night called “Girls.” Twenty-five-year-old Lena Dunham writes, directs and stars a new Young Adult generation’s “Reality Bites.” Creator and star of the underground hit film, “Tiny Furniture,” Dunham is fast establishing herself as a cultural prophet. As she states, perhaps a little ironically, in the first episode last night: “I could be the voice for this generation..or at least a voice for a generation.” Her fearless transparency and clever knack for witty dialogue... Read more

2012-04-16T14:28:01+00:00

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Church Sign Epic Fails, Part Eight

Last updated on: April 15, 2012 at 1:58 pm By Christian Piatt

Hard to top the Easter Edition, but here’s another batch to keep you smiling on Tax Day. Church Sign Epic Fails: Easter Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, Part Six Church sign epic fails, part five Church sign epic fails, part four Church sign epic fails, part three More church sign epic fails Church sign epic fails Read more

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2012-04-14T18:39:53+00:00

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The Vasectomy: A Conversation with My “Boys”

Last updated on: April 14, 2012 at 6:39 pm By Christian Piatt

Got some good news last night; the first printing of PregMANcy is finally in the warehouse. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered for your patience. And for those who have yet to put in their order, what the hell are you waiting for??? In honor of the arrival of our newest bundle of joy, here’s one of my favorite chapters from the book. It’s a rather, um, personal look at my experience getting a vasectomy. ***** I’m thrilled to have Zoe... Read more

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2012-04-13T21:15:07+00:00

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White Folk Poppin’ and Lockin’ for Jesus

Last updated on: April 13, 2012 at 9:15 pm By Christian Piatt

This song really is a rare and fantastic find. Thanks to Jason Rose for directing me to it. As a writer, I just can’t summon the words to do it justice. You simply have to watch. And make sure you hang in there until the 1:50 mark to get the full pop-and-lock effect, along with some moonwalking in penny loafers that will BLOW YOUR MIND. Happy Friday! Read more

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