Superbowl time! Well, almost. So I’d like to bring up that most famous of football pasttimes: Open and obvious prayer when a player scores.I always found it crass when players waited until they were sure the cameras were on before they dropped to their knees and motioned to the sky above. Sure, they have the right to express themselves, and if they choose to share glory moments with a god that’s their choice, but why?Do they really think the all-powerfull ruler of the universe has a divine plan that includes them catching that football, or are they just doing it for image and politics?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060120/ap_on_re_eu/did_jesus_existDid Jesus really ever exist? Let’s find out! Will it change anything? Maybe not…BUT it may point out to fence-sitters just how fraudulent the Catholic Church (as well as all those protestant “cults”) is/are. Won’t that be fun?

Never let them say “and nobody even objected”…Here’s a letter from our CT director, Dennis Himes> Last month I went to the town hall in Vernon, the town I live in, and> noticed a large nativity scene on a lawn across the street. It wasn’t> clear whether or not the land it was on was city property, but it appeared> to be, so I wrote the mayor reminding her that if it was it would be a> violation of the U.S. and Conn. constitutions.> Today I received the following letter:> > ====== Start of letter> > Dear Mr. Himes:> > Thank you for your letter of December 14, 2005. Certainly, the Town of> Vernon is very sensitive to the issues raised by concerned citizens. By way> of explanation and not excuse, the Town of Vernon has allowed for the> placement of the Christian nativity scene in Central Park in front of Town> Hall for many years. It is our intention not to continue with that> tradition. As a result, the display will be dismantled shortly.> > If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.> > Sincerely,> >> Sometimes all you have to do is ask.>

Dave’s opinion:So let me get this straight…The alito nomination is coming to a head, with top Senate Dems coming out in opposition.At the same time, Bush’s rating is very low.At the same time, Multi-billionairre Osama makes a threat, via audio-tape. I guess he can’t afford a camcorder.How often do political issues have to coincide with vague terrorist threats before we really wonder just how real these threats are?

Well, actually it’s THIS atheist’s view!Today the SCOTUS helped out the assisted suicide advocates.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 17) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked the Bush administration’s attempt to punish doctors who help terminally ill patients die, protecting Oregon’s one-of-a-kind assisted-suicide law.

While I personally support the right for anyone to die with dignity, I don’t want that right for myself. As I see it, I’d rather be a living vegetable than dead, since death is nonexistance and it scares the pee out of me. I’d rather be a veggie (as long as my family is financially stable) with a 1% chance of consciousness than a dead guy with none.I think most people (even Atheists) disagree with me on this point. Too bad. I ain’t leaving. Leave that plug alone!