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Women as Christians (HL Mencken)

39. Women as Christians THE GLAD TIDINGS preached by Christ were obviously highly favourable to women. He lifted them to equality before the Lord when their very possession of souls was still doubted by the majority of rival theologians. Moreover, … Continue reading

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Real men don’t care if you consider them “real men”

Real men don’t care if you consider them real men

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Mormons are not Christian

Mormons are not Christian “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will … Continue reading

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Popes are not Christians

“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.”–Christian Bible, Book of James, 12:33 Popes … Continue reading

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Examining humor (Orange Jews 100% Concentrated)

Orange Jews: 100% Concentrated To paraphrase Goethe: Among that which we find “humorous” are moral-contrasts within a harmless concept; conversely if there is no moral contrast–or if the concept is not harmless–then we will find no humor. Moreover, we can … Continue reading

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Various stages of accepting Mormon Jesus

Various stages of accepting Mormon Jesus: “When dark skin people accept Jesus, their skin will lighten…” — Teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) MY RESPONSE “Great Big White World” — Marilyn Manson

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Stoicism is a virtue, apathy is a vice

As a stoic, I see so many bastardizing my brand: stoicism requires more of you than that you are simply, self-servingly disaffected. Many are not stoic but rather apathetic–hypocrites with a foundation of fear.

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When betters break the fourth-wall

And nothing more soothes and coos those of the herd of individuals than when their betters break the fourth-wall, dispelling all signs of preachiness, reassuring the herd that a vicarious life through the better comes not only without a judgment … Continue reading

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Assault in Tijuana (and the Goddamn church)

I was at a McDonalds in Zona Central, conversing with a homeless man who had been attacked and badly beaten about a week prior. While talking, another man came up to us asking for help with yet another man who … Continue reading

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Women love pensive, emotionally-constipated men

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