Category Archives: Religion

Young Sheldon on Religion

Posted on July 10, 2024 by odeboyz

Mum: Our religion is based on love, not fear Young Sheldon: So, what happens when people don’t follow the rules? Mum: They burn in hell Note Young Sheldon (Netflix) is a coming-of-age series with biting satire embedded in it

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Dorothy Parker on wealth

Posted on June 26, 2024 by odeboyz

“If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.”

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What you’re unlikely to hear but should

Posted on April 3, 2024 by odeboyz
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Blaise Pascal: On belief in God

Posted on October 26, 2023 by odeboyz

“If I believe in God and life after death and you do not, and if there is no God, we both lose when we die. However, if there is a God, you still lose and I gain everything.”

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When does life begin?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by odeboyz

A catholic priest, a Church of England clergyman and a rabbi discuss when life begins – “…at conception” said the priest, “…at birth” said the clergyman.  “…when the children grow up, leave home and the dog dies” said the rabbi. … Continue reading →

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The Michael Parkinson-Muhammad Ali Interview, 1971 (an extract)

Posted on September 28, 2023 by odeboyz

And I always asked my mother, I said, ‘Momma, how come is everything white?’ I said, ‘Why is Jesus white with blond hair and blue eyes? Why is the Lord’s supper all white men? Angels are white, the Pope, Mary, … Continue reading →

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Anything for a quiet life

Posted on August 17, 2023 by odeboyz
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The ultimate customer satisfaction survey

Posted on July 3, 2023 by odeboyz
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Atheism Explained

Posted on May 11, 2023 by odeboyz
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The meaning of money: Buddhism

Posted on April 3, 2023 by odeboyz

The dollar bill is only a dollar bill, as opposed to a bookmark, because the United States Treasury so designates it. Buddhist Philosophy (p. 27). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition. Buddhists believe that nothing has any meaning outside a specific … Continue reading →

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