This is why Epicureanism is so smart

Amazing! The Pope comes to the U.S apologizing daily about the priestly sex scandal and telling us that his heart bleeds for the victims.  He asks the faithful (unbelievably, there are still some left) to pray for the bishops and support the clergy.  Does he actually suggest any beneficial changes?    No, absolutely not.  He wants …

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The intelligent Christians fight back

British review of a hard right-wing "Christian" book "Become a Better You" by Joel Osteen, televangelist Cheesy smiles: one on the front cover; two on the back. Cheesy stories: every couple of pages. Self-fulfilment advice for complacent and inexplicably sad rich people. Veneer level: Christian truisms follow each other like rides at Disneyland. Spiritual nutrition? …

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