Sigh. Dei Gratia Regina: by the grace of God, Queen
Sigh. Dei Gratia Regina: by the grace of God, Queen
Design a better calendar: new zero year needed
It’s two thousand years since the birth of Christ; the zero year. I think it’s time to free ourselves from the Christian calendar…
Charles McVety, President of the Institute of Canadian Values, demonstrates textbook homophobia
I was listening to As It Happens on my way downtown on Wednesday, and overheard an interview with Charles McVety. I recommend listening to the interview. It’s about ten minutes. It’s worth a listen.
Is Christmas a myth?
Is Christmas a myth? Is Christmas essentially Christian? If so, is Christianity essentially a myth? Does Jesus or Santa Claus want us to keep killing civilians in Afghanistan? All good questions…
Bumper stickers
Bumper stickers and car magnets are an interesting window into human identities and human values. Generally people aren’t paid to put these kinds of things on their vehicles so we know they’re authentic. And in our culture, a car or truck is a serious reflection of who we are. We’re generally very careful about what…