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Are Men Useful For Anything Other Than Gamete Production?

Posted April 10, 2009 by CJ | Category: Musings
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I have an XY chromosome pair. I say this only as a fact. When I consider the species to which I belong, I can’t help but wonder what possible use the 50-ish percent of us with that particular genetic trait have other than to provide a necessary component for procreation? more…

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Winter Thoughts On The Upcoming 2009 WNBA Season

Posted February 2, 2009 by CJ | Category: Women's Basketball
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It’s been an interesting off-season in the WNBA. Without an Olympic games or a World Championship to syphon off players, this could be one heck of a season. The league and teams have already sprung some things that will make 2009 different than 2008. more…

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Blessed Haloes – The Children of Conservative Politics

Posted September 1, 2008 by CJ | Category: Gov't and Politics, Gripes

It’s just been reported that Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin has announced that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is five months pregnant. Commentary from the right have included: “Senator McCain’s view is this is a private family matter”1; “We’re excited about the governor and think she’s going to do well”2; “We’re all sinners…we all make mistakes”3. These are all kind and supportive words. Words that go to the heart of how we think we should respond. I think that it’s great … Continue reading → more…

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Faith and the Search For Morality

Posted August 28, 2008 by CJ | Category: Gripes

People who have a strong faith—you know, religious God-fearing people—confound me. They talk a good game, but when life comes around they seem that much more susceptible to temptations. Is their devotion because they recognize that weakness in themselves and want to be better? Is that why the slips seem more glaring? Of course the poster child of this is the Christian televangelist, Jim Bakker, whose hedonistic ministry tainted almost the entire profession and bilked millions of money that some … Continue reading → more…

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