Sunday Blasphemy – Atheists in Foxholes

Taken from the Friendly Atheist:

84-year-old Milton Christian received a Bronze Star on Tuesday for his “heroic service” in World War II. It’s a belated honor, but a well-deserved one:

From 1943 to 1946 Christian served as a machine gunner with the 29th Infantry Division. He doesn’t consider himself a hero, although his collection of medals tells another story — Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign medal, Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, Honorable Service Lapel Button, Marskman Badge — ribbons he says he earned simply doing his job, protecting his fellow soldiers.

The highlight of the article, though, is when Christian talks about the toughest times during the war:

“They say there are no atheists in foxholes. But as we sat in those holes, praying that God would save us, I thought about the fact that the other side was doing the same thing. And then I wondered if God is just playing some kind of game with us. Pretty much I decided at that point there was no God,” Christian said.

“For the rest of my life, I’ve tried to do the right thing. I raised a beautiful bunch of kids — and they truly are my greatest accomplishment. So I’m not worried about what’s next. If there is a God, I think he’ll know that I just did the best I could. That’s all a man can do.”

Some people (mistakenly) say there are no atheists in foxholes.

Milton Christian became an atheist while sitting in one.

 

 

I Love Corgis – Usual Pupspects

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Just about all puppies are cute, but I think corgi puppies are especially cute.

Random Joke – Living Will

Last night, my kids and I were sitting in the living room and I said to them,

'I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.'

They got up, unplugged the Computer, and threw out my wine.

Sunday Blasphemy – False Colors

Sunday Blasphemy – Bumper Sticker

The Mancrunch Ad

Everyone seems to be talking about the ManCrunch ad that won’t be played during the Superbowl.  I’m sure ManCrunch couldn’t be happier.  They’re getting more publicity now than they would have if they’d paid for the over-priced spot slot. 

From my point of view – the ad just isn’t that good.  (I’ll even set aside that the guys are far from attractive.  I realize they’re going for the “average” gay guy, but if the site just has pastey white, balding, tubby men – sorry, simply being a Packer fan isn’t enough).  The guys don’t even kiss! -just a bit if neck nuzzling.  I’d believe the ad got rejected more for being lame than controversial.

There have been good ads – great ads even, with a strong gay theme.  Anyone that’s had the opportunity to watch LOGO or HERE in the US has no doubt seen ads by major companies like Levi’s or Hyundai.

The back story behind the Jawbone ad is that it’s a real rugby team + two actors that come into the bar, and only the 2 actors and camera crew were in on the kiss.