Why is it that so many in the atheist community cannot bring themselves to get past their anger whenever they engage in discussions? The language of many of their contributions in public debate is laced with invective and dripping with sarcasm and bile. There are exceptions of course, but they tend to fall more into the category of being the 'exception that proves the rule' when compared to the hostility of many of today's atheist posters. Comment offered by the theists in the public square is often depicted as being 'malicious' or 'venomous' and intended to enslave the 'feeble minded and weak' by those who post. Nothing could be further from the truth. Venom is something that is oriented to death. Christians are oriented in a 180 degree different direction. We speak not to the culture of death that grips our world but rather for the culture of life and light which ends with the gift of eternal life. For example, the Catholic Church in its hum...
Squirrels are fascinating little animals. I've been "adopted" by a few of them at various points in my community -- they follow me, chasing off any competitors for the raw peanuts I carry. If they see me coming before I see them, they will call me to remind me that they want their treats. And I've got one of them at my apartment block searching diligently for the invisible peanut tree that's growing right next to my third-story window.
ReplyDeleteAnd watching them interract with the crows is hilarious!