I made the mistake of going to see this dreadful rubbish yesterday in Cineworld. Lured in by the appeal of actors like Russell Crowe and Anthony Hopkins, whose eye for a script can obviously be blinded by a hefty paycheck.…
Archive for Foul Stench of Religion
The sleep of reason produces Scientology et al
I’ve recently finished reading Jenna Miscavige Hill’ book “Beyond Belief”, which is an interesting book,written from a unique perspective.
Being the niece of the leader of this imploding cult, and knowing no other belief system, her book surely carries extra …
Changing Attitudes Ireland: Mind, Body & Spirit RDS–Will we ever get rid of god?
I visited two different places yesterday which illustrated to me, just how much we are embracing new beliefs, but ultimately are still shackled by ancient and floundering belief systems.
The mind,body & spirit show in the RDS seemed to affirm
…Donal Walsh-Person of the year or right wing puppet?
I have debated about writing this for some time. Now though, that he is getting posthumously eulogised, I feel the need to comment.
At the time, I felt that his overly emotive language, and use of such “pro life” …
Keep Ibrahim Halawa and his beliefs in Cairo please!
(Update 20-09-17: Now they are thinking about sending the government jet to bring him back to a life of congratulation, lucrative book deals and television appearances.
His deluded beliefs, will no doubt take a back seat for the immediate …
Seasonal delights and Mayan delusions
Originally Posted 11/12/12
“Tis the season to be jolly”. Well thats an over used slogan. At this time of the year, when roads turn into ice rinks with groaning cars, people with mobility disabilities may just be prepared to stew …
Hugging Amma
(Update Tuesday 11/10/2016: I heard on Joe Duffy yesterday, that her unique show is back on the road, in Dublin. Apparently she first discovered her gift, by kissing the sores of lepers. So glad I didn’t try and …
Poverty and cult beliefs–A very dangerous mix
(Originally posted 14/9/12 at the time of the Islamic spring riots)
I was taken aback to hear Hilary Rodham Clinton, refer to Islam as a “great religion”. Try telling this to all the people who have been stoned or …
Stand up against fundamentalists! (of all shades)
12/2/15: I am leaving the original post untouched. It know it seems trite now in the wake of the French killings etc, to have focused on a concert.
Originally Posted 28/5/12: Sorry to see someone like Lady Gaga, cancel her …