Posts tagged with Christian

1 comment, 31/10/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in *Blank Stare*, apple, Do The Knowledge, Dont Believe The Hype, mac

“Satanic Panic” over HalloweenEvery year in October, some folks begin shouting that Neopagans must be “stopped” from celebrating Halloween, which they describe as a “Satanic” holiday. Many Christian Fundamentalists say loudly and publically that we Druids, Witches and other Neopagans kid... Read more...

The Real Origins of Halloween

2 comments, 31/10/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in A Truth Moment, apple

Halloween originated thousands of years ago, making it one of the oldest holidays. The Halloween that we celebrated today, has had many influences from many cultures over the years, such as the Roman's Pomona Day, Celtic festival of Samhain, and the Christian holidays of All Saints and All S... Read more...

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New Attacks on African Spirituality

1 comment, 29/06/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in News, Religion, War, World News

On January 13, 2010 Pat Robertson, founder and chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network, stated that Haiti “swore a pact to the devil.” This was one day after a 7.0 earthquake rocked the island nation resulting in massive loss of life. The “pact” Robertson so confidently ment... Read more...

African Children Denounced As “Witches” By Christian Pastors

3 comments, 01/06/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in mac, News, World News

The nine-year-old boy lay on a bloodstained hospital sheet crawling with ants, staring blindly at the wall. His family pastor had accused him of being a witch, and his father then tried to force acid down his throat as an exorcism. It spilled as he struggled, burning away his face and eyes. The... Read more...

The Good Friday Myth

1 comment, 22/04/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Freeing Slaves, program, Religion, World News

How well do you know the bible you read? By: Roy A. Reinhold I was quite blown away recently to hear Hal Lindsey state on his national radio program that he has come to believe that the scriptures show a Wednesday crucifixion. Perhaps you ought to examine the evidence and decide for yourse... Read more...

Eric Blair Presents – Daily Knowledge: Jupiter Hammon (Day 19)

1 comment, 19/02/2011, by Mr. Blair in Blair History Month

Jupiter Hammon was a Black poet who became the first African-American published writer in America when a poem appeared in print in 1760. Hammon was a devout Christian, and is considered one of the founders of African American literature. On September 24, 1786, He expressed his views on slavery whe... Read more...

The Ironic Origins Of Valentine’s Day

3 comments, 14/02/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in A Truth Moment, Bitchassness, Dont Believe The Hype, Edu-tainment, Go Old Head, relationships, Stranger than fiction, Stupititity All Stars, Suspect Line, The "I Told You So" Files, The Facebook Killer, The Powder Room, twitter, World News

Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Though no one has pinpointed the exact origin of the holiday, one good place to start is ancient Rome, where men hit... Read more...

Houston Permit Rule Stops Couple’s Effort To Feed Homeless

2 comments, 17/01/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Giving Back, Health, News

Bobby and Amanda Herring spent more than a year providing food to homeless people in downtown Houston every day. They fed them, left behind no trash and doled out warm meals peacefully without a single crime being committed, Bobby Herring said. That ended two weeks ago when the city shut down the... Read more...

Who?!?!?: The “Legend” Of Johnny Rebel

0 comments, 11/11/2010, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in .mp3, *Blank Stare*, Bitchassness, Comedy, Do The Knowledge, Edu-tainment, Music, Stranger than fiction, Stupititity All Stars, Suspect Line, Who??, World News

Johnny Rebel is the pseudonym of Cajun country musician Clifford Joseph Trahan (born October 3, 1938), also known as Pee Wee Trahan. Trahan has used this pseudonym most notably on racist recordings issued in the 1960s on J. D. "Jay" Miller's Reb Rebel label of Crowley, Louisiana. Johnny Rebel is ... Read more...