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Five important questions to ask about a religion before joining (or choosing to remain a member)

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 6, 2015
  • Post category:Religion
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On a recent episode of Marc Maron's WTF podcast, comedian Kurt Metzger explains how he evaluates a religion by asking three questions:How much does it cost?Does God do the killing…

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Would you share your toothbrush with a loved one? Or anyone?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 5, 2015
  • Post category:Quandry
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There are two kinds of people in the world:People who are willing to share their toothbrush and those who are not.The people willing to share are generally better people. Perhaps not…

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Read more about the article Tennis balls are almost entirely flattened when struck by a racquet

Tennis balls are almost entirely flattened when struck by a racquet

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 4, 2015
  • Post category:Sports
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The unperceived world is a strange, strange place.

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This thing exists.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 3, 2015
  • Post category:Food and Drink
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And not in an ironic way. It's a real, earnest thing. 

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6 thoughts about this crazy-ass video from CatholicVote.org

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 3, 2015
  • Post category:Religion
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1. I'm so happy to hear that the bigoted people in this video love their gay friends so freakin' much. And they conveniently have so many gay friends, too. I'm sure…

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The Moth makes it into the pages of Newsweek, and I play a teeny tiny role.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 2, 2015
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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I began telling stories for The Moth back in 2011.It's no exaggeration that my life changed on that July night when I took the stage at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and…

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Republicans run the risk of becoming the latest version of George Wallace

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 2, 2015
  • Post category:History/Politics
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement Sunday saying state workers can refuse to issue same-sex marriage licenses if doing so is contrary to his or her religious beliefs."(Judges and other state…

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I hate broccoli and kale and cabbage, and the reason is science. Maybe.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 1, 2015
  • Post category:Food and Drink/Science
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My least favorite vegetable is broccoli. It is unpalatable. It's followed closely by kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. I hate them all. I would like to like them. I really would.…

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If you want us to be quiet, please ask quietly.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 30, 2015
  • Post category:Words
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Resolution update June 2015

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 30, 2015
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PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.I am alive as of this posting. .2. Lose 20 pounds.Down five pounds as of this morning. Finally, some momentum. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups and 100…

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