Jeremy Thompson

Author: Jeremy

  • Interesting Thought on Faith and Skepticism

    James McGrath presents an interesting thought on faith and skepticism (though he cites he got it from elsewhere). Related: Chris Heard on Atheism and the Legitimacy of Change in Religion James McGrath on Atheism

  • On Marking My Spot in a Book with a Pen

    Sometimes I mark my spot in a book by just sticking the pen I’ve been using to underline and mark up the text into the book and closing it. Here’s what happens when I leave said book within reach of my two year old (Katherine):

  • If I don't lose 15 lbs in 2 months …

    I’m giving up my iPhone. That right’s … The iPhone I’ve waited years to get. I’ve let my health go for too long now. And just so I can’t squirm out of the bet I’ve made against myself, I’m making everything public. Here’s this morning’s weigh in:

  • If you want to waste 99 minutes of your life …

    then watch The Invention of Lying.  It’s not just the caricature of religion that is ridiculous; it’s really the whole premise of the movie.  “Being honest” apparently means blurting out random stuff even when unsolicited, even though that principle is not applied in a balanced fashion throughout.  You only have to blurt out random oddball…

  • And The BiblioBlogger of the Month for January is …

    *** JOEL WATTS!!! *** Congratulations to Joel and to everyone who has made their way into the Top 50 this month!  We all know that this is the absolute most important part of what we do, and it is certainly a prestigious honor 😉  Anyway, check out where you are (and if I made any…

  • Best Friday Afternoon Song Ever …

    even though it’s not about a Friday afternoon. Semisonic “Closing Time” Related: “I Believe” (i.e. Saints are going to the SuperBowl) – Cowboy Mouth U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm More Music Joel Likes … Psalm 137 – Rivers of Babylon (Sublime version) Live’s “Heaven” and General Revelation Regina Spektor’s…

  • Something John Loftus Will Like to See … (#Saints)

    Get your time until the Saints win the SuperBowl widget: Countdownr Just put a comment below if you want me to send you the widget code (Yes, that means you Jason and Joel).

  • Bad Picture Choice for the iPad?

    I don’t know if it’s just me, but the picture of the iPad that Apple used on its site doesn’t seem like a good one.  I think it’s probably a meteor shower or something, but subconsciously I guess the image looks a lot like scratches.  My first reaction was,”Man that thing looks like it would…

  • Wallace, Cargill, and Goodacre Now in the BiblioBlogger Bookstore

    If you missed it yesterday, I started an Amazon store devoted to books written by BiblioBloggers.  Yesterday John Loftus, Todd Bolen, Dave Black, James McGrath, and Henry Neufeld made it in.  Today I’ve added Daniel Wallace, Robert Cargill, and Mark Goodacre.  It is a wonder that some of these guys have any time whatsoever to…

  • Introducing the BiblioBlogger Bookstore

    So, I’ve created a new bookstore through Amazon carrying only books by BiblioBloggers.  I’ve got some of the top ranked bloggers in already and will continue to add to it.  So, don’t worry if I haven’t got to you yet.  If some time passes and you visit the store not seeing your books, feel free…