In things that, for a brief time, restore a bit of my faith in humanity. May the #CosmicJoker smile on them.

https://mastodon.online/@Susan_Larson_TN/111019865049479314

Damn, can't even have a meal in peace at a restaurant. And naturally, because the #CosmicJoker has a sense of humor, the asshole driver "was not injured in the accident." BTW, said asshole has not been arrested either (but may at a later date).

>SUV crashes into Texas Denny’s restaurant, leaves 23 injured: police https://nypost.com/2023/09/04/suv-crashes-into-texas-dennys-restaurant-leaves-23-injured-police/

There is something seriously ironic about LGBTQ people being GOP in a party that not only actively hates them but even bans them from their own party convention (Texas has the ban in place). Then again, it is the #PartyOfStupid.

The #CosmicJoker is laughing here, so do I TBH.

>Gay Republican Richard Grenell Urges Texas GOP to Lift Ban on Log Cabin https://www.advocate.com/politics/richard-grenell-texas-log-cabin

Cute how the author writes "...it is also true that we are all infected with CHINOism." No, we are not. But nice of you to assume that one, we are all Xian somehow, and two, shitty #Christofascists at that.

For the record, I am a happy heathen walking the path with the #CosmicJoker.

>Are You a CHINO (Christian in Name Only)? https://forwardky.com/are-you-a-chino-christian-in-name-only/ #religion #Christians

@echopup I hear you. When I lived in Texas, I had a good friend who told me at one point, very sincerely, that I need to get a gun ASAP and learn to use it for defense.

I keep praying I do not reach that point, but the #CosmicJoker keeps spinning that wheel.

Yet another reminder why I am so glad I am a happy heathen and walk my path with the #CosmicJoker.

Again, keep in mind a lot of this is people wanting to leave to be bigger bigots (i.e. "OMG, we don't want them gays in our churches.")

Disaffiliation Votes Hold Special Risks for Rural Churches, United Methodist Pastors Say https://dailyyonder.com/disaffiliation-votes-hold-special-risks-for-rural-churches-united-methodist-pastors-say/2023/08/23/

#religion #Christians #Methodist

And the #CosmicJoker laughs. The Wheel indeed has turned, and what a turn.

>Mobsters ‘thrilled’ to see Rudy Giuliani hit with RICO charges he used to jail mafia bosses https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-mob-lawyera-mock-rudy-giuliani-rico-charge-20230817-ibbi7r4gfzffbi65b32ny4mi3i-story.html

#crime

The #CosmicJoker is on a roll. Bet you weren't expecting this. Then again, why not? You should recall the murder hornets couple of years or so ago.

>Invasive hornet species found in the US for the first time
https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/invasive-hornet-species-found-in-the-us-for-the-first-time/

The #CosmicJoker definitely laughed here. So did I. #TeamBulls

Bullfighter Violently Gored In Ass, Horrifying Video https://www.tmz.com/2023/08/16/alejandro-conquero-bullfighter-matador-gored-horrifying-video/ via @tmz

The #CosmicJoker clearly spun the wheel here. This is one of those accidents where you say "what are the odds?" When it is your time, it's your time. Dang.

Mom of two killed by wheel in ‘freak accident’ during tractor pull at Pennsylvania fair https://nypost.com/2023/08/16/pennsylvania-mom-brandy-horner-killed-during-tractor-pull-at-union-county-west-end-fair/

And the #CosmicJoker laughed, because the bill is coming due and the collectors are coming.

https://chaosfem.tw/@Terra/110882069717732982

These are truly #HardTimes for #librarians. I just hope the #CosmicJoker dice don't roll snake eyes on me and some RWNJ #PartyOfStupid #Christofascist asshole harms me or mine.

The plot thickens: The battle over books comes at a cost https://www.npr.org/2023/08/11/1192034923/the-plot-thickens-the-battle-over-books-comes-at-a-cost

Good run 🏃‍♂️ this morning. Rainy but managed to get it in when rain 🌧️took a break. The risk this morning was the bitch Karen in the urban assault vehicle that did not yield in the crossing and almost ran me over. But the #CosmicJoker 🃏 watched out for me, kept me back safe.

#Couch25K #fitness #running

Why So Many Americans Have Stopped Going to Church https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/08/why-church-religion-attendance-decline/674916/

Features the common assumption religion = intentional community. You don't need religion to form communities that care and nurture. In fact, may be better off without religion and churches. Article highlights book that asks how to "bring them back." Who says many of us want to go back? As if.

I am a happy heathen laughing with the #CosmicJoker and doing fine.

#religion #Christofascists

#Tarot underneath/shadow card of evening: Six of Pentacles.

Remember that there but for the amusement of the #CosmicJoker go you and I. Help where you can in terms of resources, skills, and talents. Even if not much, alleviating some need is good.

Deck used: Tarot of Pagan Cats.

#TarotOfPaganCats #cartomancy #divination #pagan #heathen #witch #cats

Religion has been for the well off for quite a while, no matter the idyllic image this article wants to sell of olden days in the US. As for Blacks and Whites in the South, yea, they went to separate churches (still do). Also, note article seems mostly Christian-centric.

Anyhow, I am happy heathen walking the path of humor with the #CosmicJoker.

What’s lost when religion becomes a ‘luxury good’ https://religionnews.com/2023/07/28/whats-lost-when-religion-becomes-a-luxury-good/

#religion #ThisIsAmerica #BadEconomy

TBH, I've given thought to getting a ULC ordination. The #CosmicJoker would be cool with it, and I could help marry friends and others. Food for thought.

Anybody in America can officiate a wedding, thanks to the internet – and one determined preacher https://religionnews.com/2023/07/27/just-about-anybody-in-america-can-officiate-a-wedding-thanks-to-the-internet-and-one-determined-preacher/

#religion #news

Meanwhile, in the #BadEconomy because I'll be honest, I am not sure this is a good thing or not. But I am a solitary devotee of the #CosmicJoker, and they don't ask for much. So what do I know, huh?

#pagan #religion #witchcraft #heathen #magic #magick #business

As witchcraft becomes a multibillion-dollar business, practitioners’ connection to the natural world is changing https://religionnews.com/2023/07/26/as-witchcraft-becomes-a-multibillion-dollar-business-practitioners-connection-to-the-natural-world-is-changing/

Once I read "Florida," "online," and "church," all I needed to know. Another reason I am a happy heathen: the #CosmicJoker may try to trick me once in a while, but they will not ask me to drink bleach.

#Floriduh #religion #scams #Christofascists

4 members of a Florida family are convicted of selling a fake COVID-19 cure through online church https://nypost.com/2023/07/20/4-members-of-a-florida-family-are-convicted-of-selling-a-fake-covid-19-cure-through-online-church/

I may need to look this up when it comes out, blessed be the #CosmicJoker (avoid if you have fear of clowns).

Apocalypse Clowns is a heartfelt story about clowns at the end of the world https://boingboing.net/2023/07/19/apocalypse-clowns-is-a-heartfelt-story-about-clowns-at-the-end-of-the-world.html

#movies #films #clowns