2.27.2009

Need a Christian Extremist Trucking Company?

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If you own a business, you probably have a need to ship items. You might use UPS or FedEx to ship small items, but depending on the nature of your business, you might have a need for a trucking company that can handle large time-sensitive loads. Fortunately, there are many trucking companies that would be happy for your business.

But what if you are a Christian extremist who simply cannot do business with anyone who does not share your Christian values and need to proselytize constantly? What if you need a Christian trucking company willing to plaster all their trucks with pro-Jesus slogans? Well, I have good news for you.

Ship with Sam (update: link no longer active) wants your business, and they "attribute our superior service to an unconditional commitment to our core set of values." Not just any values, mind you, but the sort of Christian values not bothered by using their trucks to proselytize. You see, Ship with Sam is not just a trucking company but a ministry.
Our main focus at Sam Kholi transport is to present to the world that Jesus Christ is lord not a swear word.

If you notice on our trailers you will see the name of Jesus Christ. Our heart yearns for the world to know that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. Hollywood has portrayed a different image, an image that portrays Jesus Christ as trash as a bad word. The Most Holy, the Most Majestic created our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and our mission is to use trucking to spread the word to America and God willing all the way to England.
When a run-of-the-mill Christian trucking company is not nauseatingly evangelical enough, consider Ship with Sam. And for those thinking that this is some sort of hoax, I don't blame you. After all, whoever created their website misspelled the state in which they are based, Montana. However, one of these trucks was recently sighted near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Seriously.

2.22.2009

How to Select a Psychologist or Counselor: A Guide for Atheists

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Mental Health Awareness Ribbon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I guess it was the title of Friendly Atheist's post ("Can You Avoid Religious Psychologists?") that struck a nerve and prompted this post. As an atheist, it ticks me off when people spread misconceptions about atheists. I suppose as someone with a background in the mental health field, I feel similarly when it comes to my profession.

The good news is that it is much more difficult to find a psychologist, counselor, or other mental health professional who will push religion on his or her clients than it is one who would never dream of doing so. That said, it is important that atheists seeking a mental health provider are able to find one with whom they will feel comfortable. In this post, I will use Friendly Atheist's post as a springboard for sharing some tips on selecting a mental health provider.