Statistics are like a bikini

One of my favorite quotes is this: Statistics are like bikinis, what they reveal is intriguing, what they cover up is essential.

There has been a recent news report that the divorce rate is down. Before those of you who hold marriage as a sacred institution start jumping up and down with joy, read the link. It appears that divorce is indeed down, but not really because fewer marriages are ending in divorce. Fewer people are getting married.

A recent study also shows that stagecoach robberies are down in the United States and Viking raids have stopped on the British isles. Local politicians have been quick to take credit for both.

Pyro

King Herod's Tomb

King Herod, that wonderful man who murdered thousands of innocent children in an attempt to get rid of a reported rival to his throne, has been found! At least his tomb has reportedly been found.

Here's my prediction; there will be some type of incredible revelation with this new archeological evidence that refutes Christ. This new information will be touted by Christianity's detractors as absolute fact. The media outlets will all run with this information and wonder for us what will happen to Christians now that their beliefs have been proved wrong.

My only question is if the media will wait until Christmas to bring all this up, or will they do it around one of the less known Holy Days such as Pentacost, the Feast of the Assumption, or the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Pyro