cognitive dissident

A commenter at FriendlyAtheist mentioned a note on Carlin's website, which I hadn't visited since last week. According to Carlin's wishes, it looks like the Phelps clan won't have anything to picket:

I wish no public service of any kind.

I wish no religious service of any kind.

I prefer a private gathering at my home, attended by friends and family members who shall be determined by my immediate surviving family (wife and daughter).

The exact nature of this gathering shall be determined by my immediate surviving family (wife and daughter). It should be extremely informal, they should play rhythm and blues music, and they should laugh a lot. Vague references to spirituality (secular) will be permitted.