Murikan Democracy in Iraq
In the latest draft of the Iraqi constitution apparently puts more emphasis on Islamic law, treats ethnic groups differently and sets BACK women’s rights.
Read moreReligion
Religion is a frequent topic on this blog, and should not be confused with Christianity.
The Ultimate Result of Gay Bashing
To maintain political power, the right wingnuts continually beat the drum of hatred for Gay people. It is time for Christians and good people in this country to call out their flawed “preaching” and their vile rhetoric. These people need to know that their words and teachings have consequences. When you pound this drum loud and long enough, CHILDREN DIE.
Read moreSen. Tom Coburn's Right to Be Stupid
“U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn challenged the accuracy of Terri Schiavo’s autopsy Thursday, saying he has a copy of the Florida woman’s medical file. I have on my desk a complete medical file of Terri Schiavo, and I would challenge the accuracy of many of the statements by people involved in that case in terms of her medical condition, and I would also challenge some of the autopsy findings based on what I have on my desk in Washington,” Coburn said.
Read moreCrack In The Evangelical Wall
Conservatives who have long taken the support of evangelical Christians for granted are beginning to pay the price.
Read moreThat Whole Bothersome Science Thing
The Catholic Archbishop of Vienna tells us to back off on that wacky, scientific approach to science and evolution in particular. Never mind that the entire world has taken at face value Pope John Paul II’s statement in 1996 that evolution is “more than just a hypothesis.”
Read moreFrankenstein of The Culture War
The White House and the Senate Republican leadership are pushing back against pressure from some of their conservative allies about the coming Supreme Court nomination, urging them to stop attacking Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales as a potential nominee and to tone down their talk of a culture war.
Read moreFrightening Times Lie Ahead
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor resigned from the Supreme Court yesterday. Despite being placed on the Court by arch-conservative Ronald Reagan, Justice O’Connor was often the swing vote maintaining some sanity and progressive thinking within the Court. Here thoughtful votes and reasoning, and her protection of civil rights will be sorely missed. You have to wonder why she’s really leaving the Court at this point.
Read moreSpain Offers Same Sex Marriage
Thanks to the American Taliban, the U.S. continues to fall behind the rest of the world. Spain now offers same sex marriage.
Read moreRightwing Christian Protesting at Soldiers Funeral
Here’s the Christian Right W and the Repubs are so interested in catering too.
Read moreActually Agreeing with the Supreme Court
Monday, the Supremes announced two decisions related to the issue of religion in public. In one, they ruled that the Ten Commandments cannot be displayed in Kentucky courtrooms. In the other, they ruled to allow the display of the Ten Commandments on the Texas State Capitol grounds.
Read moreLove In Action Gets Some Tough Love
After attention was drawn to a Tennessee based “Ex-Gay” residential treatment program by a blog from a teen forced to attend the program, Tennessee authorities are not investigating the program for possible child abuse. In addition, it appears the program would require licensure by the State, but oops, seems they didn’t bother.
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