Category Archives: Institutionalised discrimination and bigotry
UK: Lying for Jesus — or somebody
John Sentamu, the archbishop of York, recently posted a long statement explaining his opposition to same-sex marriage. Some of it appeared in the Guardian and on Comment is Free. In it he referenced an interview he recently gave to the … Continue reading
US: The scariest thing in the world…
This post is extensively linked. It’s tragic that there are so many examples of misogyny, but it’s great to see them all exposed in one place. Girls, these things happen because there are men with power who fear you and … Continue reading
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US: Make-believe university sacks staff and trustees for supporting evolution
PE.com – Press-Enterprise A La Sierra University professor and three university trustees said they were dismissed for trying to resolve a years-long controversy over creationism and evolution that has threatened the religious institution’s accreditation. Lee Greer, an assistant professor of … Continue reading
Indonesia: Hey kids! Want to see Lady Gaga?
Then ditch your stupid religion. SMH Indonesia’s national police are considering banning a performance next month by pop diva Lady Gaga amid threats of violence by Islamic extremists. It follows an attack by religious hardliners on lesbian Muslim author Irshad … Continue reading
US: Religion highly correlated with social dysfunction
Why Evolution Is True Harry found some relevant data in the United States, crunched the numbers, and did a statistical analysis. He left comments and a link to the analysis, after my post. And he’s kindly done a bit more … Continue reading
Vatican: Oh, bugger!
SMH THE Legion of Christ, a powerful worldwide religious order whose late founder became enmeshed in a sex scandal years ago, says the Vatican is investigating seven Legion priests for alleged sexual abuse of minors. The investigation cast a new … Continue reading
US: If I am elected President…
… I will pin down Iran and cut off its fringe! SMH Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential hopeful, was accused of being a playground bully yesterday (Thursday) after former school friends recalled that he had once pinned down a fellow … Continue reading
US: United Methodist vote dominated by African bigots
OneNewsNow.com The United Methodist General Conference, which meets every four years, has decided to retain current language on the denomination’s treatment of homosexuals — i.e., that clergy cannot perform homosexual union ceremonies; and single pastors must be celibate, meaning homosexuals … Continue reading
US: Atheists imaginary, says Congressman
God Discussion According to MO Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D), there aren’t any true atheists in America… The United Methodist pastor who represents Missouri’s 5th congressional district and Ralph Reed of the Faith & Freedom Coalition both sat down with CNN’s … Continue reading
Kuwait: Sliding backwards to the Dark Ages
Gulf Times The Kuwaiti parliament yesterday passed a draft bill toughening the penalty against blasphemy to death, the state news agency reported. The parliament approved the draft by a majority of 40 lawmakers, with six opposing, according to the agency. … Continue reading
