In Bhutan, a new law may penalize Christians who proselytize and try to convert you: The amendment bill would punish “proselytizing” that “uses coercion or other forms of inducement” –- vaguely enough worded, Christians fear, that vigilantes could use it to jail them for following the commands of Christ to feed, clothe and otherwise care [...]
The Shirley Sherrod Incident Underscores Our Lack of Critical Thinking
Here’s Blair Scott, of American Atheists, referring to the Shirley Sherrod incident: Critical thinking skills and the ability to use rational thought are vital to the survival of the species. We saw that break down this week as every politician (right, left, and center) and every news outlet (right, left, and center) took the word [...]
Should Burkas, Niqabs, and Hijabs Be Banned?
Here’s your brief lesson in Islamic fashion (via The Islamic Standard and the BBC): And here’s the big question right now: Should Muslim women be allowed to wear burkas, niqabs, and hijabs? It’s possible your answer is Yes — Muslim women have the right to choose what they wear. No one should take that right [...]
Note to Wichita: There’s No Prayer at City Council Meetings
Vickie Sandell Stangl, the president of the Great Plains (Kansas) Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, gave a godless invocation before a meeting of the Wichita City Council recently. Believe it or not, some council members weren’t happy about it… Council member Sue Schlapp later blessed the meeting since the invocation [...]










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