Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Monstrous Regiment of John Knox

Posted on April 16, 2010 by thegirlcanwrite

by Lorette C. Luzajic Part 25 of Pillars of Faith This Great Apostle of Murder John Knox was a pivotal leader of the Reformation. The vastly important changes he made in liturgy and worship included abandoning the idolatrous tradition of … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography, Catholicism, Christianity, History | 4 Comments

It's Not Just Because He's Black

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Daniel Florien

It’s not just because he’s black. I wish I could tell you that I loved this guy, that he was a great president, that I had faith in him. But I have none. Zero. —Some Dumb Teabagger

Posted in Oh the Stupidity!, Politics, Quotes | 53 Comments

Denial of Science "Spells Disaster"

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Daniel Florien

Author Michael Specter says the public’s growing fear of science and reason spells disaster for human progress:

Posted in Science, Videos | 15 Comments

Huckabee on Atheists & Homosexuals

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Daniel Florien

Mike Huckabee said some disturbing things about atheists and homosexuals in a recent interview, and after he got negative publicity for it, he attacked the student journalist: Governor Mike Huckabee: “The young college student hopefully will find a career other … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Sexuality, Videos | 19 Comments

QotD: Capital Punishment

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Daniel Florien

Question of the Day: Is capital punishment ethical?

Posted in Morality, Questions | 123 Comments

Prayer in Albany

Posted on April 15, 2010 by vorjack

by VorJack Here’s one from my back yard: Albany Councilman Anton Konev is pushing to begin every council meeting with a prayer. His plan would allow each council member to lead the prayer, or invite in a religious leader to … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 7 Comments

Harry Potter = Evil

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Daniel Florien

Beware, friends — our lightning bolt power has been revealed!!1!!!!!!1!!!!! (via)

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Videos | 88 Comments

Why Are Americans So Credulous About Heaven?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Daniel Florien

Johann Hari reviews Lisa Miller’s Heaven: In Heaven, Newsweek’s religion correspondent, Lisa Miller, has written a fascinating millenniums-long history of the idea of heaven, spliced with some surprisingly mediocre reporting on present-day believers. At its core is a (very politely … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Christianity, Death | 43 Comments

Jennifer Knapp Comes Out

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Daniel Florien

Jennifer Knapp is a popular Christian musician who recently announced she is gay. She took a 7 year break from the Christian music scene and will be releasing a new album called Letting Go. Here are some excerpts from her interview in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Sexuality | 59 Comments

Republicans for a Voldemort-wannabe

Posted on April 14, 2010 by vorjack

by VorJack At Religion Dispatches, Joesph Laycock has an article about politician Johnathan Sharkey: Sharkey has already campaigned for president as an independent in 2004 and 2008. He has also run for congress in New Jersey, Indiana, and Florida as … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Politics | 14 Comments