A bunch of old white jerks are using God’s name to harrass women outside health clinics. Even here in my own city. It sickens me. Dear Christians who Don’t Get It, If the lot of you actually believed abortion was…
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LeDaro: Samosas Banned in Somalia
Samosas have been banned in much of Somalia because they have three corners, supposedly hinting at the Christian Trinity. Will fundamentalists get any more ridiculous and stupid? Especially when there’s such a serious famine in Somalia.I understand sam…
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: America’s Fundamentalist Taliban
The dark face of America’s religions fanaticism is finally coming into the light of day. To get a look at America’s own Taliban, check out this article from al Jazeera. Also check here and here.Until recently a fringe evangelica…
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Why Religion Has No Place in Politics
An excellent op-ed in today’s New York Times.What is striking on the current American scene …is the extent to which people see certain political and economic positions as required by their religious commitment. We may understand …
Continue readingAkaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: TVO’s The Agenda: Faith in Secularism – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
Speaking on TVOntario’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, I make the case that separation of church and state is as much in the interests of the church as it is in the interests of the state. However, upholding the ideal of the secular state often demands more courage than we
Continue readingAkaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: TVO’s The Agenda: Faith in Secularism – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
Speaking on TVOntario’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, I make the case that separation of church and state is as much in the interests of the church as it is in the interests of the state. However, upholding the ideal of the secular state often demands more courage than we
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