Religion’s Changing Domain of Knowledge
Religion has long claimed ultimate Truth in two differing domains of knowledge: what is, and what ought to be; descriptive and normative; knowledge about the nature of the universe and…
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My Central Tension in Moral Philosophy
It would be nice to be able to say that my moral leanings followed a consistent system of moral belief and didn't leave central questions such as the source of…
Guardian: we can no longer ignore the far-right
Al Queda has been the go-to boogieman when acts of violence are perpetrated in western countries. The media, fed by right wing pundits and bloggers, does the full knee-jerk reaction,…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Jeffrey Simpson laments the Cons' evidence-averse crime policies. But it's worth noting that Simpson is off base on one point: much as he…
On the Oslo blasts
By now you’re probably aware of the explosion and subsequent shooting that happened today (yesterday there?) in Oslo, Norway. If not, go read then come back. Going off the details…
Another Catholic bishop bites the dust
Yet another RC bishop has tendered his resignation over the never-ending sex abuse scandal. This time it's Cardinal Justin Rigali, the archbishop of Philadelphia.One can only hope Joe Ratzinger doesn't…
Jesus freaks, jew-haters & Guinea pig savers – Friday Film Pick: David Modell – A Passion for Faith, Death and Freedom
Christian born agains, radical animal rights activists and neo nazis - sound like the USA? Nope, it's the land of lovely cups o' tea, Great Britain.
Hate Speech, Religious Freedoms, and Islamophobia
Competing with the concurrent LGBT Pride parade in Toronto, a local imam took it upon himself to very publicly condemn homosexuality, referencing how Islamic law instructs us to execute those…
Muslim writer speaks in favor of equal protection for all
In an article published in Al Arabiya, Melody Moezzi, an Iranian-American Muslim writer and attorney from Chicago has come out in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights, stating:The…
A Canadian Republic (with a new anthem to boot)
It is worth remembering, every once in a while, that Canada remains a constitutional monarchy. Precisely because the monarchy has no de facto power, most of us - myself included…
He forgot the dinosaurs!!!!
Trudeau KILLS me sometimes! Descriptions of creationism can make creationism seem sooooo silly when penned by a talented writer… Share and Enjoy: Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Bye Bye Schuller!
Remember the Air Farce joke a few years back about the aftermath of World Youth Day in Toronto in 2002? How several hundred thousand people decided they needed to go…
Should University Athletes Get Private Chaplains?
Via Pharyngula:The University of Iowa is using University funds to hire a Christian chaplain to minister to the needs of the school’s football team. It’s not hard to see how…
Conservatives make a grave mistake by associating liberalism with moral relativism
I understand that most conservatives, with their strong sense of national pride and social responsibility, tend to group most of us liberals into the, "they believe in what is expedient…
A Rapture would have been just dandy for some…
Non Sequitur rox. And I have to wonder if there weren’t more than a few soft-minded folks out there who were hoping that the dire prediction would be borne true…
Somewherrrrre, over the …
This is getting insane! The Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board has effectively banned the use of rainbows at school functions because, get this, of the association of rainbows with gays! I…
Andrea Mrozek And Her Hens Seem To Have No Problem With Misogynistic Women Batterers And I’m Banned From Commenting Over There?
Before I begin, I tried leaving a comment over at Andrea Mrosek’s latest screed over there just a few minutes ago, and found that I was banned; comment rejected. Oh…
Minnesota Archbishop: Opposing Marriage Equality Is Not Anti-Gay
Via ThinkProgress:Archbishop John C. Nienstedt: “The Minnesota Catholic Conference, made up of the seven Catholic bishops from the state, support this amendment not for prejudicial or political reasons, but rather…
Anglican Same-Sex Blessings.
Anglican churches in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. will now apparently have the individual autonomy to choose to bless same-sex marriages. A tiny step to be certain, but at least it’s…
Anglican Same-Sex Blessings.
Anglican churches in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. will now apparently have the individual autonomy to choose to bless same-sex marriages.A tiny step to be certain, but at least it's one…