Tag: religion
When Religious Tradition Meets the 21st Century
Dinah Lord: More Muslim family values:Â Father orders daughter killed because of mini skirt. The high profile marriage equality and anti-discrimination issues highlight the collision of Religion and Civil society. While the arguments used against homosexuality (is are truly the
Why (Understanding) Marriage Matters
Excellent blog detailing the main talking points of the new National Organization for Marriage (NOM) talking points. Â This is good stuff. The only way to combat the lies is by understanding the myths perpetuated and being able to discuss them
Bishop Promotes Gay Civil Rights
My own involvement with Religion has been complicated, and when Robinson became a bishop, I was happy for him, but have never really given it or him, a lot of thought. I actually overlooked this blog, and didn’t expect to
This Week In Holy Crimes
As much as yesterday was a wonderful victory for GLBTQ rights, I don’t enjoy the morning after. As my usual course of action, I’m up, showered and as I enjoy my first cup of green tea, I look at my
When Faith Isn’t Enough
In all the struggles against marriage equality, anti-discrimination legislation, gay adoption, etc, one thing that the opposition always raises is the idea that people can become straight through religion. But so many men and women who have gone that route,
Plea Withdrawn If Son Rises From Dead
This is the kind of thing that seems too weird to really be true and yet it looks as if it is. The easiest thing to say, is that religious extremists are dangerous to themselves as well as to others.
Brian Carlson and the Reputation of Utah
There has been a report out now for a week or so about states and internet porn use. I thought about posting about it earlier, and revisit that decision most every time I see someone else write about it, like
Brazilian priest suspended for support of condoms
I’m not sure if I should laugh or cry. The Associated Press: Brazilian priest suspended for support of condoms. If you appreciate reading my posts, would you like to thank me with a coffee?
