Category Archives: Religion

Offensive And Stupid

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Gaius

Wow. Just wow. Martha Coakley on religious freedom, Democrat style: Martha Coakley: (…stammering) The law says that people are allowed to have that. You can have religious freedom but you probably shouldn’t work in the emergency room. Substitute another religious … Continue reading →

Posted in Authoritarians, Democrats, Politics, Religion | 3 Comments

Warning: Being A Bigot Makes You Not So Good At Statistics

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Rich Horton

This is sadly typical of lots of bigots these days: Is this a surprise to anybody? The following was posted on rhrealitycheck.org Thursday: U.S. states whose residents have more conservative religious beliefs on average tend to have higher rates of … Continue reading →

Posted in Appalling, Religion | 9 Comments

“Thin” Ice

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Gaius

Arctic “explorer” surprised to find it’s cold. With perfect timing, the setting out from Britain of the “Global Warming Three” last month was hampered by “an unusually heavy snowfall”. When they were airlifted to the start of their trek by … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Religion | 4 Comments

Sleepless Yet, Joe?

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Gaius

As The Los Angeles Times Top of the Ticket blog puts it, THIS is what Joe Biden needs to be worried about: being filleted with a smile by Sarah Palin: Fox News has released more excerpts from the second segment … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion | 4 Comments

Obama’s Weirdness

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Rich Horton

The interview on faith and religion I mentioned the other day is a gold mine of weirdness.  Let's look at what Obama thinks is going on when he is speaking to crowd as a political leader: OBAMA: IT’s interesting, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion | 9 Comments

Stuff You Can’t Make Up…

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Rich Horton

…but this sure does fit a pattern many vainly try to claim doesn't exist.  From The Dude Abides: At 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2004, when I was the religion reporter (I am now its religion columnist) at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion | 10 Comments

Department Of Redundancy Department

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Gaius

I fully understand where James Kirchick is coming from in a piece over at The Politico. He points out the raging double standard of the left regarding religion. Yet the left, with its healthy skepticism toward religion, has shown itself … Continue reading →

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Bare Minimum Christianity

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Rich Horton

[Note:  Hello to all of you in the Crabitat!  It's been awhile since I've posted anything here, but Gaius once said "Whenever you want to post something here..." so I'm back in the clear blue water.] It has been a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion | 4 Comments

Rowan Williams Does The Backstroke

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

The Archbishop of Canterbury is attempting to back away from the controversy he started with his comments that Sharia law in Britain seemed "unavoidable." At this point, he appears to be trying to head off the people who are demanding … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, World news | 4 Comments

Bishops Calling For Resignation Of Rowan Williams

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Anglican Bishops – and quite a lot of other people – are demanding that Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams resign his post over his call to implement Sharia law in Britain. The people denouncing Williams include a fairly large number … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, World news | 4 Comments

Gordon Brown Slaps Sharia Law In Britain

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Contrary to the views of Rowan Williams, Gordon Brown has slapped rather hard at the idea of Sharia law being installed in Britain.  The Archbishop of Canterbury caused consternation yesterday by calling for Islamic law to be recognised in Britain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, Religion, World news | 4 Comments

Nightfall In Britain

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Here's a news item coming out of Britain that should shock and appall everyone, regardless of political affiliation. The Archbishop of Canterbury is calling the imposition of Sharia law on Britain "unavoidable ." His "reasoning", such as it is should … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, Religion, World news | 16 Comments

Bucking The Offensively Inoffensive

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

Mark Steyn looks at the Christmas ads that the presidential candidates have suddenly begun putting out. He pronounces the trend, led by Mike Huckabee, a revolt against the liberal's offensively inoffensive pseudo-religion. He also has an enormous amount of fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion | 1 Comment

The End Of “The Gods In The Closet”?

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Gaius

I remember reading about Japan's Kakure Kirishitan, or Hidden Christians, years ago. They are descended from converts to Christianity made by Portuguese missionaries in the 1500s. Christianity was outlawed by Japan in 1614 and many of the converts were suppressed … Continue reading →

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Magi Mythbusting

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

The Washington Post has an interesting little article about the myths that have grown up about three kings visiting the Christ child. Not only is there no mention of kings in the scriptures, there isn't even a head count. The … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Religion | 4 Comments