The (Anglican) Church of England passed a resolution on Monday which would allow women to become bishops. In the year 2015. Guess who doesn’t like this attempt at equality? The Vatican said Tuesday it regrets the decision by the Church of England’s governing body to allow the ordination of women as bishops. The move by the Anglican Church’s General Synod “is a rift to the apostolic tradition” of ordaining only men as bishops, the Vatican said in a statement, and… Read more
A bit of “hijabi propaganda” (via email, from an unknown source) lets us know what happens to women who wear the hijab compared to those who do not: The text reads: “You won’t be able to stop them (i.e. guys), but you can protect yourself. He who created you knows what’s best for you!” Wow… an ad that degrades both men and women. These men will apparently jump you, rape you or attack you if you do not wear the… Read more
Seen in front of a Minnesota church: Really…? Can anyone name one example of something Google can’t answer that prayer can answer. Oakdale Church is also forgetting that the Church of Google does answer prayers. (via Atheist Nation) [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] Read more
Skylar is 24. She just became an atheist and is facing a lot of the difficulties that come with that territory. Ironically, even with atheist parents, this is not an easy process. This is her story: I’m a new atheist. I’m an atheist. Atheist. That’s a little hard to wrap my head around. It’s been about a week now, and I’m to the point of stating it (i.e. my brand spankin’ new Facebook religion entry), but not advertising it (i.e…. Read more
This is everything I love all rolled into one. Barack Obama and babies in boxes. All I need now is money for shipping. And a child. (via Chicagoist) Read more
I’ve mentioned Specialist Jeremy Hall on several occasions. There was an excellent report on his lawsuit against the military for religious proselytizing Tuesday night on Anderson Cooper 360: (via Atheist Media Blog) [tags]atheist, atheism, Military Religious Freedom Foundation[/tags] Read more
Cartoonist Kelly Ferdinando draws a strip called Rule of Three. In the latest strip, she gives us a little background on the character Ivy — she asks her teacher an awful question during a discussion of Adam and Eve (click for larger version): How dare she question authority!? I thought Catholics were better with all the evolution stuff, but I wouldn’t be shocked if this type of scenario played out at some religious schools. We’ve already seen unfortunate interactions in… Read more
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was interviewed by FOXNews’ Greta van Susteren recently. During the exchange, the host brought up the Reverend Wright controversy and how Barack Obama handled it. To which Pelosi responded: … Look, I am just glad he went to church. All these people talk about their faith and their religion, and I do not think any of them should be held accountable for everything that their pastors say in their church… It may seem trivial,… Read more
Someone is selling her soul on eBay. I had nothing to do with it. Carrie Crain’s soul is for sale on eBay and the starting bid is $1,000. “Whoever bids on my soul, they need to take it seriously,” she said. “I hope I transfer all my good, positive energy to them, and they will do great things. That’s what I hope … transfer my creativity to them,” she said. … Bidding for Crain’s soul ends Wednesday. The winning bidder… Read more
Ray Comfort thinks he looks like Albert Einstein. I just threw up a little in my mouth… Ray adds: There’s only one thing in which I believe I trump the man. In 1982 I found something in the Scriptures that is infinitely more important and has far greater repercussions than the Theory of Relativity. Sure you did, Ray. Sure you did… At least he gets one thing right: Intellectually, I’m not worthy to wash his socks. [tags]atheist, atheism, fundamentalist, Christian[/tags] Read more
