Tag Archives: religions

Opinion piece misses point of atheism in general.

Posted on December 5, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

It’s written by Marcia Segelstein, and somewhat typical. The executive director of the American Humanist Association offers an explanation for the campaigns: “We don’t intend to rain on anyone’s parade, but secular people celebrate the holidays, too, and we’re just … Continue reading →

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Newspapers keep missing point of new humanist advertising

Posted on November 27, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

(Edit: Just thought of something — has anyone interviewed these kids to see what they think of the ad and its message?) I like the new ads, myself. A couple kids jump around looking happy and the sign says “Please … Continue reading →

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Offer blood to Gadhimai and…

Posted on November 25, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

benefit from good fortune five years from now, apparently. But it’s not good enough to open one of your own veins. At least 10,000 buffalo have to die in order for a whole country to benefit. And that’s not all. … Continue reading →

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Remember to put the Fest in “Festive” this year!

Posted on November 15, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

Definition of fest for those who want it: –noun an assembly of people engaged in a common activity (often used in combination): filmfest; gabfest; love-fest; poetry fest. Over in Scotland, Dundee has declared December to be Christian Christmas free. No … Continue reading →

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The “religious landscape” might be changing…

Posted on October 5, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

but it’s still really rocky and in some locations, likely insurmountable. But, are people who’ve turned to Yoga and away from their Christian faiths riding bulldozers? Garrett Sarley might think he does. Sarley grew up Episcopalian, then was drawn to … Continue reading →

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Muslims want school holidays too

Posted on July 6, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

I can’t say I blame them, actually. Nearly every school holiday seems wrapped up in Christian-based ideas of what days are holy days. Not a big problem back when nearly everyone was demonstrably Christian but now is that really fair … Continue reading →

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The “theological crisis” doesn’t have to be a crisis at all

Posted on December 22, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

This off the Faith News Network: The Pew Forum first surveyed Americans on the exclusivity view of salvation in 2007. The survey of 35,000 adults provided startling numbers with 57 percent of evangelical church attendees saying they believe many religions … Continue reading →

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Christians never shirk from a challenge, do they?

Posted on November 25, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

Ever seen The Joshua Project? Everyday they put a picture up of some unsaved soul (with or without permission?) and invite people to pray for everyone who is Hindu or Buddhist or Muslim or whatever happens to be the flavour … Continue reading →

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Equal rights for extra-terrestrials

Posted on November 14, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

The extraterrestrial Church of Summum is in the news: A couple of decades after a visit from “beings Extraterrestrial” inspired him to found the Church of Summum in 1975, Summum Bonum Amen Ra, born Claude Nowell and known as Corky, … Continue reading →

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Which is the right religion for you?

Posted on November 13, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

Sounds like a quiz that will provide a few moments of amusement. Statement 9 is an interesting one. The right man is the one who follows rites and customs of his culture. I don’t particularly think that the way many … Continue reading →

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