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26 Mar 09

How some military rabbis are trying to radicalize Israeli soldiers. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine

I hate to break it to you, but the people who think that God's will is revealed in scripture are known as "religious." Those who do not think so must try to find another name for themselves.

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25 Mar 09

The Gay Fixation - Damon Linker

Why, given the myriad ways that our society and culture diverge from the long list of archaic norms, practices, and beliefs upheld in the Bible, does homosexuality inspire such anxiety, even panic? What are you afraid of?

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16 Feb 09

Ben Smith's Blog: Gay snipers stalk WV - Politico.com

The ad, which targets Christian voters, calls for a constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage, something that's already in place in a majority of states. "A weekend trip to SF for a WV same-sex couple, plus a pro-bono ACLU attorney, could easily become a nightmare for marriage in West Virginia," says the narrator.

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16 Jan 09

Follow Jesus Like Nazis Followed Hitler, Rick Warren Tells Stadium Crowd

  • During his Anaheim stadium speech Warren, sometimes called 'pastor Rick' talked about a number of visions and communications he had received from God. By calling on his church members to follow Jesus with the fanatical dedication with which the Nazis, or Hitler Youth, gave to Adolf Hitler, Rick Warren appeared to be in effect asking his Saddleback members to be fanatically dedicated to Warren's own leadership, given his role in divining God's intent for the Saddleback church flock. During his speech, Rick Warren also explained that God had personally instructed him to seek, for the good of the world, more influence, power and fame.
11 Oct 08

The Big Bald Blog: And We Wonder Why Kids Are Dumb

"Although he was correct [that a mile is longer than a kilometer]... Alex would be better off simply accepting my teachings without resistance."

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05 May 08

Sam Harris: Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks - Politics on The Huffington Post

  • The position of the Muslim community in the face of all provocations seems to be: Islam is a religion of peace, and if you say that it isn't, we will kill you.
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