Roots of Iraq – Syria Wars Go Back 60 Years
This article from The Big Picture is an interesting history lesson about Iraq and Syria and the wars they’ve fought since the 30s. As we all know, its always about oil and pipelines, but the author...
View ArticleA Texas Megachurch is Preaching the Gospel of Drones
Using a military spin to discuss the concepts of God and the ideas of religion seems like a dangerous place to go when there are military-like actions being used by (and on) religious militants in...
View ArticleComputational Theology
Its Friday, and that means its time to put up a theology article! Here’s an interesting one about a interesting field of philosophy called Computation Theology. Its not very long and there are some...
View ArticleHappy Jewish New Year
Today at sunset, marks the beginning of the Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Typically, the ten days of the Yamim Nora’im begins with Rosh Hashanah and ends with Yom Kipur. This is a time of...
View ArticleMajor Muslim, Jewish holidays coincide
For the first time since 1981, the Muslim and Jewish faiths are celebrating a major holiday during the same time. Because both Judaism and Islam use lunar calendars Eid al-Adha and Yom Kippur actually...
View ArticleMormons pushing church on gay marriage
This is an interesting turn of events. Apparently, there is a group of Mormons who believe the church should change its view on gay marriage – and they are working to make this change happen. Some...
View ArticleConservatives Are Already Planning New Ways to Take Down Gay Marriage
This article is from VICE – not your typical political rag. This article is pretty interesting because it takes a look at the reactions of the religious right of the Republican party, since the advent...
View ArticleBishops say gays have gifts to offer church
Honestly, the bishops make it sound like the gays are wise men bearing gifts…that’s truly awesome, and I’m not sure they meant for their statements to be interpreted that way. Bishops say gays have...
View ArticleThe Divorce-Proof Marriage
I’m not sure these are really true. I think one should probably go read the findings from the paper mentioned to see who was studied (socio-economics, demographics, locations, etc). Regardless, its...
View ArticleThe Ignorance of Nations, Ranked
Here are some of the results from a public perception study in 14 countries – the link for the study is in the article. Its pretty interesting when you look at the guess vs actual. The US is second to...
View ArticleA Map Of The World’S Most And Least Ethnically Diverse Countries
This is an interesting article that shows ethnical diversity around the world. This article is not very long, but very intriguing. I would also invite you to read the update response from a professor...
View ArticleWhy the Government Must Support the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
This is a phenomenal background article about why during the holiday season, governments must support every religion, no matter how bizarre. And really, if you have a problem with the Satanic Temple or...
View ArticleAn Advent Calendar for the Science-Lover
As usual, over at Compound Interest there’s an incredibly awesome tool for scientifically enjoying your holidays. And if nothing else, it will give you something to talk about while you are passing...
View ArticleICYMI: Gay Marriage Begins in Florida Jan. 6
While there will be a whole ton of people who have issue with this because they think that 1. marriage is a moral issue and 2. they have the right to dictate other people’s morals, there will be a...
View ArticleNetanyahu to Address U.S. Congress
So, if you were watching the State of the Union, you know the President said he would veto any legislation that toughens sanctions on Iran. Well, less than 24 hours later, the Speaker of the House has...
View ArticleWho Is the Pope?
This is a fantastic veiw of who Pope Francis is and what that means for the Catholic Church. If you are interested, this is a really great read. Read the Article: Who Is the Pope? Francis’s humility...
View ArticleReza Aslan has a new show on CNN
A few days ago, Deadline announced Reza Aslan’s new show on CNN about religious rituals. Over at Science of Us, a feature by NYMag.com, there is a great interview with Aslan about his hopes and goals...
View ArticleBrainwashed By Cults Like Scientology
This is an worthwhile essay on the HBO documentary, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, and how anyone could fall prey to any cult. Here’s the Article: Anyone can be brainwashed by cults...
View ArticleWhat Makes Indiana’s Religious Freedom Law Different?
Here is a look at the two provisions that make the new Indiana Religious Freedom law different from the already existing federal rules. Here’s the Article: What Makes Indiana’s Religious Freedom Law...
View ArticleWhy There are Fewer Breweries in the South
I’ve traveled through the bible belt from Virginia to Texas, around the Carolinas and through Georgia. I lived in the Southwest and traveled through New Mexico, Denver, and Portland. My experiences in...
View ArticlePope Hasn’t Done Enough on Gender and Sex
This is an interesting article about the battle of the sexes going on in the Catholic Church right now. Here’s the Article: Pope does little to upend status quo on gender and sex, say advocates When...
View ArticleVatican and Palestine Sign Historic Accord
This seems like a pretty big deal. It will be very interesting to see how if this landmark moment has any effect on the way the U.S. Presidential Campaigns play out in who the candidates do and do not...
View ArticleFaith Doesn’t Justify Discrimination
Here’s an interesting article questioning some of the still very prevalent discriminating practices against women in religion and many faiths. Its interesting and worth your time to ponder – especially...
View ArticleA History of the Republican Love Affair with Planned Parenthood
Regardless of your personal politics, its important to understand the history of the issues (real or perceived) in an election season. Frankly, considering the vitriol surrounding Planned Parenthood...
View ArticleAbusive Practices at Church
I can’t help but wonder if when John the Baptist started preaching and dunking people in the water, and then some guy named Jesus started walking through the country being kind to the down-trodden,...
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