Religious intolerance makes no sense
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My thoughts exactly
Seriously, this is exactly what I first thought after hearing about the Supreme Court’s recent decision (the one allowing an evangelical Christian baker to refuse to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple). I took it as permission for hypothetical baker me, as an atheist, to refuse service to evangelicals if I so choose. … Continue reading My thoughts exactly
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Zealots persist: From ‘religious freedom’ to Kansas abortion law
“On religious issues there can be little or no compromise. There is no position on which people are so immovable as their religious beliefs. There is no more powerful ally one can claim in a debate than Jesus Christ, or God, or Allah, or whatever one calls this supreme being. But like any powerful weapon, … Continue reading Zealots persist: From ‘religious freedom’ to Kansas abortion law
Bigotry, the Bible, and religious freedom
Those following the “religious freedom” issue in Indiana and elsewhere should not miss Frank Bruni’s column today in the New York Times — “Bigotry, the Bible and the Lessons of Indiana.” Bruni tackles the highly charged issue with thoughtful, wise analysis. An excerpt: … the continued view of gays, lesbians and bisexuals as sinners is a … Continue reading Bigotry, the Bible, and religious freedom
CNN to air special on atheists in America
About a week ago I was startled to see atheist Ron Reagan’s commercial on CNN. Previously I’d only seen it air a few times — last year on Comedy Central during The Daily Show and the Colbert Report. Now suddenly it’s going mainstream? First I should point out that while Reagan identifies himself an atheist, he’s not … Continue reading CNN to air special on atheists in America