Democrats have removed reference to God from their platform. Does this say more about God, or about Democrats?
To Dave Montero: When did “one” become “some” Republicans?
May 2, 2012 by
But what happens when journalist have to stir the pot a little themselves to keep the controversy going? Today’s story by Dave Montero may be just that–something to keep a story going another cycle or two. In “2nd District turmoil has some GOP looking at Democrat,” Montero manages to turn one Republican into “some” Republicans. [cont…]
Pew Polls Mormons About Being Mormon.
January 12, 2012 by
With the contest for the GOP Presidential nomination leaving the more tolerant American northeast (New Hampshire) and heading back into evangelical territory, Mitt Romney’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (“LDS” for short) faith (aka “Mormonism” or the “Mormons” in the popular press) is back in the news. The Pew Research Center, in anticipation, has released a new poll on Mormons.
…or rather, of Mormons. As in: how do Mormons see themselves?
I know. Interesting, right? Who doesn’t love a good case of ompholaskepsis? I mean, besides the Kardashian sisters and the Jersey Shore crew? (Yes, I did just manage to get a ten-dollar word in the same line as a reference to the Kardashians and Snooki. There’s got to be some kind of blogger bingo reward for that). [cont…]
Corporations are people, too
November 21, 2011 by
[This guest post is by Benjamin Lusty, an attorney and an occasional contributor to Publius Online. The opinions are his own.] ______________________________________________________________ Among the flotsam and jetsam of misguided political ideas and non sequiturs that washed ashore on the nation’s consciousness after the wreck of Occupy Wall Street is the previously obscure movement to end corporate […]
NYC suggests a “variety of solitary and mutual sex acts” to kids in sex ed classes
October 24, 2011 by
Is sex ed out of control? New York City will be requiring sex education for children as young as sixth grade. As part of this curriculum, students will be given ” “risk cards” that graphically named a variety of solitary and mutual sex acts.” In another lesson, a student will be “encouraged to disregard what [parents […]
Anderson quotes Mormon.org, Jeffress has “grintegrity,” & religious bigotry rears its ugly, cowardly head.
October 10, 2011 by
Newsflash: Baptists are a part of historic Christianity, but Mormons are not. I wonder what the Catholics think about that. I’d certainly like to see Politifact fact check Jeffress and his historical revisionism. Here’s the clip: The best part comes when Cooper tries to nail Jeffress on why he doesn’t think members of the “Church […]
Jeffs appeals. In his own handwriting.
September 7, 2011 by
Had enough of Warren Jeffs, yet? If you answered ‘no,’ you’re in luck. He’s doing his darnedest to stay in court, filing a pro se motion for a new trial in Texas. Written in his own hand.
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