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Fear-based religious blindness

Fear-based religious blindness

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On this day in 1633: Because of his belief that the Earth revolves around the Sun, Galileo leaves his home of Florence, Italy, to face the Inquisition in Rome. And in 2006: American Christian fundamentalism has degenerated to an entity wishing a return to the Dark Ages, when religion actually controlled government, society and the minds of the masses. It is a movement dependent on the fears and ingrained hatreds of its followers, exploiting emotions and ignorance to further its…

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Chalcedon Quiz

Chalcedon Quiz

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“It is an heretic that makes the fire, Not she which burns in ‘t.” William Shakespeare, “The Winter’s Tale” (2.3.114-5) Are You a Heretic? Nobody expects the American Inquisition! When I saw this quiz, I wondered how I’d score. You scored as Chalcedon compliant. You are Chalcedon compliant. Congratulations, you’re not a heretic. You believe that Jesus is truly God and truly man and like us in every respect, apart from sin. Officially approved in 451. Chalcedon compliant 67% Pelagianism…

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Talking Points Against Same-Sex Marriage

Talking Points Against Same-Sex Marriage

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Have you seen these slight variations on some of the theocratic talking points against same-sex marriage? I laughed – I’m straight but not narrow. 1. Being gay is not natural. And as you know Americans have always rejected unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning. 2. Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall. 3. Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of…

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Take Action – Women’s Call for Peace

Take Action – Women’s Call for Peace

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Women’s Call for Peace: An Urgent Appeal from CodePink Take Action – Sign the Call (Note: Men in solidarity with “Women Say No to War” are invited to join us.) We, the women of the United States, Iraq and women worldwide, have had enough of the senseless war in Iraq and the cruel attacks on civilians around the world. We’ve buried too many of our loved ones. We’ve seen too many lives crippled forever by physical and mental wounds. We’ve…

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Blockhead Theory

Blockhead Theory

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One of those moments of synchronicity happened today. I was looking at some of the former JW sites, and found a great page on JW psychological issues at Beyond Jehovah’s Witnesses. In the back of my mind, I was thinking of JollyRoger‘s comments on Bush followers as worshippers and comparing it to my experiences with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Everyone has blind spots, but Bush seems to have tapped into something that allows him to pre-empt the critical thinking abilities of…

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