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Religion’s intrinsic extremism

Steve — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:06:17 +0000

A friend recently posted the following to Facebook: While trite, this picture’s message is at least true … only not in the way its creator intended. Because the fact is, the Ku Klux Klan does represent Christianity in the same way that jihadists and terrorists and oppressive regimes such as that of Saudi Arabia do [...]

Looking forward to Xmas

Steve — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:33:02 +0000

It's time to get back to the real meaning of Xmas, which is about the passing of the winter solstice and the rebirth of the year

The weird things people believe

Steve — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:42:46 +0000

Black Project is a new novel that explores the weird things people believe. It's about conspiracy, paranoia and oppression - but in a funny way.

Christians just want to be victims

Steve — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:35:46 +0000

Christians in the UK are not being discriminated against - they're just not accustomed to being a marginal and pointless minority.

A new voice for secularism in Europe

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:38:13 +0000

The European Parliament Platform for Secularism in Europe will strive to see that all 'life stances' - religious and non-religious - are treated equally.

The Pope’s parallel universe

Steve — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:37:58 +0000

Which planet is the Pope on? His speeches during his tour of the UK show a weird disconnection from reality and a rabid fear of secularism

God bless British apathy

Steve — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:03:52 +0000

In a poll of 2,000+ British people, 79% declared no interest in the forthcoming visit by Pope Benedict XVI.

A song for the Pope

Steve — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:05:20 +0000

As always, Tim Minchin is able to cut through to the heart of the matter…

Loving Allah, and Facebook Security. Why is that funny?

DK — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:23:12 +0000

I LOVE ALLAH - Many who like Facebook Security like this. Why is that funny?

Which is scarier – God or a duck?

DK — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:42:16 +0000

Is a fear of being watched by a duck - anatidaephobia - any more bizarre and ridiculous than the belief you're being watched by God? After all, we know ducks exist.

What’s in a name?

DK — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:55:41 +0000

Another story about church institutions abusing children - written by someone with an appropriate name

Pope John Paul II: saintly or unbalanced?

Steve — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:48 +0000

Self-flagellation may make the Pope a saint, but it's the clearest sign you could ask for of the gulf between faith and the real world.

Separation of faith and job

Steve — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:45:28 +0000

Spiritual beliefs should not be allowed to conflict with tasks, such as dispensing medicines, that have important effects on other people's lives.

Creationists: stick your fingers in your ears and sing ting-a-ling-a-loo

Steve — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:44:12 +0000

Richard Dawkins' latest book lays out the evidence for evolution clearly: but creationists will always prefer ignorance to an uncomfortable truth

Bertrand Russell talking sense

Steve — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:43:44 +0000

In this video, Bertrand Russell describes clearly why religious belief is intellectual treachery, of no value and the product of savage ages