If you’re religious, then you really need to read this BBC article about a cargo cult in the South Pacific. Villagers at Sulphur Bay worship a mystical figure who they believe will one day bring them wealth and happiness. “John is our god,” declares village chief Isaac Wan, who beats his fists into the ground… Continue reading Cargo Cults
Category: religion
Play Nicely
Oh look, the jews and the muslims are pummelling the crap out of each other in Jerusalem again. Not sure why the christians aren’t involved. Maybe they overslept today or something. If they can’t share their toys nicely someone should lock the toys away so that no-one can play with them.
CNN on Atheism
A few days ago, CNN ran a segment on Paula Zahn Now where they discussed atheism. Unfortunately they forgot to include any atheists (or anyone who knew anything about atheism) on the panel. You can read the transcript online or watch the whole thing courtesy of YouTube. This strange omission was noted on a couple… Continue reading CNN on Atheism
Worthless Religions
Why do so many people get so irrational when discussing religion? I realise, of course, that religion itself is completely irrational, but there’s no excuse for not discussing it rationally. There’s a story on the BBC News site today about an Islamic school in West London. People are complaining because it uses textbooks that are… Continue reading Worthless Religions
Young British Muslims
Another worrying poll today about how young British muslims are becoming more radical. Apparently 37% of 16-24 year olds want to live under sharia law and the same percentage want to send their children to islamic schools. There are many other equally depressing findings. No response from the government yet, but the Telegraph report contains… Continue reading Young British Muslims
Something To Aim At
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York have written a letter to the Prime Minister in which they back the rights of Catholic adoption agencies to be exempt from rules of the Equality Act which comes into force in April. The law makes it illegal to withhold services from people on the basis… Continue reading Something To Aim At
Pledge
This is well worth doing. “I will Arrange my MP to receive a copy of Richard Dawkins’ book “The God Delusion” but only if 645 other people (one per UK constituency) will do the same for other MPs.” Further details: The head of the UK Catholic Church has today (23 January 2007) has asked the… Continue reading Pledge
Local Battles
Oh look, a local battle to fight All Age Church is attempting to reach the Balham area for Christ and an essential part of our appeal is Christ Church Kids. Many of those we aim to reach won’t know that yet but our task is get them in and give them a taste so that… Continue reading Local Battles
Wearing A Crucifix
Here we go again: A CATHOLIC schoolgirl was asked not to wear a crucifix on a chain because it breached health and safety rules, her father said today. Samantha Devine, 13, was told to remove the crucifix and chain to comply with school rules. She attends The Robert Napier School, a non-denominational mixed school, in… Continue reading Wearing A Crucifix
Religious Bigotry
If more proof was needed that religion isn’t always the force for good that its proponents would have us believe that it is, them you only have to look at today’s rally at Parliament. At this rally you’ll see Christians, Jews and Muslims all protesting together to protect their right to be homophobic. That people… Continue reading Religious Bigotry