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Category Archives: women’s rights
What does Bill Donohue wear under his burka?
The only thing that makes me laugh more at Bill “Eye of Sauron” Donohue getting his rosary in a bunch is hearing him complain that “They only pick on the Catholics–they wouldn’t dare pick on the Muslims.” Which begs the … Continue reading
Posted in civil rights, islam, religion, religious rights, women's rights
Tagged liaison dangereuse
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France vs. Islam: Round 1,872
An Islamic woman in France has been turned away from a public swimming pool for trying to take a dip while wearing a “burquini.” What’s a burquini, you ask? It’s a non-form-fitting full-body swimsuit which allows Muslim women to go … Continue reading
Posted in civil rights, islam, news, religion, religious rights, women's rights
Tagged ahiida, burquini, france
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Snowflakes in July
Well, it’s July 1st, and that means that a whole passel of new laws go into effect here in Georgia, including one that will allow frozen embryos stored in fertility clinics to be adopted. Since embryos are nothing less than … Continue reading
Posted in abortion, christianity, civil rights, news, politics, religion, women's rights
Tagged frozen embryos, georgia, option of adoption act
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Way to go Malawi!
First I hear that Nigerians are planning a conference to combat witch-hunting, child abuse and Christian fundamentalism. Now Malawi is stepping up. I have no idea how many people this message will reach via my blog, but since I think … Continue reading
Witch-hunting is no laughing matter
If, like mine, your first reaction in hearing about modern-day witch-hunting is to snicker–don’t. It’s just a bunch of superstitious silliness, right? Think again. Witch-hunting kills. It destroys lives. Read this chilling article from Johann Hari. Maybe we won’t snicker … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, civil rights, history, international freethought, religion, superstitions, women's rights
Tagged johann nari, witch, witch-hunting
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New NY archbishop to “challenge” criticism
I guess the Eye of Sauron is tap-dancing with glee in his dank sub-basement, since he’ll soon have a new ally. The AP reports: “The incoming archbishop of New York [Timothy Dolan] says he will challenge any suggestion that Roman … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, civil rights, commentary, gay rights, religion, women's rights
Tagged catholic church, timothy dolan
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Women’s Rights (or lack thereof) in Algeria
Here’s an enlightening (and simultaneously frustrating) documentary (about an hour long) about one young woman (Chahinaz) and her quest to overcome religious and traditional constraints on women’s rights in Algeria. Progress in the Muslim world is frustratingly slow. Then again, … Continue reading
With allies like these, who needs enemies? (Pt 2)
As we previously reported, some of America’s so-called allies in the Islamic world engage in shocking (not just embarrassing or inconvenient) civil rights practices. Our newly reconstructed “ally” Afghanistan recently sentenced a young man to 20 years in prison for … Continue reading
Posted in civil rights, islam, news, religion, religious rights, women's rights
Tagged afghanistan, saudi arabia
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Pope condemns genetic screening (except for priests)
Boy, lately the Pope just can’t steer away from hilariously ironic statements. Now he’s warning us against genetic discrimination (under the guise of protecting fetuses who might turn out weak or ugly, I guess), whilst sitting at the head of … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, science, women's rights
Tagged catholic church, discrimination, genetics, pope benedict xvi
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Penn & Teller do the Vatican
I don’t know how long this video will be up, so watch it sooner rather than later. It’s the latest episode of Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, in which they take on the Vatican, holding nothing back: Penn & Teller: Bullshit … Continue reading →