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Source: Purdue University Dept of Sociology
(OPINION) Two recent documentary series offer distressing portraits of Christian organizations that, although unrelated, appear eerily similar. ... read full post
And just like that, SCOTUS affirms that someone's deeply held beliefs are more valid and in need of protection than someone else's reality.
Cross-posted from https://lemmy.ca/post/927980
Why it matters: If the family had prevailed in its religious freedom claim, the case could have opened the doors to a reinterpretation of the First Amendment — one that obligates government entities to actively aid the practice of religion.
From the article, when talking about the "groomer" slur aimed at LGBTQIA+ people:
"...There’s no drag queens being arrested for sexual assault of children, that doesn’t happen,” Trixie said. “Do you know where that happens? The church, okay? That’s where. This whole country mollycoddles Christians and I’m fucking tired of it, tired of it!
Shelly Miscavige has not been seen by the public since 2007 — and when officers with the Los Angeles Police Department allegedly connected with her following Leah Remini's missing person filing in 2013, her fingerprints reportedly did not match what's in the DMV's system, RadarOnline.com has learned. ... read full post
Church attendance in the United States is lower than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic, a new survey indicated. ... read full post
It's a good start.
Jon Ward grew up in a more isolating corner of Christianity. He was raised in an evangelical church in Virginia that defined his life, his friends, his family – his whole identity. He was taught never to question the teachings of the Bible, or the judgment of the men who led his church. And he was discouraged from ever engaging in the world outside his religious community. ... read full post
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We need to stand up and be counted.
I've been interested in physics since I was a kid, and read many books on the topic. The thought experiments of Einstein that led to his theories of relativity were some of the earliest topics I encountered. If you have not read of that, do so . . . I will wait. ... read full post
Sadly, this doesn't tell us anything we didn't already know.
I always have been an atheist, but when i was younger, I felt really angry against religions. This is because of my ancestry, I was denied the right to be an atheist. This video helped me to better live this feeling. I hope it could help someone.
Last year, a friend of mine died in Washington state. Instead of being buried or cremated, he opted to have his remains composted in a process sometimes called terramation. It's an environmentally friendly option to normal burial, and legal in several states including Washington. Illinois had House Bill 3158 on the docket this session to make it legal here as well. ... read full post
