In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus warned religious listeners against what today would be called “ingroup prejudice”: the tendency to think less of outsiders, especially those of another race.
The Samaritan, a member of a group despised by Israelites of that time, proves himself more charitable to an injured traveler than two members of [...]
Tags: Articles
Dr Laura Schlessinger (”Dr Laura”) broadcasts a 3 hour long, radio program each weekday on a network of over 500 radio stations in the U.S. and Canada and has an estimated audience of 20 million people. She holds a Ph.D. in physiology (study of the functions of living matter), not psychology as some assume.
In her [...]
Tags: Articles · Funny · Rants · Religious
Twelve Mormon moms are putting modesty aside and becoming calendar girls — all in the name of raising breast cancer research dollars.
“Hot Mormon Muffins” features the “Devout Dozen” — moms touting recipes alongside revealing outfits and suggestive poses. The calendars cost $15.99.
As expected, the calendar has raised concern in the Mormon community.
Tami Roberts is “Miss [...]
Tags: Articles · Funny · Religious
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A central Wisconsin couple who prayed rather than seek medical care for their 11-year-old dying daughter were sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail and 10 years probation in the girl’s death.
Dale and Leilani Neumann could have received up to 25 years in prison for the March 2008 death of Madeline [...]
Tags: Articles · Religious · Stupid
Karl Rove came out today in support of Florida’s former state House Speaker Marco Rubio, in his bid to upset Governor Charlie Crist in the election for one of Florida’s Senate seats.
It gives me no pleasure to report that, like almost every Republican politician, Marco Rubio is a creationist — and he wants to see [...]