Sharia rulings on divorces and disputes to be rubber-stamped by English courts Civil rights campaigners are angry that ministers have approved plans to allow Sharia councils in Britain the right to settle disputes regarding money, property and access to children. They say such tribunals are institutions for male domination which treat women like second-class citizens. [...]

I was recently shown a delightful comic strip (but incorrect) from a site called i AnswersInGenesis. I like where they’re going with this comic, however I have one big problem, they seem to think Nature is proof that god exists; what they don’t understand is this is dead wrong. Batman created the universe, not god. [...]

Suit against God thrown out over lack of address LINCOLN, Neb. – A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator’s lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn’t properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God. He said God has made [...]

I just got back from seeing Religulous by Bill Maher. I have to say it was worth the time and was quite amusing/disturbing, and really highlights many of the problems of religion brings to the world. I would definitely suggest the movie to anyone who’s has been mulling the idea of seeing it.

‘Religulous’ a laugh-out-loud assault on organized religion Bill Maher is preaching to the choir with “Religulous,” a documentary that dissects organized religion, but he’s doing it in his laceratingly funny, typically sardonic way. The comic has touched on this topic often in his standup act and on his HBO talk show “Real Time With Bill [...]

Atheist group sues Bush over national prayer day MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The nation’s largest group of atheists and agnostics is suing President Bush, the governor of Wisconsin and other officials over the federal law designating a National Day of Prayer. The Freedom From Religion Foundation sued Friday in U.S. district court, arguing that the [...]

Canadians are leery about mixing politics and religion What do Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin, have in common? All four candidates for U.S. president and vice-president have made it clear, exceedingly clear, they’re proud Christians. None is willing to follow the wishes of many annoyed Canadians and [...]

Clearly, this is gods will. He wants his emissaries to sexually abuse children. Priest jailed for sexual assaults A priest who sexually abused boys at a Catholic school over a 20 year period has been jailed for six years. William Green, 67, of Cale Lane, Aspull, Wigan, admitted 27 counts of sexual abuse on children [...]