Well folks, this is the third time at bat for this kid here on Perspective on Canada, but the story continues to make waves, so we continue to report it! Like I said a few days ago the Perspective Research department found out that the T-Shirt is not really the point in this story, but [...]

A few days ago the Economist magazine ran a short opinion piece on the Dan Savage "bible bullshit" speech and the predictable reaction that followed from the religious right.  A good number of atheist and humanist bloggers that I read were not entirely happy with the Economist’s comments.  I think this is because they focused on the opening paragraphs where the writer tries to make an issue of

A few days ago the Economist magazine ran a short opinion piece on the Dan Savage “bible bullshit” speech and the predictable reaction that followed from the religious right.  A good number of atheist and humanist bloggers that I read were…

Dan Savage is talking to some high school age kids at a conference about journalism.  When the subject turns to homosexuality in the bible a bunch of them walk out.  By walking out they are making a public statement that they don’t mind being on the wrong side of history and rationality.

They would make some fine journalists.

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Dan Savage is talking to some high school age kids at a conference about journalism.  When the subject turns to homosexuality in the bible a bunch of them walk out.  By walking out they are making a public statement that they don’t mind being o…

Christianity And Taxesby “FSK”As originally posted on: FSK’s Guide to RealityMarch 16, 2011I hear this false argument frequently. “Taxation is not theft. The Bible allows taxes.”The pro-State troll usually cites “Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar…

Although gay marriage seems to have settled into acceptance in this country, it still meets with virulent opposition elsewhere, including in the United States. Certain of the candidates for the Republican presidential nomination serve as good examples….

A Dutch religious broadcaster has condensed the books of into 20 minutes worth of film. The makers believe this a good way to introduce today’s digital generation to the message of the Bible. Not everyone agrees.

A fellow blogger recently speculated that Jonathan Kay is actually one of the more moderate Conservative writers. I had my doubts but nodded reluctantly. I wish I had read this before that comment so I could have something with which to laugh down such…

A fellow blogger recently speculated that Jonathan Kay is actually one of the more moderate Conservative writers. I had my doubts but nodded reluctantly. I wish I had read this before that comment so I could have something with which to laugh down such a preposterous claim. Thankfully, PZ Myers has done the job beautifully for me.

Jonathan Kay is some conservative Canadian columnist who doesn’

Dischronologization–that’s a word you probably can’t say ten times fast. But it’s an important word, or at least concept, to understand when we read our bibles. I’m not sure if he coined the term or not, but O. T. Allis, … Continue reading →

This video is an excerpt from the powerful documentary titled: For the Bible Tells Me So. The movie looks at Biblical literalism, a 20th Century creation that has been used as a weapon against civil rights, female equality, and homosexuality. Unfortuna…

Dear Readers; Since this is Sunday and I am slowed down somewhat by a nasty cold, I got bored and Googled religious topics to see what I could come up with! Imagine my shock and surprise when just about everything that came up concerned Muslims persecuting, or killing, Christians! I’m not kidding folks, if we [...]

Dear Readers; The ‘Perspective on Canada’ research department has learned that Noah’s Ark has been found in the Kurdish occupied area of Iraq. Apparently one Abdul bin Aden had the wreck in his back yard for the last 45 years after he found it in the woods behind his place. He said that he had [...]

I’d like to join the war against the war against Christmas: a cause bravely championed by muffled voices in the catacombs like Bill O’Reilly at Fox News and Rex Murphy on CBC. So here are some Christmas presents from the Judeo-Christian tradition that …

Dear Readers; Since it’s Sunday, it’s time for Sunday School again, with this timely article from Live Science! ———————————————– By Adam Hadhazy, LiveScience Contributor This December is chock full of “holy days,” or holidays. On Dec. 25, Christians commemorate Christmas. For Jews, Hanukkah starts this year on Dec. 20 in the Western and international Gregorian [...]

Exodus 23:1-9 is a great text on justice and mercy from the Old Testament, written after the Decalogue, that strikes a balance on how we are to view the poor (I’ve put the relevant verses in bold): 1 “Do not spread … Continue reading →

We in Christendom have a history of “Christians” using religion to justify violence of all kinds, from war to burning people at the stake. Indeed, exploiting one of history’s gentlest prophets to justify violence is one of the more intriguing themes of…

Good to see the CBC nailing the Cons’ ‘tough on crime’ hoax. It has little do with violent crime. It does have everything to do with a biblical reproach to pleasures of the flesh.Of course, it’s a good thing for the Conservatives to go after child porn…

Should the matter of diverse interpretation concern evangelicals when they think through the issue of biblical authority? Is it naïve to hold to sola scriptura when evangelicals can’t agree on interpretive decisions on even the most generally agreed upon texts? … Continue reading →