By Michael J.W. StickingsOne of the questions following President Obama’s recent announcement of his support for marriage equality was how, and not just if, it would impact his support among blacks, who, it is supposed, are less enthusiastic about gay …

From the United States of America Dear World,I am embarrassed. In the months to come, we here in the United States are going to be talking about some stupid ass sh*t. I know you will laugh at us and make fun of us. You will talk about us behind …

By Richard K. BarryI thought this was the point.On the theme of Obama’s support for marriage equality, I was wondering what the dumbest right-wing response would be. There were so many to choose from, but I found my favourite at Gateway Pundit.The blaz…

It’s a busy day for me today, so my Poutine research is put on hold until I take care of some client work first.  Some of my hunches are panning out and some aren’t. Anyways, If you like me and burdened by things  like science and facts a…

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 [...]

There is a conversation that happens all the time between theists and non-believers. I have engaged in it many times myself as well as observed others engaging in it more times than I can count. While there are a number of seemingly valid ways atheists…

Peter J. Thompson/National Post In his new book, Michael Coren calls Christianity the most abused faith on Earth. “I believe the evidence is overwhelming,” he writes. Michael Coren is growing increasingly impatient. He sees the world around him becoming dangerously intolerant of Christianity. In the just-released Heresy: The Lies They Spread About Christianity, his 14th [...]

Dear Readers; If this is what our country is coming to, then I am ashamed to be called a Canadian! As regular readers know, I am not religious in the least. Matter of fact, my book “The Plain Truth About God” is an expose of how full of shit mainstream religions really are. BUT! When [...]

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…

Let the kid wear his offensive Jesus shirt: Pettigrew

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…

   This is the conclusion to a great article found on Practical Doubt. “Hidden beneath the inclusive guise of Christianity exists the absurd notion that people are capable of understanding the depth of humanity through the eyes of faith. They e…

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…

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Surfing through the net this afternoon I ran across an article with BIG headlines, telling me how Mel Gibson went on another anti-Jewish rant somewhere or other. At least I think it was an anti-Semitic tirade because I didn’t even bother to read it! Rather than go into a long boring explanation about this whole [...]

Dear Readers; Gamal is a normal 17 year old teenager in Egypt who likes rock and roll, computer games, and girls! Oh yea, I almost forgot………………………. apparently he likes insulting Islam as well! ———————————————————- In legal double standard, free speech takes a blow in conviction regarded as dubious. CAIRO, Egypt, April 6 (Compass Direct News) [...]

<– EASTER TRADITION: Slovak youths whip a girl using sticks made from willow trees during traditional Easter celebrations, to encourage health and beauty. BY MICHELLE COOKE Easter seems pretty timid in New Zealand compared to how it’s recognised in some places overseas. We’ve devised a list of 10 strange Easter traditions. If egg hunts and [...]

Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer A hoax or a miracle? The Shroud of Turin has inspired this question for centuries. Now, an art historian says this piece of cloth, said to bear the imprint of the crucified body of Jesus Christ, may be something in between. According to Thomas de Wesselow, formerly of Cambridge University, [...]