It is still not ok to be an atheist in the United States. Not when someone can sue for defamation if they are said to be “godless.”
More specifically, it’s not ok to be anything other than Christian. Especially if you are a politician. Witness the use of “he’s a Muslim” as a smear.
I will never [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Religious freedom limits
Posted in Daily Scratch, tagged atheism, religion on October 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Schism
Posted in Election 2008, tagged 2012, GOP, palin on October 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
“She [Palin] has a very intense following among core Republicans, but at the same time, non-core Republicans have reached a very negative verdict.”
Why is the assumption that it is the core Republicans who adore Palin? For my money, George Will is about as core Republican as one can be, and he is most definitely not [...]
Random acts of kindness
Posted in Daily Scratch, tagged foreclosure, kindness on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is the nicest act I have heard about in a really long time.
“Texas Samaritan Buys Woman Her House”
It makes my hesitation to go out canvassing this weekend seem small and petty.
