Author Archives: Andrew Stuttaford

Icon of the Religious Left

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Some hagiography here: watch?v=6fSlpUsSeiM Unclear how that whole “revenge” thing fits in with this, however.

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Vandals

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

The totalitarian Saudi regime has been busy again. The Daily Telegraph’s Damian Thompson reports: …The long-cherished ambition of Saudi Arabia’s ruling Wahhabi sect to smash up the ancient buildings of Mecca and Medina is nearing fruition. In Mecca, the house … Continue reading →

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Leviathan vs. Behemoth

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

EUObserver reports: BRUSSELS – The European Commission has said that Poland’s prosecution of a rock group for “blasphemy” is against European values. It said on Wednesday (31 October) in a written statement for EUobserver that “national blasphemy laws are a … Continue reading →

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Boston’s Question 2

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Over at the Corner, Wesley Smith posted a comment on Boston’s Question 2 (assisted suicide). You can find it here. Here was my response: Wesley, you write: “Pro-assisted-suicide activists often claim falsely that opponents want to force (Catholic) religion on … Continue reading →

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Ridiculous

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Anti-euthanasia zealot Rebecca Hamilton writes in Patheos: Doctors are rapidly becoming the new executioner class of our society. Oh, good grief. Executioner Class? Rapidly? Really? And then there’s this: Every single human being has an intrinsic value and right to … Continue reading →

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Silencing Timbuktu

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Cross-posted on the Corner. I cannot say that I know that much about Mali, but my ipod knows its music. Enter the Islamists. The Guardian reports: The pickup halted in Kidal, the far-flung Malian desert town that is home to … Continue reading →

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Britons Abroad

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Cross-posted on The Corner Via The Daily Telegraph: An influential British-based preacher is leading an armed gang of more than a hundred Islamist fighters in Syria, it can be disclosed. In a video posted on the internet in the last … Continue reading →

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Not So Slippery A Slope

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Could the availability of assisted suicide actually prolong life in some cases? The Economist notes: The prospect of the loss of autonomy, of dignity and of the ability to enjoy life are the main reasons cited by those wanting assisted … Continue reading →

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Must Try Harder (2)

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Writing in The Wall Street Journal, a Roman Catholic priest, Tadeusz Pacholczyk, tries to throw in (I think) a little irony in support of his church’s campaign against assisted suicide: In the November elections, voters in Massachusetts will decide on … Continue reading →

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Or Maybe The Line Crumbles

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Writing in The Washington Post, Jonathan Turley notes the West’s retreat from freedom of expression. The whole article is well worth reading, but here’s a key extract: [Blasphemy law is] the oldest threat to free speech, but it has experienced … Continue reading →

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