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Using my real name

Having put up a few posts under my real name already, I should introduce myself. Mine may be a familiar byline to some of you who follow issues of law and litigation; my main blog is Overlawyered, where I just … Continue reading

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“Defamation of religions” at the United Nations

As Canada’s National Post reports, they’re still at it: Islamic countries Monday won United Nations backing for an anti-blasphemy measure Canada and other Western critics say risks being used to limit freedom of speech. Combating Defamation of Religions passed 85 … Continue reading

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On debates to have….

In response to comments, I will state beforehand that I won’t be discussing the existence of God or Creationism much.  Evolution is true.  I would just as rather discuss the validity of Newtonianism, Astrology, the molecule or phlogistan.  In other … Continue reading

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Smiling Secularism

James Dobson has responded to Kathleen Parker’s oogedy-boogedy editorial. He says that when people such as Obama ask the religiously motivated to translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values, that this is “secularism with a smile.”

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Religion and War

This is from the HBO show Generation Kill. The scene, which contains some adult language, is about what role, if any, a clergy-man should have among Marines. The last line – “Now Brad has just pissed off God” – follows … Continue reading

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Welcome Ann Althouse readers

The blogger hails this site as a “welcome addition to the Blogroll” and reflects on the term unbeliever, quoting commenter Balfegor who recalls this choice passage from Albrecht Durer: O God please smite the unbelievers with your holy wrath. Make … Continue reading

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A broad church, god willing!

A follow up on John’s comment, speaking for myself only I see this as being a place which is both very latitudinarian in religious and political opinion (within reasonable bounds of course!).  One reason I saw a need for this sort … Continue reading

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From comments

A sampling of comments of potentially wider interest among the many posted so far: I love the Corner and am thrilled you’ve started this blog. I think ‘Religious Based Values’ will lose the party more elections. However, please note, one … Continue reading

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A note on civility

Well, this started with a bang.  I implore readers to disagree and discuss in a civil manner.  Otherwise, do not be surprised if your opinions are excised during periodic bowdlerizations….

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