September 8, 2010
Despite attempts from Alanis Morisette to convince us of the contrary, most people think of God as male. He is often depicted as an elderly man in the sky with a long white beard and twinkling/vengeful eyes (depending on your denomination). The Scottish Episcopal Church has authorized the removal of all references to the divine ...
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July 28, 2010
Polygamy is a confusing issue. Is it a religious practice? Is it an evil thing? Are we prudes to reject it, or naive to accept it? As more high profile cases hit the courts, we are being asked to pick a side.
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May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day is usually filled with flowery odes listing all that these women have done for us. They nursed our scraped knees, made us milk and cookies. But sometimes what a mother does not do is just as important. I learned a lot about being a mother the day mine stood me up. I was ...
May 4, 2010
In Novara in Italy they have banned the burka in public places. The first woman in Italy has been fined 500 Euros for wearing her burka in the post office.
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May 3, 2010
I may not agree with what you say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. A preacher has been arrested for publicly declaring his belief that homosexuality is a sin. He has been charged under the UK’s Public Order Act, which forbids using abusive or insulting language. At what point ...
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April 20, 2010
If you are gay in Uganda you go to jail. This is outrageous, but not such a surprise; many countries have these kinds of laws. The difference in Uganda is that they are trying to pass a law that would kill those with HIV by the death penalty. The UK, who recently passed its equality laws, ...
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April 7, 2010
As a sexologist my friends often tell me all kinds of juicy details about their sex lives that they probably wouldn’t share with anyone else. I think this is a privilege as I love talking about sex! I want to share my knowledge with the world to help people have the best sex lives possible. Please ...
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March 1, 2010
If your guy cheats, dump him. Not only is he an unfaithful bastard, but he’s also probably not very bright. Scientists have found a positive correlation between intelligence and monogamy. There is also a link between men with a lower IQ and belief in God.
February 19, 2010
Almost half of marriages end in divorce these days. “Why?” you ask. Well clearly it’s because women no longer submit to their husbands! At least according to Rev Mark Oden in Kent, England.
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February 11, 2010
Apparently there is an increasing trend in lesbianism in UAE schools and parents and counsellors are working hard to try to tackle the issue. I know I should be used to this by now, but the UAE continues to astound me with how backward it is around sexuality and how discriminatory and ostracising the society ...
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