In the UK: Christians should ‘leave their beliefs at home or get another job’
Government lawyers say: A personal expression of faith at work, such as wearing a cross, means they might have to resign and get another job
The four British Christians argue that the actions of their employers contravened articles nine and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibit religious discrimination and allow “freedom of thought, conscience and religion”.
Revenge of the Liberal Arts Major
New survey: Liberal arts graduates in more demand than those who are getting finance and accounting degrees.
“The No. 1 skill that employers are looking for are communication skills and liberal arts students who take classes in writing and speaking” said Dan Schawbel, founder of Millennial Branding and an expert on Generation Y. “They need to become good communicators in order to graduate with a liberal arts degree. Companies are looking for... Continue Reading
12 Reasons Why Public Worship Is Better Than Private Worship
The Puritans believed public worship was more important than private worship; here are 12 reasons why.
Private worship was required of, and performed by Adam and his posterity, even in a sinless state, but the public preaching of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments have a necessary dependence on the death of Christ. If you had the choice between private Bible reading and prayer, or going to... Continue Reading
National Atheist Party Cancels Convention Due To Lack of Funding
A lack of donations and sponsors; several prominent people also backed out of the convention.
The party – which was founded in March 2011 – states on its website that it “is a Constitutional movement dedicated to the preservation of the Founding Fathers’ vision of a secular nation.” Officials hope to develop it into a full-fledged political party. The National Atheist Party is canceling its secular convention due... Continue Reading
Christians Should ‘Leave Their Beliefs at Home or Get Another Job’
In UK: personal expressions of faith at work, like wearing a cross, may mean that Christians might have to resign and get another job.
“In the United Kingdom, religious people who have followed their convictions in the workplace in the face of overly vague discrimination laws have been sacked, demoted or disciplined. Among them have been doctors, magistrates, teachers, foster parents, therapists and many others. The situation for religious liberty in Britain is now critical.” Landmark cases,... Continue Reading
Brazil Allows Three-Person Civil Unions
The Brazilian trio, one man and two women, have been living together for three years.
The trio’s union was formalized three months ago, but has only recently come to light. Same-sex unions have been legally recognized in Brazil from 2004, and last year a judge allowed a same-sex union to be recognized as a gay marriage Three people in a polygamous relationship have been allowed to enter into... Continue Reading
Calif. Lawmakers Approve Ban on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts for Teens
The bill that would not allow those under 18 years of age to undergo sexual orientation change efforts "regardless of the willingness of a patient" or a "patient's parent."
In a 51-22 vote, the Assembly approved a bill that would not allow those under 18 years of age to undergo sexual orientation change efforts “regardless of the willingness of a patient” or a “patient’s parent.” Senator Ted Lieu introduced SB1172 earlier this year, arguing that conversion therapy could cause “serious harms.” Opponents of the... Continue Reading
Washington Churches Told Not To Collect Funds for Gay Marriage Fight
'Preserve Marriage Washington and our partners have done everything within full compliance of the law.'
“The Catholic Church, during the month of September, plans to up its teachings on marriage and on our understanding that marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman based on natural law, the Scriptures and our traditions,” said Monsignor Robert Siler, chief of staff and chancellor for Yakima diocese. Churches in Washington state... Continue Reading
Dawkins: Creative Intelligence Not So Ridiculous
"I think a particular god like Zeus or Jehovah is as unlikely as the tooth fairy, but the idea of some kind of creative intelligence is not quite so ridiculous."
David Robertson: “Dawkins considers, like so many of his fellow new atheists, that there is no debate and they, and they alone, have the truth. Ironically, such arrogance and intolerance of others is the very definition of the fundamentalism that Dawkins professes to hate. I suspect that Richard Dawkins’ problem is that he is not... Continue Reading
Jim Wallis’ “Moral Budget”
Jesus gave the church the responsibility to take care of the poor, the widow, and the orphan, not the government.
So often the Religious Left quotes Jesus’ commands to take care of the poor, the widows, and the orphans to support their idea that it is the government’s primary responsibility to take care of them. But Jesus never once spoke to any government entity about such a responsibility. Jesus spoke these commands to his followers,... Continue Reading
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