“God Does Not Play Dice” Pope signals inter-faith alliance against gay marriage. VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Friday signaled the Vatican was ready to forge alliances with other religions against gay marriage, saying the family was threatened "to its foundations" by attempts to change its "true structure".
The pope's latest denunciation of gay marriage came in a Christmas address to Vatican officials in which he blended religion, philosophy, anthropology and sociology to illustrate the position of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican has gone on the offensive in response to gains for gay marriage in the United States and Europe, using every possible opportunity to denounce it through papal speeches or editorials in its newspaper or on its radio station. Throwing the full weight of his office behind a study by France's chief rabbi on the effects the legalization of gay marriage would have on children and society, he said: "There is no denying the crisis that threatens it (the family) to its foundations - especially in the Western world.
" Do physicists believe in God? Saw this on a parenting forum regarding how to handle children who turn away from God... : atheism. Tim Minchin - The Good Book (Live) 'Wife of Jesus' reference in Coptic 4th Century script. 19 September 2012Last updated at 09:41 ET Continue reading the main story Jesus said to them, 'My wife ....'.
An ancient scrap of papyrus makes explicit reference to Jesus having a wife, according to a renowned expert in Christian history. Harvard divinity professor Karen King unveiled the 4th-Century Coptic script at a conference in Rome. She said researchers had identified the words "Jesus said to them, 'my wife'", which might refer to Mary Magdalene. Christian tradition holds that Jesus did not marry - but Prof King said in early years it was subject to debate. The provocative find could spark debate over celibacy and the role of women within Christianity, she added.
But the announcement sparked scepticism from some theologians. Continue reading the main story Analysis Kate Cooper Prof Ancient History, University of Manchester This papyrus text shows how a single fragment can change how we see history. 'Worthy disciple' Prof King said the script was not proof of Jesus's marital status. Islam is not a religion like any other, here's why. : atheism. Thought I would cut the head off the snake before it could hiss. My friends weren't nearly as civil. Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. December 15, 2010 Just a reminder: If you wanna get free shipping on your copy of Captain Stupendous, and get it before Christmas, you have to order soonish.
Thanks! Discuss this comic in the forum December 14, 2010 Bam! Don't forget about the DVD contest for SMBC Theater. December 13, 2010 Wow. Oh, and I met some local chemical engineering students downtown in [City that I Live In]. December 12, 2010 Good crap. Someday I will be able to honestly say to a child, "sweetie, you get a college education because Daddy stayed up late 7 nights a week writing dirty jokes. " Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. November 10, 2011 Don't forget to check out the new SMBC iPhone app!
Also, CalTech students - I'll be visiting campus to talk some time in early December. You don't have to come, but... I'm just saying... MIT seemed to think they produced a better turnout than you guys could. Discuss this comic in the forum November 09, 2011 Hot dang! November 08, 2011. Príbeh o Zuzke. God's Checklist 2.0. Life, A Poem. Let it go.
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Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a east coast resident, which was posted on the Internet. Dear Dr. Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19- 24. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations.
I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. My uncle has a farm.