Open Thread

Did the Mormons baptize Barack Obama's mother after her death and without his consent?  This Mormon practice is beyond creepy. Anyway, this thread's for you!

A Very Great Day

Maine's House votes to approve same-sex marriage. This passed the Senate already so I think that this goes to the Governor for signature. DC's City Council votes to recognize same-sex…

Oh my…

Racy photos of the new religious right poster girl Miss California have started popping up on the web. “I am a Christian, and I am a model,” Prejean said in…

Socialism State Run

This points up something that seems to be overlooked when Americans dismiss European-style social-welfare systems: they are not necessarily state-run or state-financed. Rather, these societies have chosen to combine the…