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May 15th, 2008

Of Faith and Politics

     “70 pastors, scholars and business leaders” have issued “An Evangelical Manifesto” aimed at reforming America’s most visible Protestants, according to a Los Angeles Times story published May 10th. The Manifesto’s Introduction lays out its sweeping goals: “For those who are Evangelicals, the deepest purpose of the Manifesto is a serious call to reform — an urgent [...]

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Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Politics, Religion at 1:58 PM UTC

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May 8th, 2008

When Men Become Gods

     Polygamy has been practiced by various religious groups in the United States since at least 1831, the year Joseph Smith received a revelation from God affirming the practice. Smith was martyred a few years later, but the Mormons survived and thrived under the guidance of Brigham Young. To escape further persecution, Young took his flock [...]

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Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Current Affairs, Religion at 1:56 PM UTC

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April 24th, 2008

Where’s the ACLU?

     There’s a new religion in town. Complete with a revered founder, sacred text, official dogma, and respected priesthood, the faith has grown to Biblical proportions, boasting millions of ardent followers. Amazingly, its yet unproven hypotheses are taught as gospel in public schools, raising the hackles of unbelievers, but not the ACLU. With the government’s blessing and financial [...]

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Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Cultural Insanity, Darwinism, Religion at 1:44 PM UTC

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