religious freedom

It was a rough day for bigotry, yesterday. First, a federal judge overturned the Texas constitutional amendment that reserved marriage to be between a man and woman. Then later in the day, Arizona governor Jan Brewer vetoed SB 1062, which was intended to protect "religious liberty." Unsurprisingly, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said he'd appeal

Fearful Christianity | Sects and Violence in the Ancient World. The always insightful Steve Wiggins writes on the recent (and reactionary) bill in North Carolina to make Christianity the state religion. A choice quote: Which Christianity would they choose? Who would be welcome in New North Carolina? Mormons? Mennonites? Methodists? Catholics? Well, at least Catholics