An institution devoted to promoting science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values organized the first observance of Blasphemy Day on Wednesday [10-30-09], supposedly as part of a larger campaign for free expression.
The observance....encouraged people around the world to “demonstrate their right to uninhibited expression of their views of religion,” especially expressions that would be or would have been considered blasphemous. [see next two articles below]
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Obama praises homosexuality in Family Day proclamation
In an official proclamation this afternoon, President Obama declared today [9-28-09] Family Day 2009.
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Obama praises homosexuality in Family Day proclamation
In an official proclamation this afternoon, President Obama declared today [9-28-09] Family Day 2009.
What is significant is the way he defined "family."
The president gave a nod to the gay community when he praised all families, "whether children are raised by two parents, a single parent, grandparents, a same-sex couple, or a guardian."
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Judge: Texas Ban On Gay Marriage Unconstitutional
A Dallas judge ruled Thursday that Texas' ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional as she cleared the way for two gay men to divorce, the Dallas Morning News reported.
State District Judge Tena Callahan said the state’s bans on same-sex marriage violates the constitutional guarantee to equal protection under the law.
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Judge: Texas Ban On Gay Marriage Unconstitutional
A Dallas judge ruled Thursday that Texas' ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional as she cleared the way for two gay men to divorce, the Dallas Morning News reported.
State District Judge Tena Callahan said the state’s bans on same-sex marriage violates the constitutional guarantee to equal protection under the law.
“The laws and constitution of the State of Texas define marriage as an institution involving one man and one woman. Today's ruling purports to strike down that constitutional definition -- despite the fact that it was recently adopted by 75 percent of Texas voters,” he said. see: repealing DOMA
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Another state considering 'euthanasia'
New Hampshire's legislature is working on a bill legalizing assisted suicide.
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Another state considering 'euthanasia'
New Hampshire's legislature is working on a bill legalizing assisted suicide.
"When somebody's diagnosed with a terminal illness -- that could be at any age...there's nothing in the bill that says you have to be suffering or you have to be near death or anything like that," says Wuelper. "It's just that if you have a terminal illness, you can qualify for assisted suicide." see: CA blazing euthanasia trail
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Psalms 74:10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name forever?
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Psalms 74:10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name forever?
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