Like I said, I will try not to focus on the evils of religion, the harm that faith can cause. But this week I just couldn't help it. Read the linked articles below for the full story.
1. Catholics, it's you this Pope has abused
The Pope's arrival to England was met with harsh criticism over all the recent scandals of the Vatican. The Rally Against the Pope drew at least 10,000 people. Here is a most wonderful speech by Richard Dawkins shreding Ratzinger apart.
2. Protests against US Koran-burning sweep Afghanistan
Long story short. A pastor in florida is upset about the possibility of an Islamic Mosque being built near the site of the World Trade Center. So he trys to rally a 'Burn the Koran' day on the anniversary of 9/11. No one supports him and even officials warn him this may be a bad idea. He eventually doesn't go through with it because of a 'sign from God' claiming he made a deal with an Islam leader to not build the Mosque near the site. This was found to be a lie. Regardless, protesstors in Afghanistan sweep the streets eventually leaving three shot dead. Need I say more?
3. Officials awaken to Forced Marriage, Conversion of Pakistani Girls
Talk about wrong. There is a current movement right now of kidnapping young Christian girls, raping them, subjecting them to a forced marriage, then converting them to Islam.
4. Followers of Christ couple indicted in death of a child
I don't even know what to say about this one. This of course an extreme example of the dangers that irrational faith can play on the human brain. It's not the first time his has happened and surely not the last.
While cartoons may lighten the mood, the consequences of faith can have is down right devastating. While most religious moderates don't take these actions, their support of the church only allows extremism like this to go on in the name of their deity.
Gotta love religion.........
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