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Humanists report on the rise of international authoritarianism & links to religion
Humanists International examines the link between religion and the rise of authoritarianism
Free Mubarak Bala
I live in country where blasphemy is not a crime. The offence of blasphemous libel had not been prosecuted in New Zealand since 1922 but the law was only repealed surprisingly recently, in 2019. Freedom of belief is a precious and rare thing in our world. This short BBC documentary
End of Life Choice Act is now law
An important day in NZ today; End of Life Choice Act takes effect in New Zealand | Radio NZ The End of Life Choice Act has come into effect one year after nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders voted in favour of it in a referendum... The End of Life Choice Act
FSM COVID-19 protection
From the days of Level 4 lock down: A team challenge to 'create COVID-19 protective costume from found items' for an on-line meeting. The hope was divine Flying Spaghetti Monster protection would offset the colander holes. * The badge was on-hand to replace an aging plastic one fitted in
The thing that made the things for which there is no known maker
“The thing that made the things for which there is no known maker” is brilliant: Credit Peter @ NZARH for sharing.
Condolences to the crew of Atlas Air Flight 3591
A few weeks ago I ordered two new Flying Spaghetti Monster badges for my car(s). One for the new(er) Abarth and a replacement as a decade of NZ UV had got to the finish on the Bravo one. They were supposed to arrive about a week ago but
Traffic Light Thought–How many didn’t die?
This is more of a ‘cemetery dog walk thought’ but it occurred to me at the lights on the way home. It is surprising how many people in the cemetery didn’t die. They passed, rest in peace, joined [whatever version of the creator they chose to believe in], or
Scientology and Me–Attending the Auckland Real Org opening Jan 2017
Curiosity about changes to a historic building, an interest in a ‘religion’ (cult?) and the “Oh No, Ross & Carrie” podcast led me to a rather strange place. I attended the opening of the Auckland Scientology Real Org on January 22 2017. I wrote most of this post at the
Mother Teresa—Hells Angel a Saint?
At least the evening news (Newshub tonight) hinted not all think ‘Mother Teresa of Calcutta’ is deserving of sainthood (itself a totally bonkers and bizarre concept). I think Christopher Hitchens expressed it better than anyone: Hells Angel and “The fanatic, fraudulent Mother Teresa”. “Christopher Hitchens investigates whether Mother Teresa of
The New Zealand Herald, without Rugby
This is the New Zealand Herald application today with the “Rugby” category turned off. Perhaps it slips through because there is no religion filter?
The Most Astounding Fact — Neil DeGrasse Tyson
When I first understood this (probably thanks to Isaac Asimov’s books or Carl Sagan’s Cosmos) I thought it was amazing. This presentation is beautiful: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D05ej8u-gU&w=640&h=360] via RichardDawkins.net UPDATE 2012-03-16: And here is the 10
Doctor Who, Religious Programme?
Noticed this MySky Guide description while catching up with Doctor Who. It has devoted fans, worshipers maybe?, but never really thought of Doctor Who as a religion!