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Lawmaker: Anti-Cohabitation Law Wrong

In North Dakota, a man and woman who live together without being married are committing a sex crime. It's right there in the law, a state senator says, alongside the prohibitions against adultery, incest and indecent exposure.

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The Christian Side-Hug: "Front Hugs Be Too Sinful"
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Attention, Christian kids: If you like not having sex, not speaking the Lord's name in vain, and not being gay, then you'll love the newest trend in policing typical adolescent behaviors in the name of God.

Once Again She Fooled Me, Filled My Eyes with Tears and...

Filled my heart with such pride that, Lucifer himself would have been waiting for me at the gates of hell.

Should St. Mary of Egypt Have Done Jail Time?
Source: OrthodoxBiz.com

An outstanding article questioning the American legal system of outlawing immoral behavior.

Duplicity of sinners and significance of virtues!

Late last night over a cup of coffee, an intense discussion on 'duplicity of sinnners and significance of virtues' led an incessant sinner like me relying heavily on the arguments of Rudyard Kipling's 'If' and Lao-Tzu, where he is quoted to say that 'the softest things in  …

The First Chapter of Romans Matters
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Most who know the Bible would agree that Paul's letter to the Romans is not the easiest book to read. But while it does contain some fairly serious theology, that's not the biggest problem that people, both inside and outside the Church, have with it.

Democrats Push to Hand More Seats to GOP in 2010
Source: Blogs for Victory

A group of House Democrats introduced legislation Tuesday that would overturn a federal marriage law that denies recognition of gay marriage and gives states the right to refuse recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

A Spiritual Reflection, -- Good News Wednesday – A Person of Faith

Today's reflection has three separate voices: One, the Voice of our Lord; two, the voice our own thought processes, finally three, the voice of a prayer between ourselves and our creator. The Voice of our LordMy CHILD, My loyal follower is not rebellious at the unpleasant thin …

David Callaway: As Wall Street fix slips, a reminder from Enron - MarketWatch
Source: MarketWatch.com

The testimony of a major hedge fund trader Wednesday in hearings on abusive commodities speculation sent a chilling message about our attempts to clean up Wall Street in the wake of the financial scandal.

Music,chess,and other Sins
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In the United States, Muslim communities and Islamist advocacy groups are demanding establishment and support of Arabic and Muslim schools.

Spiritual Reflection - Running Away from God

The second story in Luke chapter eleven reminds us that man was running away from God in Jonah's time just like one was doing during Christ's day and man continues to do so now in our time.

British bishop calls for gay people to 'repent'
Source: Independent.co.uk

The Bishop of Rochester has been accused of pandering to hate and homophobia after calling on homosexuals to repent. Michael Nazir-Ali provoked outrage among gay groups when he urged Church leaders to stick to traditional values instead of being swayed by "culture and trends".

Diseases Are Caused By Sin (Not God) [video]
Source: ScienceBlogs

In a live webcast, Edward Current explains how God created a perfect world and had nothing to do with creating disease. But letting just anyone write in and comment probably wasn't the best idea.

"How Can I Have Faith When I Watch My Parents Sin?" Beatitude Commentary

"Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd, and bloody religion that has ever infected the world"~Voltaire

I Didn't Write This...

...but I love it so much I wanted to share it with everyone. I have no idea who wrote it, but they deserve a big round of applause and a very sincere thank you, so "thank you, whoever you are!"

War Is Sin
Source: Common Dreams

Wars may have to be fought to ensure survival, but they are always tragic. They always bring to the surface the worst elements of any society, those who have a penchant for violence and a lust for absolute power. They turn the moral order upside down.

Human Faith Without Caste
Source: human faith

HUMAN FAITH WITHOUT CASTE

Do Not Let Your Heart be Happy Even One Moment
Source: NewDemonstration.com

"Seek a constant longing and thirsting to be delivered from the power of sin. Do not let your heart be happy with your present condition, even for a moment.

Ancient discipline in modern times | Jacksonville.com
Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union

First Baptist Church says a blogger who criticized its pastor's preaching and management style sinned by writing anonymously and by sowing dissension in the pews.

Pervert priest ordered altar boys suicide
Source: austriantimes.at

A pervert priest has been jailed for 40 months for telling an altar boy to kill himself after seducing him by plying him with booze and cannabis.

Captain America: Where Were You?
Source: Marvel.com

Television news stations, talk show hosts and comic shops across the nation broke the shocking and unimaginable news: Captain America—the symbol of hope and freedom, the embodiment of the American dream—was dead.

Improved security in Baghdad brings her back to the old ways: sin is in.
Source: The New York Times

BAGHDAD — Vice is making a comeback in this city once famous for 1,001 varieties of it. Gone, for the most part, are nighttime curfews, religious extremists and prowling kidnappers.

Is It Ok For My Christian Daughter To Masturbate? | ChristWire (Thank goodness! It is only satire.)
Source: christwire.org

Dear Amber, My daughter has a dildo and is masturbaring. What should I do?(paraphrasing) - Concerned in San Diego One of the commenters informed me the site is satire. I did not know that so I am now updating the title and tags to reflect as much.

What would Jesus do on spring break?
Source: Salon.com

In the middle of Daytona's annual season of sin, I went undercover with a group of evangelical Christians trying to convert drunk partygoers. God help me.

Are We Our Brother's Keeper?

I think, when Cain asked God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" The answer was and is yes.Here are two sparkling works from a couple of the Magic Viners. Hope you will weigh in with your thoughts after you enjoy the simple and startling words of Slemay and Spaceyhippie. Enjoy, Em

Adam and Eve: Caught in the Missionary Position

"To your man's body, your belly will rise, for he shall be eager above you." Genesis 3:16, as written by the original author, known only as J (for Jehovah).

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