“The Separation of Church and State.” Probably no phrase has had more impact on American history in the last fifty years than this one. Where did it come from? Who coined it? And, what does it mean? Distinguished law professor, John Eastman, has some surprising answers. H/T Prager University
A historic moment in Lebanon has taken place: the approval of the first ever civil marriage. Nidal Darwish and Kholoud Sukkarieh wanted to marry for more than a year but being from diferent sects of the Muslim faith, had been unable to do so.
Islamic fanatics are always predicting global domination for the faith. Here’s the latest such bold forecast, from Egyptian cleric Abu Islam, who says the Flag of Islam will soon fly over the White House. He also outlines a tidy scheme to share power in Egypt, a plan that carves out different niches and turfs for the Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists and other Islamic groups, while excluding everyone else from power. Natch!
HBO’s Bill Maher made a fool of himself again, this time by insulting Christians. Hear how AlfonZo Rachel feels about Bill Maher’s rant against the Bible, on this ZoNation. H/T PJTV
Armed civilians have laid siege to the seat of the Coptic church in Cairo, killing one person and injuring at least 21, as a funeral for four Christians killed in sectarian clashes on Saturday descended into chaos. Thousands of mourners were attacked as they tried to leave Egypt’s largest cathedral, forcing them back inside the cathedral precinct and sparking a siege that lasted all afternoon and stretched into the night. Police fired teargas over the cathedral walls and stood by as unknown men armed with birdshot, knives and petrol bombs scaled nearby buildings to attack those inside the church grounds.
Conservative pundit Ezra Levant lashes into the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. for airing a comedy skit mocking the Catholic Mass. It’s about time someone returned fire on vehement church critics, like Bill Maher, who seem to always have carte blanche to spew their bile over the public airwaves. Yes, the Bible counsels turning the other cheek, but admit it — ain’t it sweet to see the wicked get a taste of their own bitter medicine. H/T Blazing Cat Fur
People who support abortion sometimes argue that there is no reference to abortion in the Bible. Zo refutes these arguments in this edition of ZoNation. H/T PJTV
To keep his young parishioners coming to Mass, a Catholic priest in northern Mexico uses a water gun to shower them with holy water and wears robes adorned with cartoon superheroes. Genelle Aldred reports for ITN News.
An Islamic College has threatened to dismiss its non-Muslim female staff if they don’t wear headscarves. The new dress policy imposed by the Adelaide school has exposed a gray area in Australia’s discrimination laws.
Mexican authorities have broken up a sex cult that had cast a wide net from Spain to Argentina, but apparently was based just across the US border in the Mexican city of Nuevo Laredo. At the head of the cult: A Spaniard who claimed to be a reincarnation of Christ. But if so, he had forsaken the spirit for the flesh, as he demanded that all of his women followers have sex with him.
