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What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims? - The Economist →
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[A]nyone using social media sites — and especially Twitter — ‘has lost this world and his afterlife.’

Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh, head of Saudi Arabia’s religious police has warned citizens against using Twitter.

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One of the videos, “Lea Lexis and Krissy Lynn,” features two women whipping each other. Another video, named “RS77_Episode 01,” stands for “Russian Slaves.” A third, titled “BDSM Sklavin Züchtigung im dunklen Hobbykeller teen fesselspiele,” roughly translates into “BDSM slave punishment in the dark basement workshop.
Vatican Computer Users Pirated Lesbian Fetish Porn - US News and World Report
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White smoke rises from chimney at Sistine Chapel - signaling a new pope has been elected - @CBSThisMorning

White smoke rises from chimney at Sistine Chapel - signaling a new pope has been elected - @CBSThisMorning

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Michelle Obama, Iran, the Oscars and religious hypocrisy As we mock Iran, and we should, for digitally doctoring photos of the first lady’s Oscar appearance, let us not forget our own nonessential censorship—especially, one could argue, when we do basically the same thing in the name of spiritual or religious purity. In 2002 then-Attorney General John Ashcroft, who the AP describes as “deeply religious,” had drapes installed—at the tax-payer expense of $8,000—to cover “two scantily clad statues” (one of which was the Spirit of Justice, pictured above) so he could speak in the Library of Congress’ Great Hall “without fear of a breast showing up behind him in television or newspaper pictures.” Now I’m off to HuffPo’s side boob section to see how they covered ; ) this story.

Michelle Obama, Iran, the Oscars and religious hypocrisy

As we mock Iran, and we should, for digitally doctoring photos of the first lady’s Oscar appearance, let us not forget our own nonessential censorship—especially, one could argue, when we do basically the same thing in the name of spiritual or religious purity.

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In 2002 then-Attorney General John Ashcroft, who the AP describes as “deeply religious,” had drapes installed—at the tax-payer expense of $8,000—to cover “two scantily clad statues” (one of which was the Spirit of Justice, pictured above) so he could speak in the Library of Congress’ Great Hall “without fear of a breast showing up behind him in television or newspaper pictures.”

Now I’m off to HuffPo’s side boob section to see how they covered ; ) this story.

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It could lead to the imprisonment of the man, where in reality he is exercising the least of his marital rights.” - Sheik Ahmad Al-Kurdi, Sunni religious court judge, on criminalizing marital rape.
Lebanese women take on Muslim judges who call rape a ‘marital right’ - CNN.com
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The number of members of Congress who don’t identify with any particular religion is on the rise, according to an analysis by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.

In the 96th Congress (1979-80), not a single member of the House or Senate said they didn’t belong to any particular faith, didn’t know or refused to disclose their religion.

But in the new 113th Congress, 10 members fall under that category.
That’s twice as many as in the 111th Congress (2009-10).
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That’s what he gets for changing his religion. Since the Protestant pastors came into his life, he has not focused on his boxing.
Manny Pacquiao’s mom blames knockout on his change of religion - L.A. Times
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So, we’re back to religious figures handing down statements on tablets.
Heidi Moore, of the Guardian, on the the Pope tweeting from an iPad
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I’m not a scientist, man. I can tell you what recorded history says, I can tell you what the Bible says, but I think that’s a dispute amongst theologians.
Marco Rubio, asked by GQ how old does he think the Earth is?
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After their remarks about Katrina being caused by sin, what will religious conservatives say if a hurricane wipes out the RNC?

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Quotes from religious conservatives within days of Katrina:

John Hagee: ”I believe that New Orleans had a level of sin that was offensive to God, and they are — were — recipients of the judgment of God for that.”

Pat Robertson: “We have killed over 40 million unborn babies in America. … But have we found we are unable somehow to defend ourselves against some of the attacks that are coming against us, either by terrorists or now by natural disaster? Could they be connected in some way?”

Chuck Colson: “‘Did God have anything to do with Katrina?,’ people ask. My answer is, he allowed it and perhaps he allowed it to get our attention.”

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Donald Trump to speak at Liberty University, the Christian school founded by the late Jerry Falwell - AP →

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They wanted to know if the display was a threat against the President,” said Jones, adding the interview lasted a half-hour. “We told them we are by no means life threatening but we do, of course, wish the death of Obama’s political career.
Pastor Terry Jones lynched effigy of Obama: Secret Service questions Terry Jones after hanging effigy of Obama - Orlando Sentinel
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