Jan
13
Devil turns on Muslim Pilgrims
January 13, 2006 | 2 Comments
At least 349 Muslim pilgrims died as they were crushed in the final day of the Haj pilgrimage. The event bore the tragic irony that the deaths occurred in the ’stoning of the devil’.
During the ritual stoning of the devil, pilgrims crowd to the narrow end of the Jamarat Bridge at Mena, just outside [...]
Jan
13
Positive Picture - Iraq
January 13, 2006 | 5 Comments
Staff Sgt. Kevin Surette, of 1/10th Mountain Division, makes time to hand out candy to Iraqi children.
(U.S Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin L. Moses Sr, 55th Signal Company).
These are the acts we need to focus on. It is these hearts and minds that are key to the future of Iraq and the Middle [...]
Jan
13
Jersey Goes Forward With Gay Marriage
January 13, 2006 | Leave a Comment
New Jersey politicians voted to give same-sex couples the same rights as married couples as reported by PinkNews.
The new benefits if signed would apply to inheritance, funeral arrangements and access to health benefits in the public sector.
The two bills were passed overwhelmingly in the state legislature and will now be sent to the state’s [...]
Jan
13
EU would axe individual conscience
January 13, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Pay attention to the developments of this situation. A smaller version of it is taking place in regards to pharmacists who cannot in good conscience fill a subscription of the morning after pill (another form of legal abortion at its earliest stage).
In England there is already talk about imposing churches with fulfilling what may [...]
Jan
13
German “Youth Group???” Calendar
January 13, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Incredible but true. A German “youth group” wanted to raise money. Great. Lots of youth group do a variety of things to raise funds, like work or volunteer so that money earned by their labor go for a worthwhile project.
Too much work right. Why not do something really spectacular. How about a 2006 erotic [...]