Category Archives: Religion

Notable comments on Comment Is Free

Usually, the comments on anti-Israel articles on CiF are disgustingly anti-Semitic, and overwhelmingly so. But a representative of the despicable Hizb ut-Tahrir, the organization that “peacefully” calls for a worldwide Islamic caliphate, spreads his lies on the Guardian and gets … Continue reading

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The Jews of baseball

Cleaning out the emailbox gives you time for lots of Saturday links that you didn’t get around to putting up when you got them. It’s the The Chosen Team, or, the team of baseball’s best Jewish players. Go forth and … Continue reading

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AP notices there is compulsion under Islam

“There is no compulsion under Islam” is one of the lies we’ve been told about the religion. Seems like the AP is only just noticing that sometimes, there is. A Muslim-born woman who was forced to spend six months in … Continue reading

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Faux “Jews” for Jesus: Back annoying Washingtonians, and me

Something about the beautiful summer weather brings out the crazies and the idiots. Of couse, I think the “Jews” for Jesus people are both, but I’m glad I don’t work in metro DC and have to put up with this … Continue reading

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AP notices Gaza’s Christians are in danger, does not blame Israel

It’s a watershed moment. Not a single word in the article points to blaming anyone but Muslims. The ransacking of a Catholic convent and an adjacent Rosary Sisters school during Hamas’ sweep to power broke more than wood and plaster. … Continue reading

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Not just bigots, but stupid, too

Religious Jews protesting the gay pride parade in Jerusalem set fires all around the city. Nice. Good time of year to set fires. When the rains have stopped and the dry season begins. While Jerusalem police prepared to protect the … Continue reading

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Brits rediscover their spine

The British are standing pat on the Rushdie knighthood. Good for them. Britain will not apologize for its decision to bestow a knighthood on writer Salman Rushdie, the home secretary said Wednesday, highlighting the need to protect freedom of expression … Continue reading

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The son of a Nazi converts to Judaism

Ooh, this one’s gotta hurt: The German Christian son of a decorated Nazi tank commander, after years of reading about the war, the Holocaust, and Judaism, converted to Judaism. After Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich … Continue reading

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World Council of Churches ignores Christians in danger

Over the weekend, representatives of the Religion of Peace and Tolerance™ attacked a church and Christian school in Gaza, desecrating the church and its religious items. The appeal came following a series of attacks on a Christian school and church … Continue reading

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120 vanity of vanities!

The latest edition of Haveil Havalim, number 120, is up. Wow, that’s like, ten dozen. Lots of stuff on the Six Day war there, too. Go have a look.

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Mark Twain and creationism

Glenn links to an article about the Creation Museum, which has dinosaurs roaming the earth with Adam and Eve. Feh. Mark Twain beat the Creationists by a century, with the Diary of Adam and Eve. MONDAY NOON.–If there is anything … Continue reading

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Saudis arrest Christian for setting foot in Mecca

I suppose he should be thankful they didn’t just tear him apart on the spot, but the Religion of Tolerance™ arrested a man for the crime of: Being Christian. Saudi officials have arrested a man in Mecca for being a … Continue reading

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The Torah on Shavuot

My rabbi tapped me to carry the Sefer Torah during this morning’s services, something that I haven’t done in a very long time. It’s quite an honor, although the cynical among us point out that one of the ways to … Continue reading

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Haveil Havalim: Back at Jack’s Shack

Or should I say, “Back at Jack’s Shack, Mac!” I’m too tired to get there tonight. You all do me a favor: Go read at least one link and then post about it in the comments. C’mon. This is a … Continue reading

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A long-overdue link

I promised these guys I’d link this survey, but kept forgetting. The survey is for both singles and married couples. Click here for the survey. The study looks at issues regarding Negiah (premarital touching) and Niddah / Taharat HaMishpachah (family … Continue reading

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