Diversity?

Some things can’t be parodied. The Islamic Diversity Centre, in Newcastle, is working to challenge stereotypes about Islam. So naturally, when they picture the staff, they give the men an individual photo and the women all get identical burqa shots. Seriously - a single, stock ninja photo. Way to fight the stereotypes!

People say there’s no [...]

Chrislam on the rise

There’s been some buzz lately about “Chrislam” - the fusion of Christianity with Islam. Phil Johnson has a good write-up over on his site. Also, while I hesitate to drive any traffic there, Charisma Magazine also has a good article on the subject.
I think Chrislam will prove most dangerous in Europe, for [...]

More Evidence — Evangelicals have babies, seculars buy small dogs

The Economist has a great article on religion and fecundity: Faith equals Fertility. The author, Anthony Gottlieb, confirms what I’ve been saying for ages — that religion and childbearing are strongly correlated. While I’ve tended to focus on North America, Gottlieb brings in data from Europe and Israel as well.
He acknowledges [...]

Ukrainian megachurch pastor finally taken down

Anyone moving in Ukrainian religious circles knows the name Sandea “Sunday” Adelaja. He’s the pastor of the largest Protestant church in Ukraine, the Embassy of God, which claims over fifty thousand members. If you tell someone in Kiev that you’re an Evangelical, they’re apt to respond, “You’re a Sunday-ist?” Many, many people have come [...]

Viva la Reformacion!

Two goodies for the Calvinists among us:
1. Time Magazine just declared the New Calvinism one of the “10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now.”
2. This schweet line of “Viva la Reformacion” Che-style Calvin wear. Just in time for John Calvin’s 500th birthday!

HT: Exurban League