Sure. It’s free advertising to non-atheists, but hey, the enemy of my enemy…
Ex-Mormons to hold convention in Salt Lake Published: October 11, 2008 The 2008 annual Ex-Mormon Foundation Conference, Oct. 17-19 at The Embassy Suites in Salt Lake City, will once again present a program designed to give support and information to those who no longer consider themselves Mormon. The program will feature Steven Hassan, a nationally known mental health counselor. He is the author of two critically acclaimed books ? “Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves” (2000) and “Combating Cult Mind Control: The No. 1 Best-selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery From Destructive Cults” (1988). The weekend will also include several other speakers, including Ken Clark, former bishop, Church Educational System instructor and institute director. Following the formal program each evening, attendees will have a chance to meet and mingle with others who have come from all over the United States. For more information, visit the Ex-Mormon Foundation Web site at www.ExmormonFoundation.org.
phreedm,
Um… three years ago all we ever did was fight over evolution. It didn’t matter what the original topic was, ever… alway degenerated into a flame war between creationists and smart people. Why? Because that’s what was in the news back then – remember Dover?
So what’s going on in the news these days? Oh yeah, there’s an election going on! So here you are still hanging out on an atheist blog and you’re complaining that there are too many liberals? You might as well have complained that there were too many evolutionists three years ago. I mean, sure there are some conservative atheists (more like libertarian, usually) but I think it’s a pretty safe bet that atheists are generally going to steer away from any party that openly promotes theocracy.
Tinky Winky
I can’t make sense out of your question. DVW said it best – huh?
Interesting side note:
The word ‘bigot’ originates from the old english for ‘by God.’
Seems to me Tinker’s doing a good job playing devil’s advocate. I’m curious, if the same sex marriage advocates had the same as marriage with out the word marriage would there be complaints?
foot152
Do you mean like if blacks had the same schools just separate under the law would they be satisfied?
Our country did away with the separate but equal slippery slope long ago.
Just what exactly is the difference between a civil union and a marriage? My husband and I were joined in a civil ceremony by a justice of the peace, but we have a marriage license.
Same thing for my parents. And for his parents, I think. Course, his dad’s been married six times, I suppose one of them might have been a church wedding.
Do gay couples get a “civil union” license?
If civil unions grant all the perks and responsibilities of marriage, then what’s different, other than the word?
you just got to love joseph smith i mean calling the angel ‘moroni’ was a clear sign he thought his followers were morons.
i nominate joseph smith for atheist of the nineteeth century.
Thanks Karen, I think you put it better than I did. If all couples got the same from the government would it matter what it’s called? I think the substance ie: the rights and responsibilities and rights are much, much more important than what it’s called. I said this before, let the jesus freaks have the word, but let all people have the contract. I don’t see the problem but I’m just an outsider looking in.
I think the issue here is that by labeling them differently (marriage vs. civil union), the door is still open to restrict the rights of homosexual couples.