Comments for New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry http://www.blog.nyarbb.com Whatever the religious right wing is against, we are for! Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:18:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on How to contact your NY State Senator (and please do so ASAP) by Angela Bocage Gilden http://www.blog.nyarbb.com/?p=88#comment-82 Angela Bocage Gilden Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:15:51 +0000 http://www.blog.nyarbb.com/?p=88#comment-82 The same-sex marriage issue is one opponents of religion-based bigotry are wise to address: no constitutional basis exists for limiting marriage rights to heterosexuals. The anti-same-sex-marriage position is rooted solely in a religious bias to which believers are wholly entitled to adhere--in their own lives. Denying LGs marriage violates the Constitution's "establishment clause" by privileging one group's religious position over those of others in civil law. The same-sex marriage issue is one opponents of religion-based bigotry are wise to address: no constitutional basis exists for limiting marriage rights to heterosexuals. The anti-same-sex-marriage position is rooted solely in a religious bias to which believers are wholly entitled to adhere–in their own lives. Denying LGs marriage violates the Constitution’s “establishment clause” by privileging one group’s religious position over those of others in civil law.

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Can i take a one small photo from your site?

]]> Comment on Recent NYARBB actions, September 10 to 14 by johnny http://www.blog.nyarbb.com/?p=51#comment-61 johnny Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:42:34 +0000 http://nyarbb.wordpress.com/?p=155#comment-61 CGcvCu Thanks for good post CGcvCu Thanks for good post

]]> Comment on Recent updates to the main NYARBB site by Luke http://www.blog.nyarbb.com/?p=36#comment-59 Luke Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:20:41 +0000 http://nyarbb.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-59 Diane, May I interview you for my podcast? I'm launching a podcast on the dialogue between atheists and believers, for which I interview experts and leaders of all opinions. I'd like to discuss theistic Satanism, the varieties of Satanism, Satanist life and activism, and NYARBB. I do not want to debate or denigrate your views - merely here about them. I tend to think atheism is misunderstood, but I'll be it can't compare to how badly Satanism is misunderstood. WHO AM I? I'm an IT expert and author from California. Ancient religion is a passionate hobby of mine. I grew up an enthusiastic fundamentalist Christian. Later studies forced me to suspect that gods exist only in the mind. I am equally critical of prejudiced and irrational thinking in atheists and believers. The first stage in my deconversion is summarized at an old blog of mine: http://godtaughtme.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/short-story/ HOW IT WORKS If you're interested, I will record our phone interview. I would appreciate 40 minutes of your time so that we can engage some of the details of your work. (But if you want to talk longer, I will not complain!) THE PODCAST Unfortunately, because I am just launching the podcast, I do not have a list of previous guests or an approximate listenership. I hope you will consider being among my first guests. I do have interviews scheduled with atheist philosopher Evan Fales and Christian apologist Michael Licona. NEXT STEP If you are interested, please let me know. We can arrange a phone call so you can decide if you like me, then we can discuss the details of the interview. If you are not interested, I understand. Please keep up the good work! Cheers, Luke Muehlhauser lukeprog@gmail.com Diane,

May I interview you for my podcast?

I’m launching a podcast on the dialogue between atheists and believers, for which I interview experts and leaders of all opinions.

I’d like to discuss theistic Satanism, the varieties of Satanism, Satanist life and activism, and NYARBB. I do not want to debate or denigrate your views - merely here about them. I tend to think atheism is misunderstood, but I’ll be it can’t compare to how badly Satanism is misunderstood.

WHO AM I?

I’m an IT expert and author from California. Ancient religion is a passionate hobby of mine.

I grew up an enthusiastic fundamentalist Christian. Later studies forced me to suspect that gods exist only in the mind. I am equally critical of prejudiced and irrational thinking in atheists and believers. The first stage in my deconversion is summarized at an old blog of mine:

http://godtaughtme.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/short-story/

HOW IT WORKS

If you’re interested, I will record our phone interview. I would appreciate 40 minutes of your time so that we can engage some of the details of your work. (But if you want to talk longer, I will not complain!)

THE PODCAST

Unfortunately, because I am just launching the podcast, I do not have a list of previous guests or an approximate listenership. I hope you will consider being among my first guests. I do have interviews scheduled with atheist philosopher Evan Fales and Christian apologist Michael Licona.

NEXT STEP

If you are interested, please let me know. We can arrange a phone call so you can decide if you like me, then we can discuss the details of the interview.

If you are not interested, I understand. Please keep up the good work!

Cheers,

Luke Muehlhauser
lukeprog@gmail.com

]]> Comment on NYARBB position statements by Diane http://www.blog.nyarbb.com/?p=52#comment-8 Diane Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:36:49 +0000 http://nyarbb.wordpress.com/?p=146#comment-8 Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you like the position statements. I have not yet read William Cooper's and Gary Allen's books, but, as far as I am aware, those authors are not particularly reputable outside of extreme right wing circles. William Cooper, in particular, once alleged that the world was secretly controlled by space aliens, then turned around and admitted that this was "disinformation" and then claimed that the moon landing was a hoax. I'm pretty sure that there are better sources about the American ruling class. I should look into this. Thanks for your feedback. I’m glad you like the position statements.

I have not yet read William Cooper’s and Gary Allen’s books, but, as far as I am aware, those authors are not particularly reputable outside of extreme right wing circles. William Cooper, in particular, once alleged that the world was secretly controlled by space aliens, then turned around and admitted that this was “disinformation” and then claimed that the moon landing was a hoax.

I’m pretty sure that there are better sources about the American ruling class. I should look into this.

]]> Comment on NYARBB position statements by independentsatanism http://www.blog.nyarbb.com/?p=52#comment-7 independentsatanism Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:42:26 +0000 http://nyarbb.wordpress.com/?p=146#comment-7 Excellent, sane, but fair "position against the Illuminati claims". The writing separates the important facts from fallacies with the intention of protecting "lay" groups who are innocent of these conspiracy involvements, yet risk the brunt of descrimination and danger. Wisely, though, it doesn't dismiss the claims of a "ruling elite" with an agenda, which there certainly is, although more accurately the individual factions are vying for rule and are often in competition with each other. Ex-Marine intelligence officer William Cooper has some useful information in regards to these "elite" or "Insiders". Author Gary Allen of None Dare Call it Conspiracy gives a view from the 60's of these "Insiders", also called "The Shadow Government", since they are usually not public officials themselves, but control them through money and influence. A correct assessment of Alex Jones is provided who has made a business out of conspiracy theory and, to that purpose, needs to create maximum fear and constant new stream of conspiracies. I don't mind how he encourages us to watch our government very closely to protect our freedoms, but his aim is to excite for profit and, to the thoughtful who are not so gullible, he lacks credibility. He does not check out his sources before reporting something as if it were fact. Excellent, sane, but fair “position against the Illuminati claims”. The writing separates the important facts from fallacies with the intention of protecting “lay” groups who are innocent of these conspiracy involvements, yet risk the brunt of descrimination and danger. Wisely, though, it doesn’t dismiss the claims of a “ruling elite” with an agenda, which there certainly is, although more accurately the individual factions are vying for rule and are often in competition with each other. Ex-Marine intelligence officer William Cooper has some useful information in regards to these “elite” or “Insiders”. Author Gary Allen of None Dare Call it Conspiracy gives a view from the 60’s of these “Insiders”, also called “The Shadow Government”, since they are usually not public officials themselves, but control them through money and influence.
A correct assessment of Alex Jones is provided who has made a business out of conspiracy theory and, to that purpose, needs to create maximum fear and constant new stream of conspiracies. I don’t mind how he encourages us to watch our government very closely to protect our freedoms, but his aim is to excite for profit and, to the thoughtful who are not so gullible, he lacks credibility. He does not check out his sources before reporting something as if it were fact.

]]> Comment on NYARBB position statements by independentsatanism http://www.blog.nyarbb.com/?p=52#comment-6 independentsatanism Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:20:22 +0000 http://nyarbb.wordpress.com/?p=146#comment-6 The position against Islamism and anti-Muslim bigotry is an excellent profile that makes clear the detriments of both, plus provides a view into US involvement with radical Muslims in training and using them against their enemies. I will quote this as a source of sound information encapsulated for use. MizzCrowley The position against Islamism and anti-Muslim bigotry is an excellent profile that makes clear the detriments of both, plus provides a view into US involvement with radical Muslims in training and using them against their enemies. I will quote this as a source of sound information encapsulated for use.
MizzCrowley

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