Cardinal notices conflict between religious belief and what it means to be liberal; chooses wrong side.
Category: Latest News
Welcome to our archive of news stories relevant to the project of fighting fashionable nonsense. The stories are drawn from the electronic pages of the world’s media. On this page, you’ll find links to those stories that have been featured on Butterflies and Wheels during the current year. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find links to separate archives of stories from previous years.
We’re always pleased to hear about news stories that you think should be featured on Butterflies and Wheels. Just send an email here, if you want to point one out to us.
A note about links
Inevitably links go out of date. We suggest, therefore, that you make hard-copies of the stories that particularly interest you.
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WSJ on Durban II, the HRC and ‘Islamophobia’
‘If the Durban II drafters have their way, any challenge of Islamic teachings would be taboo.’
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Australian MP on Correlation as Causation
In April 1987 there was a march for Jesus. What happened in October 1987? The stock market crashed. Aha!
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Whither the Junior Dictionary?
Words like ‘saint’ and ‘buttercup’ have gone – what can it all mean?
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SUVs at Altar, Detroit Church Prays for Bailout
Local car dealers donated three giant cars to display during the service, one from each of the ‘Big Three.’
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Still No Equality for Muslim Women
Nadia Jamal seems surprised.
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Adam Phillips on ‘The House of Wittgenstein’
Philosophers must not become mandarin philosopher-kings, but stick to the ruthless curiosity of childhood.
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Grayling on the Hard Truth About Animal Research
As knowledge increases, so do doubts about the ethics of using any mammal for research.
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Relatives Hold Vigil for Jestina Mukoko
Last week Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights filed a High Court application to force the police to produce her.
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Two More ZPP Officers Abducted
Zimbabwe’s human rights abuses continue as two officers of the Zimbabwe Peace Project are grabbed.
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British Lawyers Try to Free Dr Humayra Abedin
Lawyer Anne-Marie Hutchinson said Monday she is trying to free Abedin; family has ignored court order.
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Vatican Demonstrates its Own Regressive Nature
By opposing UN resolution aimed at stopping the execution of gay people in Islamic countries.
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Race to Rescue Doctor from Forced Marriage
Dr Abedin is being held captive by her family in Dhaka; she is thought to have been violently beaten.
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Tariq Ramadan Issues Some Instructions
‘No one can deny that some individuals do face discrimination because of their “religion”.’
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Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
Ooh naughty – smirking incredulity, casually derogatory remark, provocation, tut tut.
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Anti-abortion Rights Campaigners v Cherie Blair
Blair giving a lecture titled ‘Religion as a Force in protecting Women’s Human Rights.’ Yeah right.
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Catholic Cardinal Whines About Secularism
‘Atheism has become more vocal and aggressive.’ It’s an outrage! Atheism should be silent and passive!
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HRW to Zimbabwe: Where is Mukoko?
‘Mukoko has been abducted in suspicious and alarming circumstances, and we are profoundly concerned about her well-being.’
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Cries for Help From Congo’s War Victims
‘We have been abandoned. Who will protect us? Who will help us?’
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Many Opposition Activists Missing in Zimbabwe
The whereabouts of 14 MDC activists and a baby are still unknown more than a month since they disappeared.