Daily Archives: 17/09/2010

Pope Benedict — “a Satan for secularists, an Antichrist for atheists”

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‘The campaigning against the pope’s visit has become so shrill that soon only dogs will be able to hear it . . . Campaigners have turned Benedict into a Satan for secularists, an Antichrist for atheists, against whom they desperately hope to define … Continue reading →

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Rev. Ian Paisley and Richard Dawkins: brothers in arms

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In a blast from the past, this week Ian Paisley emerged out of retirement to announce that he would be in Edinburgh to greet Pope Benedict XVI on his arrival to the UK. Of course, in the best Paisley tradition, … Continue reading →

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The White Atheists’ Burden: save the savages

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Brendan O’Neill The White Atheists’ Burden: save the savages The idea that the pope is responsible for spreading AIDS in Africa is built on some very dodgy, colonial-style prejudices. Are we really expected to believe that the people in these countries – where … Continue reading →

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The truth about the Pope-bashers

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Frank Furedi Crusade against the pope: an Inquisition-in-Reverse The campaigners against the pope’s visit have more in common with the fanatical Inquisitors of old than with Enlightened liberal humanists. Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Britain, which starts today, has provided much … Continue reading →

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