Censorship, Jesus in Siberia, Easter, Satanic Pacts, Sacrificial Remains
Tuesday April 4, 2006
Big box booksellers Barnes and Noble and Borders are bravely standing up to freedom of speech and striking a blow for censorship, refusing to sell copies of Free Inquiry magazine, which printed those 'infamous' Mohammed cartoons by now seen by every person on the planet.
What would Jesus wear? Tube socks! Thanks to Jordan for this profile of Vissarion, also known as "Jesus of Siberia," the former police officer whose followers believe he is the second coming.
The Scotsman discusses the origin of Easter symbols.
An Italian man signed a pact with the devil in his own blood before murdering four members of his family. Note to anyone considering satanic pacts: get the devil to sign first.
Hair is the religious rights topic-du-jour: a Rastafarian man is suing UPS after the delivery company refused to hire him unless he shaved his beard; the Sikh community is still concerned that Sikh prisoners still receive forced haircuts. (Sikhs in England are also upset over Halal meat fed to Sikh schoolchildren)
Residents of a Miami suburb are up in arms over unsanitary disposal of remains from animal sacrifices made by some members off the local Santeria community.


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