That whole thing confused me. Can't churches in general discriminate (religiously anyway) in hiring practices?
Not on federally-funded projects. Or if they get federal funding at all. At least, that used to be the case.
Harken: You fought with Captain Reynolds in the war? Zoe: Fought with a lot of people in the war. Harken: And your husband? Zoe: Fight with him sometimes, too.
'Bushwhacked'
Spike's Bitches 27: I'm Embarrassed for Our Kind.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
brenda m - Nov 10, 2005 5:41:55 am PST #3942 of 10003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Trudy Booth - Nov 10, 2005 5:51:55 am PST #3943 of 10003
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
The Salvation Army wanted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, not religious belief.
Sure, but you couldn't be both homosexual (probably 'practicing homosexual') and Salvation Armyian.
Not saying its morally right, I just don't know why its legally unusual.
Not on federally-funded projects. Or if they get federal funding at all. At least, that used to be the case.
Of course, the feds will ONLY fund 'abstainance only' anti-AIDS programs overseas. t smacks head on walls
Fred Pete - Nov 10, 2005 5:53:48 am PST #3944 of 10003
Ann, that's a ferret.
Not saying its morally right, I just don't know why its legally unusual.
At least the original request involved the Salvation Army's right to ignore state anti-discrimination laws when using federal funds for "faith-based initiatives." So, use of federal money involved.
sj - Nov 10, 2005 5:59:30 am PST #3945 of 10003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm back in my hobbit hole, and my mother and sister are 250 miles away.
Welcome back Ginger. I am glad you survived the family vacation.
{{{Betsy}}} Good luck dealing with the band situation.
vw bug - Nov 10, 2005 6:01:18 am PST #3946 of 10003
Mostly lurking...
Looking at classes for Spring. I want to take 7. That's a bit much, I'm thinking...
Trudy Booth - Nov 10, 2005 6:01:53 am PST #3947 of 10003
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
At least the original request involved the Salvation Army's right to ignore state anti-discrimination laws when using federal funds for "faith-based initiatives." So, use of federal money involved.
Ah, now I understand.
Props though for their helping anyone. I wish they were more equitable, but it seems like they're at least 'getting it' on the one front.
Calli - Nov 10, 2005 6:03:20 am PST #3948 of 10003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm sorry the band stuff's not working well for Will.
But I'm glad the work and daycare stuff's coming together for Susan. Boy, that plus writing is a lot to juggle.
Susan W. - Nov 10, 2005 7:18:13 am PST #3949 of 10003
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
You know, it sounds like a pretty good life to me. I'm glad everything worked out about the job. Susan.
Well, if I could somehow swing 36-hour days, or get that time-turner of Hermione Granger's. But I'm going to really have to fight to keep my writing going, and accept that 10-15 pages/week is enough for the time being. Which isn't a terrible page count--it still allows me to complete a novel in a year. But I've heard various people say you might as well not even try to write while you have small children if you're also working. And that's just not an option, AFAIC. I am a writer. I finally figured that out. I'm not going to stop.
beth b - Nov 10, 2005 7:49:40 am PST #3950 of 10003
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Alton just made poptarts.
I am sure you'll find someway to write , Susan. and as long as you write every week, I wouldn't worry about page count. page count matters only when you have a contract in you hand.
d - Nov 10, 2005 8:04:35 am PST #3951 of 10003
It's nice to see some brave pretenders trying to make it interesting.
I have no paid work today. Bad for the bank account, but good for actually letting me read my library books which are due tomorrow. I'd renew them, but I've used all my renewals up. I just finished reading "Chasing Shakespeares" by Sarah Smith. I'm not necessarily huge with Shakespeare love, but it was quite an enjoyable book. Deals with lot of issues, including the whole authorship issue. I think many of the peeps here would like it.