Sophia, think of church as the center of his society and a requirement rather than a firmly held belief system. He has probably always gone to church, it is what one does. NOT going to church would not be acceptable for a politician and even prior to politics it would have caused hushed discussions.

It is stuff like this that makes me want to make a website devoted to refuting things that assholes like this say WITH the sayings of Jesus Christ.

I would enjoy that! And possibly contribute to it.

Sophia, think of church as the center of his society and a requirement rather than a firmly held belief system. He has probably always gone to church, it is what one does. NOT going to church would not be acceptable for a politician and even prior to politics it would have caused hushed discussions.

This makes sense. Not to me, because I was not raised in a church and am not even baptized, and doubt I ever can be, because I would always feel like I was lying about believing (unless Unitarians baptize).

I can quote a heck of a lot of New Testament verses from working on Godspell, however.

Haggis Allowed In The U.S. After 21-Year Ban

Yay! (I think.)

In more cheerful news, the Shiba Inus are plump morsels!

Haggis Allowed In The U.S. After 21-Year Ban

Oh my god, my brother is going to be SO happy!

unless Unitarians baptize

Not generally (insert congregational disclaimer). Heck, it my congregation, all you have to do is sign the book. And you get a pin and a carnation. No classes or anything. I believe that some congregations have a more involved process.

Musical Theatre theology ftw! Godspell, Joseph, and JC Superstar.

Marilyn Monroe's Panties Inspire Retro Lingerie Line

The famous photo of Marilyn Monroe's dress flying up while she stood atop a subway grate has inspired a new line of undies, WWD reports. Protec-Style Lingerie will offer the Marilyn panty in black, white and beige made from its patented Mystex fabric, a polyester microfiber that is absorbent and stain resistent. It's also anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral.

"Antiviral"?

Protec-Style President Linda Lord told WWD, "I felt there was a need for something between a glamour garment and a disposable garment, and I couldn't find anything on the market. The woman who wears it must feel flattered by its comfort and durability."

"The woman who wears it must feel flattered by its comfort and durability"? I wonder if they send detectives around to interview women wearing the undies... "Ma'am, do you feel flattered by your underwear's comfort and durability? No? Then no Marlyn's undies for you!"

Pretty sure I need to reschedule my dentist appt. AGAIN. At this rate, no way I can breathe just through my nose in 2 days time.

2 damned colds in less than a month.

And I'd go home except I'm backup to 3 people. Ahahaha.

Haggis = TEH AWESOME.

(Though the Guardian story doesn't quite get the details right - technically the ban on sheep offal was only for human consumption and I think it was only the lungs which were in contention, since kidneys and tripe are trendy restaurant food. This is still excellent news.)