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[jaylake]

The Problem Is You - The Internet and work ethics.

Google+ Improves on Facebook - (Via my Dad.)

Dawn probe set to orbit Asteroid Vesta

Loss of predators in the food chain can alter the ecosystem - As the Tea Party says, "We cannot elevate nature above people. That's against the Bible and the Bill of Rights."

The Mere Sight of an American Flag

Comments

[cathshaffer]

It is a misconception that religious charities discriminate by their nature. I wouldn't be surprised if some do, but most religious charities do not discriminate, and many do not mix proselytization with charity work. We looked at adoption through Catholic Social Services and Lutheran Social Services, for example, and neither organization asked our religion or attempted to proselytize us at any point, and there was no religious test to participate. On the other hand, I have a relative who is a "youth minister" with a christian charity that "helps" teen mothers, and I can tell that proselytization is a huge part of the organization's mission, so I ignore the letters she regularly sends to family asking for support. (She is also taking a trip to China to proselytize, even though that's illegal in China. She's hoping to fly under the radar and proselytize on the down low, which annoys me a lot.)

[joycemocha]

Absolutely. It really depends upon the religious charity. Those from traditions with a strong history of proselytizing will extend that tradition even into their charity work (and I might point out this is not limited to Christian charities, either

Those nasty church charities

[daveraines]

Hey, thanks for giving those of us with imaginary friends a chance to come out and play. Though I prefer the term "invisible friends

[threeoutside]

Just a FYI: Clicking on the Google+ story link takes you to the Secular Charities article.

[jaylake]

Fixed, thank you.

[kproche]

I think this might be the correct link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/technology/personaltech/google-gets-a-leg-up-on-facebook.html

[jaylake]

Fixed, thank you.