Category Archives: Religion

Boko Haram

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Max West

Muslims in Africa doing what they do best: At least 87 people have been killed in an attack by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno state, according to local officials. Disguised in military uniforms, the militants set up checkpoints … Continue reading →

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Syrian Rebels

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Max West

Two stories from today. Notice a pattern? Islamists’ rise in Syria undercuts Kerry’s claim they play minor role Al-Qaeda-linked fighters seize Syrian town of Azaz from more moderate rebels

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Hasan Trial

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Max West

Lots of good buzzwords and quotes in this story on that ‘workplace violence’ incident by Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who, now being paralyzed from the chest down, really wants to be on very long and growing list of Islamic martyrs: … Continue reading →

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CoS: Trementina Base

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Max West

The Daily Mail has awesome new photos of CoS’s Trementina Base, which includes a mile-long landing strip, in case L. Ron Hubbard returns to Earth. MailOnline can today reveal the first close-up pictures of the Church of Scientology’s ‘alien space … Continue reading →

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Paris Nowadays

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Max West

While it’s a few years old, this CBN segment is essential, not only for its intrinsic content, but as an example of what high-quality, broadcast news oriented around group identity (in this case, from a conservative Christian perspective) can look … Continue reading →

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G.K. Chesterton

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Max West

Rare 1931 video of G.K. Chesterton at Holy Cross in Worcester, becoming an honorary Holy Cross. Crusader. Notice the laughter he elicits from the crowd when he says: “I can only say I am not much of a Crusader, but … Continue reading →

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Shelly Miscavige: Missing Persons Report

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Max West

There’s some movement on the case of Shelly Miscavige, wife of the Scientology cult’s sociopathic leader: After her public break with Scientology last month, Leah Remini has taken action and filed a missing person report for the wife of the … Continue reading →

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Workplace Violence

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Max West

Fox News has obtained a 6-page statement by Ft. Hood ‘workplace violence’ perpetrator Nidal Hasan: (Reuters) – Accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan said on Saturday that the United States military is engaged in a war with the Muslim … Continue reading →

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French ‘Youth’ – Pt. 5,188

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Max West

Those French ‘youths’ are at it again: TRAPPES, France (AP) — About 250 people hurling projectiles clashed with police firing tear gas west of Paris, in apparent protest over enforcement of France’s ban on Islamic face veils. Five people were … Continue reading →

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Going Clear – Pt. 213

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Max West

For the better part of 20 years now, I’m been absolutely fascinated with the cult of Scientology. This past winter, I read Lawrence Wright’s Going Clear (when will someone make a movie about the events in this book?!), which really … Continue reading →

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