Posted in Religious Liberty on Jul 18th, 2012
The so-called ‘hate speech laws’ are contrary to fundamental rule of law principles and they are a threat to democracy. They are often promoted and protected by three groups, which would make strange bedfellows: secularists, gay lobby and some Muslim groups. In May I gave a presentation on this issue and trends at a global […]
Posted in International Affairs on Apr 14th, 2012
The attacks on free speech continue in Western democracies. Here’s one more story: There was a pro-homosexual ad campaign in London that said, “Some people are gay. Get over it”. It was sponsored by the lobby group Stonewall. That is one opinion, expressed in the public square. Another group, an Anglican organization, wanted to run […]
Posted in Religious Liberty on Dec 22nd, 2011
For those whose ambition is to be politically correct, I suggest the following greeting in this season: Please accept with no obligation, implied or explicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your […]
Posted in International Affairs on Sep 27th, 2011
Second@s Plus, a lobby group in Switzerland consisting of mostly Muslim immigrants, demand that Switzerland removes the cross from the nation’s flag. They will run a campaign in October against this Christian symbol which they consider unfit in today’s multicultural Switzerland. They consider the flag offensive to Muslims. This has caused a heated debate. But […]