1. In Saudi Arabia, a view from behind the veil

Comment #48562 by Disturbance on June 8, 2007 at 11:50 am

Corylus, Thanks, though I can't take credit for that one. You might also like the term "Talibangelist" often used to describe Falwell, Dobson and their ilk.

Rtambree, I like the idea of being able to turn ovulation on and off without requiring anyone's permission to do so. I'm sure the "witches" of the middle ages were merely competent herbalists who knew a thing or two about a thing or two!

2. In Saudi Arabia, a view from behind the veil

Comment #48539 by Disturbance on June 8, 2007 at 10:11 am

If you find this story interesting, please read Ayan Hirsi Ali's book "Infidel".

Didn't Jerry Falwell say that America's ills were due to "feminists" and "gays" and "people who tolerate feminists and gays"?? I'm convinced that at the root of all of this isn't religion per se, but more the desire to contol women' reproductive rights. I think religious dogma is a tool to achieve that in some societies.

If the fundgelicals have their way, we'd be moving in the direction of fundamentalist Islamic nations. The day all fundies start to realize they have more in common with each other than a liberal athiest female like me, is the day we are truly f*cked.

Up with the athiest revolution!