Pope Francis accused victims of Chile's most notorious pedophile of slander Thursday, an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has co... morePope Francis accused victims of Chile's most notorious pedophile of slander Thursday, an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country.Francis said that until he sees proof that Bishop Juan Barros was complicit in covering up the sex crimes of the Rev. Fernando Karadima, such accusations against Barros are "all calumny."The pope's remarks drew shock from Chileans and immediate rebuke from victims and their advocates.https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pope-shocks-chile-accusing-sex-abuse-victims-slander-52447841 less
"Butcher this ****** and serve him for dinner!" This saying rhymes, and given the fact that slaves were considered property and not people, their owners could do with them whatever... more"Butcher this ****** and serve him for dinner!" This saying rhymes, and given the fact that slaves were considered property and not people, their owners could do with them whatever they damn well pleased.
I thought you might just cursor to their avatar or their name or (see separate list). When I notice 'profile read 23 times' I know it cannot be private, unless the info is only ava... moreI thought you might just cursor to their avatar or their name or (see separate list). When I notice 'profile read 23 times' I know it cannot be private, unless the info is only available to known Hillary Clinton or Pol Pot fans and they like to check and recheck their facts over and over.
African-Americans in America stems from the transatlantic slave trade. The general “coming to America for a better life” narrative does not apply to them..their relocat... moreAfrican-Americans in America stems from the transatlantic slave trade. The general “coming to America for a better life” narrative does not apply to them..their relocation was involuntary, to put it mildly.Native American citizens living today (in America) are not immigrants... https://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-adams/we-need-to-stop-saying-we_b_11120884.html
We've all seen the ads where pets experience visible joy when served an expensive brand of dog or cat food. But do dogs and cats discern flavors, and given the choice, would they p... moreWe've all seen the ads where pets experience visible joy when served an expensive brand of dog or cat food. But do dogs and cats discern flavors, and given the choice, would they prefer Alpo or Cesar to dog crap or dead rats?
It's a clearly European-looking image — fair-skinned, light-haired, blue-eyed, his softly handsome demeanor suggesting a teen idol, if a serious-minded one. You’d ... moreIt's a clearly European-looking image — fair-skinned, light-haired, blue-eyed, his softly handsome demeanor suggesting a teen idol, if a serious-minded one. You’d figure a guy like that would have been a real sore thumb in first-century Judea. So where’d we get the idea that that’s Jesus?
How did the Romans actually do any mathematical calculations with Roman numerals? Without the concept of places (units, tens, etc.) how did they add, subtract, multiply, divide, se... moreHow did the Romans actually do any mathematical calculations with Roman numerals? Without the concept of places (units, tens, etc.) how did they add, subtract, multiply, divide, sell slaves, and build aqueducts?
This is a Big Question. I can imagine a pig falling into fire inspiring steaks, or a forgotten stash of grapes found in a time of extreme drought giving the idea for wine. But how ... moreThis is a Big Question. I can imagine a pig falling into fire inspiring steaks, or a forgotten stash of grapes found in a time of extreme drought giving the idea for wine. But how would anyone see some grain growing and decide they have to reap it, dry it, pulverize it, mix it with water, let it sit, and on and on all the way to a loaf of bread?
Let's grow this plant, pick the berries, take the seeds out, roast and then grind the beans, pour hot water through the grounds, and throw the beans away. Drink the water! How did ... moreLet's grow this plant, pick the berries, take the seeds out, roast and then grind the beans, pour hot water through the grounds, and throw the beans away. Drink the water! How did we get there?
