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Posted on Dec 23, 2006 by jason

Weekend Cat Blogging #81 is available and continues to be updated, so don’t miss it.

Boss Hog: “Welcome to the dark side of the other white meat.” It might be disturbing and you might not want to know, but I strongly suggest you go read this insider view of the pork industry.

I’m shocked so many can admit it . . . “More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published today. It shows that an overwhelming majority see religion as a cause of division and tension – greatly outnumbering the smaller majority who also believe that it can be a force for good. The poll also reveals that non-believers outnumber believers in Britain by almost two to one. It paints a picture of a sceptical nation with massive doubts about the effect religion has on society: 82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people. Only 16% disagree.” I wish the same could be said of Americans, but progress is progress no matter where it happens.