Thomas Aikenhead Society

Thomas Aikenhead (c.1676-1697), a young University of Edinburgh student who allegedly railed against the Holy Trinity and stated that the doctrines of Christian theology were “a rapsodie of faigned and ill-invented nonsense” was judicially hanged for his offence on January 8, 1697. His execution, which raised considerable concern, was the last execution for blasphemy in Britain.

Sunday, January 23, 2005

New Article in "Butterflies and Wheels"

With the recent controversy surrounding SpongeBob Squarepants and other cartoon stars under attack from the Christian right for “promoting” homosexuality, Butterflies and Wheels special correspondent Barney F. McClelland uncovers a cartoon hero for our times.

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Beloved Cartoon Character Comes Out of Retirement
By Barney F. McClelland
Finally, a cartoon hero who's not a little light in the loafers. Whew.
Date filed: 21-01-2005