Links

- Pope Francis passes up chance to condemn Uganda’s anti-gays ... Homophobia is rife in present-day Uganda .... Despite the hopes of LGBT activists and supporters, the pope made no mention of the persecution of gay people in his homily.

- For Robert Dear, Religion and Rage Before Planned Parenthood Attack ... One person who spoke with him extensively about his religious views said Mr. Dear, who is 57, had praised people who attacked abortion providers, saying they were doing “God’s work.” In 2009, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of concerns for the privacy of the family, Mr. Dear described as “heroes” members of the Army of God, a loosely organized group of anti-abortion extremists that has claimed responsibility for a number of killings and bombings.

- Thinking about Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Saw a story in The Atlantic about Gates ... ‘We Need an Energy Miracle’: Bill Gates has committed his fortune to moving the world beyond fossil fuels and mitigating climate change. ... and I've been looking at the trailer for the movie (staring Michael Fassbender) about Jobs ...