Morning Read for May 22, 2013
General Wolf Blitzer Asks Atheist Tornado Survivor if she ‘Thanks the Lord’ (Video-Huffington Post) Wolf Blitzer put his foot in…
SCA’s Morning Read for 5/21/13
SCA in the News Secular Coalition: Daily Caller editor sent ‘Here’s a Dick pic’ email to spokeswoman (Raw Story) The…
Family Research Council Misrepresents Our Military
After adopting military cast-off and anti-Muslim crusader retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin, the Family Research Council is taking special interest…
Atheists Say IRS Not Doing Enough to Hold Churches Accountable
WASHINGTON, DC—The Secular Coalition for America today sent a letter to the White House, pointing out additional Internal Revenue Service…
Press Releases
- Atheists Say IRS Not Doing Enough to Hold Churches Accountable by Secular Coalition for America: WASHINGTON, DC—The Secular Coalition for America today sent a letter to the White House, pointing out additional Internal Revenue Service failings, including negl...
- Gage Pulliam wins 'Strong Backbone' student activist award by Freedom From Religion Foundation:
On Monday a public school district in Muldrow, Okl...
- New 2011 English and Welsh Census figures on religion released by British Humanist Association:
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released a more detailed breakdown of findings from the 2011 Census in England and Wales. The new figures show demographic...
- Census analysis shows Christianity in dramatic decline, and a youthful Muslim population on the rise by National Secular Society: According to census data analysis published yesterday, the number of British-born Christians is falling significantly, whilst the number of young Muslims is on the rise....
- GALHA and BHA support International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia by British Humanist Association:
Humanists around the world tomorrow will be marking the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). The campaigning organisation Transgender Europe ...
- Humanists Demand an End to Teacher-Led Prayer Sessions at Missouri High School by American Humanist Association: Fayette High School Teacher Hosts Prayer Sessions for Students During School Hours....
- New 2011 English and Welsh Census figures on religion released by British Humanist Association:
Either you’re with us, or you’re with the Evil ones
No this isn't a discussion about George Bush and his McCarthyesque attempts to frame anyone who disagreed with him as a terrorist.Rather this is a disappointing, and yet hardly unsurprising, look at the divisive and arrogant rhetoric delivered by this ...…
Does a fly landing on Obama prove he’s demonic?
TruNews host Rick Wiles thinks so.…
A United States for nonbelievers?
Pres. Obama's inaugural attempt to reach "We the People" missed the mark, says Herb Silverman.…
Presidential Proclamation — Religious Freedom Day
President Obama's proclamation for Religious Freedom Day includes recognition of "non-believers."…
Secular Coalition touts church-state separation, praises Obama on Religious Freedom Day
Today the Secular Coalition for America celebrated Religious Freedom Day. The Coalition also praised President Obama for mentioning non-believers in the proclamation issued by the White House, marking the annual day.…
Inaugural Imbroglio: Controversial pastor pulls out of presidential swearing-in
The president’s team asked the Rev. Louie Giglio, a popular Atlanta minister, to deliver the benediction (closing prayer) during the Jan. 21 inauguration. So?…
Obama Thanksgiving address: Doesn’t thank God
The Associated Press reports that in President Obama's Thanksgiving address, he once again did not give thanks to any deities.…
Religious leaders pledge to work with Obama administration ‘for liberty and justice for all’
A diverse group of religious leaders has sent President Barack Obama a letter congratulating him on his re-election and pledging to work with the administration "during the next four years to help our nation live up to the promise of liberty and justice for all.”…
FFRF asks Obama to drop religion in presidential oath; so can you
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has sent a letter to President Obama asking him to reject the way this country politicizes religion. The Constitution, which prescribes the oath in Art. 2, Sect. 1, does not contain the “so help me God” language.…
It’s (un)Official: Rep. Allen West finally loses reelection, refuses to concede
Tea Partiers will unite today bemoaning their fate, as Allen West's bid for re-election is declared a failure. Much like the Tea Party.…
The ‘nones’ say 2012 election proves they are a political force
Non-religious groups are making sure we won't be ignored in Washington and elsewhere.…
Does a fly landing on Obama prove he’s demonic?
TruNews host Rick Wiles thinks so.…
A United States for nonbelievers?
Pres. Obama's inaugural attempt to reach "We the People" missed the mark, says Herb Silverman.…
Presidential Proclamation — Religious Freedom Day
President Obama's proclamation for Religious Freedom Day includes recognition of "non-believers."…
Secular Coalition touts church-state separation, praises Obama on Religious Freedom Day
Today the Secular Coalition for America celebrated Religious Freedom Day. The Coalition also praised President Obama for mentioning non-believers in the proclamation issued by the White House, marking the annual day.…
Inaugural Imbroglio: Controversial pastor pulls out of presidential swearing-in
The president’s team asked the Rev. Louie Giglio, a popular Atlanta minister, to deliver the benediction (closing prayer) during the Jan. 21 inauguration. So?…
Obama Thanksgiving address: Doesn’t thank God
The Associated Press reports that in President Obama's Thanksgiving address, he once again did not give thanks to any deities.…
Religious leaders pledge to work with Obama administration ‘for liberty and justice for all’
A diverse group of religious leaders has sent President Barack Obama a letter congratulating him on his re-election and pledging to work with the administration "during the next four years to help our nation live up to the promise of liberty and justice for all.”…
FFRF asks Obama to drop religion in presidential oath; so can you
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has sent a letter to President Obama asking him to reject the way this country politicizes religion. The Constitution, which prescribes the oath in Art. 2, Sect. 1, does not contain the “so help me God” language.…
It’s (un)Official: Rep. Allen West finally loses reelection, refuses to concede
Tea Partiers will unite today bemoaning their fate, as Allen West's bid for re-election is declared a failure. Much like the Tea Party.…
The ‘nones’ say 2012 election proves they are a political force
Non-religious groups are making sure we won't be ignored in Washington and elsewhere.…
Does a fly landing on Obama prove he’s demonic?
TruNews host Rick Wiles thinks so.…
A United States for nonbelievers?
Pres. Obama's inaugural attempt to reach "We the People" missed the mark, says Herb Silverman.…
Presidential Proclamation — Religious Freedom Day
President Obama's proclamation for Religious Freedom Day includes recognition of "non-believers."…
Secular Coalition touts church-state separation, praises Obama on Religious Freedom Day
Today the Secular Coalition for America celebrated Religious Freedom Day. The Coalition also praised President Obama for mentioning non-believers in the proclamation issued by the White House, marking the annual day.…
Inaugural Imbroglio: Controversial pastor pulls out of presidential swearing-in
The president’s team asked the Rev. Louie Giglio, a popular Atlanta minister, to deliver the benediction (closing prayer) during the Jan. 21 inauguration. So?…
Obama Thanksgiving address: Doesn’t thank God
The Associated Press reports that in President Obama's Thanksgiving address, he once again did not give thanks to any deities.…
Religious leaders pledge to work with Obama administration ‘for liberty and justice for all’
A diverse group of religious leaders has sent President Barack Obama a letter congratulating him on his re-election and pledging to work with the administration "during the next four years to help our nation live up to the promise of liberty and justice for all.”…
FFRF asks Obama to drop religion in presidential oath; so can you
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has sent a letter to President Obama asking him to reject the way this country politicizes religion. The Constitution, which prescribes the oath in Art. 2, Sect. 1, does not contain the “so help me God” language.…
It’s (un)Official: Rep. Allen West finally loses reelection, refuses to concede
Tea Partiers will unite today bemoaning their fate, as Allen West's bid for re-election is declared a failure. Much like the Tea Party.…
The ‘nones’ say 2012 election proves they are a political force
Non-religious groups are making sure we won't be ignored in Washington and elsewhere.…
Does a fly landing on Obama prove he’s demonic?
TruNews host Rick Wiles thinks so.…
A United States for nonbelievers?
Pres. Obama's inaugural attempt to reach "We the People" missed the mark, says Herb Silverman.…
Presidential Proclamation — Religious Freedom Day
President Obama's proclamation for Religious Freedom Day includes recognition of "non-believers."…
Secular Coalition touts church-state separation, praises Obama on Religious Freedom Day
Today the Secular Coalition for America celebrated Religious Freedom Day. The Coalition also praised President Obama for mentioning non-believers in the proclamation issued by the White House, marking the annual day.…
Inaugural Imbroglio: Controversial pastor pulls out of presidential swearing-in
The president’s team asked the Rev. Louie Giglio, a popular Atlanta minister, to deliver the benediction (closing prayer) during the Jan. 21 inauguration. So?…
Obama Thanksgiving address: Doesn’t thank God
The Associated Press reports that in President Obama's Thanksgiving address, he once again did not give thanks to any deities.…
Religious leaders pledge to work with Obama administration ‘for liberty and justice for all’
A diverse group of religious leaders has sent President Barack Obama a letter congratulating him on his re-election and pledging to work with the administration "during the next four years to help our nation live up to the promise of liberty and justice for all.”…
FFRF asks Obama to drop religion in presidential oath; so can you
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has sent a letter to President Obama asking him to reject the way this country politicizes religion. The Constitution, which prescribes the oath in Art. 2, Sect. 1, does not contain the “so help me God” language.…
It’s (un)Official: Rep. Allen West finally loses reelection, refuses to concede
Tea Partiers will unite today bemoaning their fate, as Allen West's bid for re-election is declared a failure. Much like the Tea Party.…
The ‘nones’ say 2012 election proves they are a political force
Non-religious groups are making sure we won't be ignored in Washington and elsewhere.…
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