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Pray to Heal Trig Palin of Down Syndrome?

Jesus made some very specific promises about prayer. Particularly, that He would answer the prayers of Christians, and that His answer would not be no. We should prove His Glory to the world through praying for Trig Palin to be healed of Down Syndrome.

August 28, 2009 / 3 Comments / Read More

Phillip Craig Garrido: Voices of Angels Inside the Kidnapper/Rapist's Head

August 27, 2009 No Comment

Phillip Craig Garrido is a convicted rapist who kidnapped an 11-year-old girl and forced her to bear him children over 18 years. He’s also a religious nut case who thinks his god gave him the ability to speak in the tongue of angels, so he could save the world. No, really. Read his blog.

Judge: Kentucky Can't Require Faith in God

August 27, 2009 1 Comment

A judge has thrown out Kentucky’s statutory language requiring officers to credit “Almighty God” with the state’s security. Appeal coming forthwith . . .

Reddit Sweeps Atheist Users Under Rug

August 26, 2009 No Comment

Social news-sharing website Reddit has admitted to censoring the Atheism subreddit from the front page. Users aren’t too happy.

Coming Soon: Personhood for Frozen Embryos

August 26, 2009 No Comment

In 2008, a Colorado ballot initiative (Amendment 48) to give personhood to any fertilized human egg was defeated by voters 3 to 1. In 2009, it’s back, and subtler than ever. Why is it back? Can’t they take no for an answer? Supporters claim it was voted down because people visualized chicken eggs.

Anti-Gay Wisconsin Attorney General Ignores Duties for "Faith"

August 25, 2009 No Comment

J.B. Van Hollen, Attorney General for the state of Wisconsin, decided not to defend a domestic partnership law granting hospital visitation, inheritance, and other rights to same-sex couples against an attack by anti-gay activists.

Illinois Family Institute Attacks "Friendly Atheist"

August 21, 2009 No Comment

The Illinois Family Institute, offended by the fact that an atheist is allowed to teach children mathematics, is sending letters to parents urging them to pull their kids from his classes. Why? He has an atheist blog.

Anti-Gay Crusaders Boycott PepsiCo

August 19, 2009 4 Comments

Don Wildmon’s American Family Association continues its months-long boycott of PepsiCo products, urging millions to join the cause. Why? PepsiCo refused when Wildmon demanded they stop supporting gay rights.

Finnish Fundies Ban Alice Cooper

August 19, 2009 No Comment

Alice Cooper, comparatively tame predecessor of Marilyn Manson, has been banned from a performance in Finland because he does not espouse the right “Christian values”. This despite Cooper being a practicing Christian.

Israel Fights Swine Flu with Ram's Horn

August 18, 2009 No Comment

Fifty Israeli rabbis gathered together a few days ago, dedicated to stopping the swine flu in its tracks. How? The ultimate medical weapon: A ram’s horn.

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Pray to Heal Trig Palin of Down Syndrome?

Phillip Craig Garrido: Voices of Angels Inside the Kidnapper/Rapist's Head

Judge: Kentucky Can't Require Faith in God

Reddit Sweeps Atheist Users Under Rug

Coming Soon: Personhood for Frozen Embryos

Anti-Gay Wisconsin Attorney General Ignores Duties for "Faith"

Illinois Family Institute Attacks "Friendly Atheist"

Anti-Gay Crusaders Boycott PepsiCo

Finnish Fundies Ban Alice Cooper

Israel Fights Swine Flu with Ram's Horn

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