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British court punishes atheist for anti-religion posters

A British court punished an atheist for distributing literature which mocks religion. Part of his punishment includes a court order forbidding him from carrying “religiously offensive material” in a public place. No word yet on whether that extends to a CD of John Lennon’s “Imagine”.

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Muslim Social Minister: Ban crucifixes in schools

A German social minister has demanded that Christian symbols like crucifixes be banned in public schools. Though a Muslim, she likewise supports the existing ban on headscarves.

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Pass The Loot and Load the Ammunition

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This is Pastor Donnie Swaggart, son of Jimmy Swaggart:  ”I’ve got my 45s loaded and polished.”  Granted, the guy did not come from the highest quality genetic material (whether you determine quality to mean “ethical, decent human being”,…

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May 20: Everybody Draw Mohammad Day

Outraged by Comedy Central’s pulling of a South Park episode depicting Mohammad, a Seattle cartoonist has declared May 20 the first annual “Everybody Draw Mohammad Day”.

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Jurors this week added $18.5M in punitive damages to the $1.4M compensatory damages already awarded to a man who sued over sex abuse at the hands of a Scout leader.

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Happy Birthday, Hubble

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Happy Birthday, Hubble

Today is the 20th anniversary of the Hubble Telescope, without argument one of the best pieces of technology humanity has ever come up with. This beautiful little pile of circuits, mirrors and thrusters has given us all a deep understanding of our place in the universe. When you consider that just 80 years ago, the [...]

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Mindless Faith

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Mindless Faith

Why do the faithful seem to suspend disbelief and follow charismatic leaders — religious or political — mindlessly? New research indicates it’s because parts of their brains have shut off.

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I Can’t Draw, but I Can Link

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Mark your calendars for May 20th – it’s the first annual Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!I can’t draw, so instead I’ll just add a few links for fun:The brouhaha http://www.jesusandmo.net/2010/04/20/aims/http://www.jesusandmo.net/2010/04/22/bear/http://w…

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Obama Pander-o-Rama:  Will Defend Unconstitutional National Day of Prayer

Barack Obama, Panderer-in-Chief, announced today that his administration will fight to preserve the National Day of Prayer. If you’re surprised, you haven’t been paying attention.

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In a move which shocks no one, Indonesia’s constitutional court Monday decided to uphold a 1965 blasphemy law. Surprise!

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