he liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on the 27th January 1945 symbolised an end to one of the most disturbing episodes of human history. It is for this reason that this date acts as a moment when we can collectively recall the many innocent victims of Nazi genocide.
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation today sent its second letter protesting Army involvement in the evangelical “Rock the Fort” festival to the commanding general at Fort Bragg, N.C.
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation formally put leadership in the Wisconsin State Assembly on notice that its pervasively sectarian prayers are in violation of the law.
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Sarah Palin once again revealed her utter ignorance and inability to comprehend . . . well, much of anything, idiotically accusing President Obama of suggesting Americans should celebrate the USSR’s launch of Sputnik.
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The continuing practice of holding prayers before council sessions has been described as ‘archaic and outdated’ by the British Humanist Association (BHA) in light of reports of a Christian councillor walking out on council prayers because they were being led by an Imam.
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Electronic books, and devices for reading them, are really taking off. In a way, this is reproducing the effect the digital revolution had on music. One parallel may be with the purchase of music as “singles” rather than albums. The eBook format seems to be ideal for novels and trade books. But it looks like [...]
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Legislation introduced Wednesday in the U.S. House that would permit the use of school vouchers in the District of Columbia is bad policy that threatens religious liberty, says a Baptist church-state organization.
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Over on the Indian Atheists site, the creation of Hindu “Lord Ganesha” — that’s the one with the elephant head — is critically, and comedically, examined:
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The Year of Chemistry 2011 site is providing information on local activities. Marie Curie:Credit The Science Channel The Marie Curie Lecture Series is worth looking forward to. These will run throughout 2011 and will be located around New Zealand. Female chemists will be reflecting on how chemistry affects and improves our lives and our society. [...]
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We are deeply concerned about Walmart’s irresponsible marketing and promotion of Boiron Oscillococcinum, an ineffective homeopathic “flu medicine”, through its website.
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