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Shoddy reporting on “god genes”

January 24, 2011 5 Comments

So-called “news reporters” are claiming that Robert Rowthorn, economist, has “discovered a God Gene”. Viewers are eating it up . . . too bad it’s not true.

The god gene – or is it a meme?

January 23, 2011 No Comment

Is humanity doomed to a future of religious fundamentalism? Some recent internet articles appear to suggest it is.

Why this atheist WILL celebrate Christmas

December 22, 2010 No Comment

We live in a country with a lot of problems, but who doesn’t? We’re lucky to live in a country where we can celebrate any way we want on any holiday we choose. We shouldn’t waste this stroke of luck.

Fading Faith: America’s secular shift

December 22, 2010 3 Comments

Philosopher-historian Will Durant called it “the basic event of modern times.” He didn’t mean the world wars, or the end of colonialism, or the rise of electronics. He was talking about the decline of religion in Western democracies . . . Possibly the biggest news story to be ignored by the media.

An open rap letter to the Pope

September 14, 2010 No Comment

Dan Bull, a musician from the UK, decided to write a letter to Pope Benedict “welcoming” him to London. Rap along with Dan in this video presentation!

Mosquema Madness

September 7, 2010 No Comment

Too many people still believe in democracy only as far as the defense of their rights. Those that truly believe in liberty, however, must be concerned with everyone’s rights. Otherwise, true democracy will never be realized.

Be careful what you wish for

August 18, 2010 No Comment

The Supreme Court famously ruled in Hein v. FFRF in 2007 that we lacked standing as taxpayers to sue the executive branch over this very major violation.

Our main litigation attorney has consistently warned that “what is good for the goose is good for the gander.”

The Fab Ten Commandments and Parking

May 10, 2010 No Comment

In January of 2010, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned ACLU vs. Grayson County, KY and ruled that a Ten Commandments display was “secular” and to be restored. Gary Walker’s letter to the editor rings true today, days after Sarah Palin and Bill O’Reilly explained to a Fox News audience that the Constitution and Declaration of Independence are “based on the Ten Commandments”.

Glenn Beck: Revival of Irresponsibility

March 20, 2010 17 Comments

Glenn Beck will soon tour the nation, promoting an “American Revival” in which social services are provided only by churches, and individual human rights are determined by clergy. His idea of “God-given rights”: What you have is what God intends you to have.

AndrewK: Was Jesus Gay? Would That Be Bad?

February 19, 2010 2 Comments

Sir Elton John recently caused a firestorm of criticism on the twittosphere and blogosphere by insinuating that Jesus of Nazareth might have been homosexual. Would that be a bad thing, or even inconsistent with the Bible?