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Monthly Archives: March 2011
The Quotable Hitchens
So many books, so little time. I’m looking forward to the May 10th publication of The Quotable Hitchens, a new collection of pithy observations by the Hitch, with a forward by his bud Martin Amis. I’ve taken a stroll through … Continue reading
Songs from the Science Frontier
So summer is coming and you’re wondering what to do to keep the kids occupied during that long road trip. Or maybe you’re just looking for something that both educates and entertains the young’ns without driving you up the wall? … Continue reading
Podcast #119 – Paul Haggis vs. the “Church” of Scientology
We discuss “The Apostate,” the excellent expose written by Lawrence Wright for The New Yorker. After more than 30 years in the organization, Haggis finally left the Church a) because of their policies toward homosexuals (his daughter among them) and … Continue reading
Posted in cults, podcast, religion
Tagged gender neutral, new international version, paul haggis, scientology
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Terry Jones burns Quran
Remember Terry Jones, the handle-barred nutjob from Florida who raised a global ruckus when he threatened to burn a Quran on the 9th anniversary of 9/11? He’s at it again, or rather he was at it. After laying low for … Continue reading
Religion Makes You Fat
Okay, not exactly. But apparently there is a strong correlation. A recent medical study shows that regular churchgoers are twice as likely to be obese as non-churchgoers. So being religious can not only make you a fathead, but a fat-ass … Continue reading
Religion to Go Extinct in Some Countries?
I think not. But a fella can hope. A recently presented study indicates that in nine countries organized religion could theoretically disappear. The countries? Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland. Maybe religion … Continue reading
20th Century Twain this weekend!
If you’re in Atlanta this Sunday, March 20th, drop by the Humanists of Georgia monthly meeting to hear Yours Truly talk about “20th Century Twain: Mark Twain’s Final Years and Freethought Legacy.” The meeting starts at 12:30 at the Atlanta … Continue reading
Podcast #118 – Dave Silverman (President, American Atheists)
Tide goes in. Tide goes out. Never a miscommunication with Dave Silverman, president of American Atheists. We talk to Dave about the upcoming American Atheists national convention in Des Moines, Iowa (April 21-24), as well as recent court cases that … Continue reading
SCOTUS declines to hear Newdow’s IGWT appeal
It’s not a loss, but it’s not exactly a victory, either. The Supreme Court has refused to hear Michael Newdow’s appeal after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the national motto “In God We Trust” is not a … Continue reading
Posted in civil rights, politics, religion, religious rights
Tagged igwt, in god we trust, michael newdow, supreme court
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What we should do about Libya
Nothing. Please, please, please President Obama–learn from the lessons of history. Involving ourselves in the situation in Libya is lose-lose for us all down the line. For one thing, it should be up to the Libyans to get rid of … Continue reading →