Category Archives: religious rights

The End of the World is no joke for some

The vast majority of Americans (both religious and nonreligious) are using radio nutjob Harold Camping’s prediction that tomorrow, May 21st, is the beginning of the End of the World, as an excuse to have a hearty laugh and party like … Continue reading

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So much for being held to a higher standard

Which reminds me… A minister admits he lied for years about being a Navy SEAL …and… A minister shoots a boy who threw a rock at his car. Let he who is without sin fire the first shot?

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National Day of Reason

The 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals recently threw out the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s lawsuit against the National Day of Prayer, citing lack of standing.  Paraphrasing the court, “If the president isn’t complaining, there’s no case.”  Of course, the … Continue reading

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Huckabee: Forcible Indoctrination at Gunpoint???

Mike Huckabee is turning into a one-man gaffe machine.  First, he blathers on about how Obama has problems with the British because he was born and raised in Kenya, then tries to explain it away by saying he meant to … Continue reading

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Muslims retaliate against Jones Koran burning

I hope the “Reverend” Terry Jones is happy now.  In the aftermath of the recent stunt in which he orchestrated a burning of the Koran, angry Afghans–apparently unable to find any Americans to murder–have killed at least 12 UN workers. … Continue reading

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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

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Court rules Obamacare does not violate religious freedom

The Associated Press reports: “A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit claiming that President Barack Obama’s requirement that all Americans have health insurance violates the religious freedom of those who rely on God to protect them.”  I can … Continue reading

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SCOTUS refuses to hear 10C appeal

The Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of two Kentucky counties over displays featuring the Ten Commandments. McCreary and Pulaski Counties already lost this battle back in 2005, when the Court ruled that the displays were essentially religious … Continue reading

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Podcast #116 – Darwin Day vs In God We Trust

We look at two non-binding resolutions currently in the works within the new US House of Representatives: one in support of Darwin Day (February 12th), and another looking to reaffirm “In God We Trust” as the national motto.  Guess which … Continue reading

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US House committee considering a resolution on Darwin Day

Holy Shit!  How fantastic would it be if the US House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring Darwin Day (which is coming up February 12)?  I’ve gotten action alerts from the Secular Coalition for America, American Atheists and the Center … Continue reading

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