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Category Archives: politics
Podcast #139 – War on Christmas Continued
Rick Perry plays the homophobia card in his latest TV ad. Holiday displays in Leesburg, Virginia stir free speech controversy. The co-discoverer of a new earth-like world wants to call it the Christmas Planet. Prosperity gospel preacher Eddie Long’s wife … Continue reading
Podcast #137 – Attack of the Theocrats
We interview Sean Faircloth, author of Attack of the Theocrats: How the Religious Right Harms Us All and What We Can Do about It. Sean was formerly Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America, but recently accepted the position of … Continue reading
Podcast #136 – Reason Rally Update with David Silverman
Posted in atheism, civil rights, interviews, news, podcast, politics, religion
Tagged american atheists, david silverman, kentucky homeland security, reason rally, utah crosses
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KY Court of Appeals rules against American Atheists
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled against American Atheists in their lawsuit against the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS). A 2006 law claims that “the safety and security of the Commonwealth cannot be achieved apart from reliance upon … Continue reading
Are you ready for some foot-in-mouth?
What is it with these people? It’s one thing to disagree with the president’s policies…but comparing him to Hitler? And seriously, in the long history of political errors, John Boehner’s golf game with Obama is the biggest political mistake ever? … Continue reading
Podcast #130 – The Fundagelical Politics of Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann
The Republican presidential race is in full swing, and fundamental evangelicalism is already playing an important part. We look at the religious views (and actions) of two frontrunners: Texas Governor Rick Perry and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. Specifically, check out Timothy … Continue reading
Podcast #130 - The Fundagelical Politics of Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann [ 39:30 ] Download (9122)Podcast #129 – Janet Reitman (Inside Scientology)
We interview Janet Reitman, author of the new book Inside Scientology, an extensive and objective history of the movement launched by sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard. Inside Scientology is available in hardcover, unabridged audio, or for Kindle. For more about … Continue reading
Posted in books, cults, interviews, politics, religion
Tagged david miscavige, inside scientology, janet reitman, l. ron hubbard, scientology
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Rick Perry’s Pals (courtesy of Rachel Maddow)
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Is America a Christian nation?
For those who still believe that the Founding Fathers were Bible-thumping evangelical fundamentalists, I invite you, on this Independence Day, to read this and then read this (from Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 13): 1 Let everyone be subject … Continue reading
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Tagged christian nation, romans 13
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Bachmann says j/k about Irene
Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has taken a lot of heat over her claim that Hurricane Irene and the September 23 Earthquake were God’s message to Washington. At a recent campaign stop, Bachmann said, “I don’t know how much God … Continue reading →