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Podcast #123 – Study on US Catholic Child Abuse

Posted on May 21, 2011 by John C. Snider

Assuming the world hasn’t come to an end or that you haven’t been Raptured away… The US Catholic Church reveals The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the United States, 1950-2010, a study into the causes … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS declines to hear Newdow’s IGWT appeal

Posted on March 7, 2011 by John C. Snider

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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Podcast #84 Bonus Material – Newdow in 2002

Posted on March 31, 2010 by John C. Snider

I’m packing up to head to Newark for the American Atheists convention this weekend, but meanwhile, here’s a blast from the past.  Waaay back in August 2002, I (John C. Snider) interviewed Michael Newdow when he was  just hitting the … Continue reading →

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Podcast #84 – Newdow in Flames

Posted on March 22, 2010 by John C. Snider

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has denied activist Michael Newdow’s lawsuits to challenge “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance and “In God We Trust” on the currency.  We think the Court was cowardly and disingenuous.  Unfortunately, this … Continue reading →

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9th Circuit rejects Newdow

Posted on March 11, 2010 by John C. Snider

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the Constitutionality of the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance and the motto “In God We Trust” on American currency.  This double body-blow denies two lawsuits spearheaded by Michael … Continue reading →

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Judge rejects inaugural lawsuit

Posted on January 17, 2009 by John C. Snider

This is no surpise.  “A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the words ‘so help me God’ taken out of President-elect Barack Obama‘s oath of office next week or to prevent ministers from praying at the inauguration celebration.”  Even … Continue reading →

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Charlie Daniels Is a Miserable Idiot

Posted on January 6, 2009 by John C. Snider

When Sherri Shepherd, America’s Stupidest Celebrity, looks in her rearview mirror, surely she sees Charlie Daniels gaining on her fast.  Yes, that Charlie Daniels.  The father of the country rock masterpiece ”The Devil Went Down to Georgia” (Full disclosure: I kind of like … Continue reading →

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