Cecil Bothwell has just been elected to the city council of Asheville, North Carolina. He happens to be an atheist. The North Carolina state constitution bars atheists from holding elected office. (For what it’s worth, seven other states still have constitutional provisions that discriminate against non-believers.) Is this a case of continuing institutionalized bigotry, or just an amusingly unenforceable “quirk” left over from the 19th century? (For more on Mr. Bothwell visit cecilbothwell.wordpress.com)
Posts Tagged ‘war on christmas’
Podcast #75 – Can Atheists Hold Office in NC?
Monday, December 21st, 2009
House Reps declare War on the War on Christmas
Saturday, December 12th, 2009House Republicans have declared war on the War on Christmas. House Resolution 951, sponsored by Henry Brown of–where else–South Carolina seeks to express “the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.”
Podcast #35 – War on Christmas
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
We take a look at the (alleged) War on Christmas and the various over-reactions to it.
But first…some Thanksgiving leftovers! Columnist Jim Griffith of the Newnan (Georgia) Times-Herald paints a bleak picture for atheists on Turkey Day.
Lest you think it’s only small town news hounds who blame everything on the infidels, get a load of the recent essay by Daniel Henniger in The Wall Street Journal. Who knew the economic implosion was triggered by the scrooges who don’t like to hear the words “Merry Christmas”.
Podcast #4 – War on Christmas Special
Monday, December 17th, 2007
Recorded 12/15/2007. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.
Show Notes:
Our “War on Christmas” Special! - We look at the myths and misconceptions surrounding the holiday season.
Gifts for Non-Believers- We countdown our Top Five suggestions for gifts for non-believers.
Podcast #73 – War on Christmas Special
Monday, November 23rd, 2009(more…)
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