Sunday, March 15, 2009
PrawfsBlawg: Law profs get results! Connecticut bill tabled (for now)
75-year-old widow to be flogged - Middle East, World - The Independent
The sentencing of a widow to 40 lashes for mingling with two young men has
sparked new criticism of Saudi Arabia.
Hannity suggests Christianity compatible with torture
The coming evangelical collapse
An anti-Christian chapter in Western history is about to begin. But out of the ruins, a new vitality and integrity will rise.
Tiptoeing through TULIP
Commotion arose in February over reports that Calvinists teaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) in Fort Worth, Texas, might be in danger of losing their jobs.
Some states push back against stem cell research
A showdown is shaping up in some of the nation's most conservative states over embryonic stem cell research, as opponents draw language and tactics from the battle over abortion to counter President Barack Obama's plan to ease research restrictions.
Rick Warren's Magazine: A Publishing Leap of Faith
The Purpose Driven pastor's new publication is a test of his influence and golden touch.
sparked new criticism of Saudi Arabia.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
American Non-Religious on the Rise
In broad terms, ARIS 2008 found a consolidation and strengthening of shifts signaled in the 2001 survey. The percentage of Americans claiming no religion, which jumped from 8.2 in 1990 to 14.2 in 2001, has now increased to 15 percent. Given the estimated growth of the American adult population since the last census from 207 million to 228 million, that reflects an additional 4.7 million "Nones." Northern New England has now taken over from the Pacific Northwest as the least religious section of the country, with Vermont, at 34 percent "Nones," leading all other states by a full 9 points.
"Many people thought our 2001 finding was an anomaly," Keysar said. We now know it wasn't. The 'Nones' are the only group to have grown in every state of the Union."
More HERE.
Vatican, apologetics ministry at odds on evolution (OneNewsNow.com)
Chomsky: Humanity's survival 'by no means a sure thing'
Abortion loan causes Drug Court uproar
Ban on a type of prayer in school allowed to stand
NYPD lieutenant sues to get gun and badge back
NEW YORK -- A police lieutenant who once reported seeing a "demon" at police headquarters is suing to get his gun and shield back, claiming supervisors took them from him because of his religious practices.
Brain Differences Found Between Believers In God And Non-believers
Believing in God can help block anxiety and minimize stress, according to new research that shows distinct brain differences between believers and non-believers.
Vatican defends Brazil excommunication
A senior Vatican cleric has defended the excommunication of the mother and doctors of a nine-year-old girl who had an abortion in Brazil after being raped.
Police: Ill. pastor deflected gunshot with Bible
Somali Islamic Court Publicly Lashes 4 Accused Of Gang Rape
Ex-fundamentalist castigates Republicans for being a 'fifth column'
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Success! Faith-Based Funding Removed from Economic Stimulus
Secular Discrimination Report: Exposing the pervasive discrimination and prejudice against the nonreligious.
State Board of Education must be held accountable | - Houston Chronicle
Op-Ed Columnist - What Iran’s Jews Say
The reality of Iranian civility toward Jews tells us more about Iran — its sophistication and culture — than all the inflammatory rhetoric.
Research: Public funds prevent 800,000 abortions a year
Pro-Life Movement Reveals Pro-Abortion Stance
Buttars: 'I don't have anything to apologize for' - Salt Lake Tribune
Perry Names Sex Toy Hater to Parole Board
Why Women Are Bound to Religion: An Evolutionary Perspective
The New Atheism, and Something More :: Sam Harris
Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith, writes about the link between religious faith and violence
Archbishop of Canterbury: Society is coming round to my views on sharia
The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended his controversial comments about the introduction of Islamic law to Britain and claimed that public opinion is now behind him.
"In God We Trust" License Plates
Bobby Jindal's Secret Past - The Daily Beast
Did you know about the exorcism?
Just Say Don't Know: Sexuality Education in Texas Public Schools
Texas has long been held up as the poster child for abstinence-only sexuality education. In fact, Texas consistently leads the nation by a wide margin in federal abstinence education dollars more than $18 million in 2007 alone. What has not been known until now, however, is what public schools are actually teaching students about sexuality education in their classrooms
US Supreme Court rules against Utah sect
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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