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Conservatives Allow The Line Between Church And State Become Even Blurrier
By Don Martin
July 29, 2010
Print: Vancouver Sun
A new book by political observer Marci McDonald takes a look at rising Christian nationalism in Canada.
Perth’s Catholic Archbishop stirs fears about atheism
Amanda O'Brien
July 29, 2010
Print: The Australian
The Catholic archbishop of Australia says he did not mean to imply that people shouldn’t vote for the prime minister because of her atheism.
A Reality Show Where Islam Is the Biggest Star
By LIZ GOOCH
July 29, 2010
Print: New York Times
In a reality show in Malaysia, the grand prize is to become an imam.
PM tells it as she sees it on the God issue
July 29, 2010
Print: Sydney Morning Herald
Julia Gillard, prime minister of Australia, says she is an atheist in a media interview.
Dumped Liberal candidate David Barker defends Muslim comments
by Joe Kelly
July 25, 2010
Print: The Australian
The opposition Liberal party in Australia has dumped a candidate who attacked the prime minister for being an atheist and his opponent for being Muslim.
God Is Great. Inspire Is Not.
By Christopher Beam
July 21, 2010
Print: Slate
Tongue-in-cheek piece giving advice to al-Qaida on how to improve their online magazine.
God in the classroom
Alom Shaha
July 19, 2010
Print: Guardian
“All science teachers, whatever their specialism, have to deal with questions about God. We should be prepared”
Numberplay: Rare Coincidences Are Very Common!
By PRADEEP MUTALIK
July 19, 2010
Print: New York Times blogs
Miracles and coincidences happen frequently… if only because there are so many possible miracles and coincidences that could happen.
The Vatican and Women: Casting the First Stone
Tim Padgett
July 19, 2010
Time
A TIME correspondent—and Catholic—examines his church’s criminalization of attempts to ordain women as priests
Harris, Hitchens, Dawkins, Dennett: Evangelical atheists?
By Reza Aslan
July 18, 2010
Print: Washington Post
Author Reza Aslan attacks New Atheism and claims the mantle of science for himself.
Why Priests Hire Male Prostitutes
Mike Jones
July 18, 2010
Print: The Daily Beast
A pastor is accused of stealing $1 million from his church to hire male escorts. Mike Jones, the escort who outed Ted Haggard, on what really happens when priests visit gay prostitutes.
Toll Rises From Twin Suicide Bombing at Iranian Mosque
By WILLIAM YONG and ALAN COWELL
July 16, 2010
Print: New York Times
Two bombers, one in women’s clothing, attacked outside a mosque in southeastern Iran, killing at least 26 people.
Muslim apostate found hanged after admitting he was an atheist
By Barry Duke
July 15, 2010
Print: Freethinker
A young Muslim, who had been investigated by his employers at Male International Airport in the Maldives for apostasy, was found hanged from the airport’s control tower yesterday.
Backers Give ‘Son of Sam’ Image Makeover
By SERGE F. KOVALESKI
July 13, 2010
Print: New York Times
Serial murderer David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, has attracted a group of friends and admirers from jail, mainly by claiming to have undergone a religious conversion.
Lawyer wants pope’s testimony in Oregon abuse case
Mitchell Landsberg
July 10, 2010
Print: Los Angeles Times
Suits name the Vatican as a respondent on grounds that it employed clergy suspected of abuse. Papal spokesmen say it is a sovereign entity and immune from the American court system.
Finding Our Inner Fish
Joe Palca
July 5, 2010
Print: National Public Radio
Palca and scientist Neil Shubin discuss the genetic commonalities between humans and ancient fossil species including yeast, fish, and Australopithecus. Link to the page and listen to the audio.
