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Exposing a Galaxy within the Brain
Emily Singer
November 28, 2010
Print: Technology Review
A new imaging method developed at Stanford reveals the complex array of synapses in the cortex.
Religions do not Have Monopoly on Virtue, Queen Tells Synod
By RIAZAT BUTT
November 26, 2010
Print: The Guardian
The Queen of England, head of the Church of England, spoke to her bishops and acknowledged that atheists possess virtue and contribute to the life of the nation.
Religion - a force for good? Tony Blair debates atheist Christopher Hitchens
By: Pat Hewitt, The Canadian Press
November 25, 2010
Print: Winnipeg Free Press
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to debate Christopher Hitchens in Toronto on whether religion is a force for good in the world.
Suffering, Haitians Turn to Charismatic Prayer
By ANNE BARNARD
November 25, 2010
Print: New York Times
Watch a meme complex evolve in real time as Catholicism in Haiti mutates and evolves under new selection pressure caused by the catastrophic earthquake of January 2010.
In Rare Cases, Pope Justifies Use of Condoms
By RACHEL DONADIO and LAURIE GOODSTEIN
November 21, 2010
Print: New York Times
Under pressure from critics, Pope Benedict XVI grudgingly rules that condom use can be justified in some cases to help stop the spread of AIDS, the Vatican’s first exception to a long-held policy banning contraceptives.
Christian woman sentenced to death in Pakistan
By Waqar Hussain
November 20, 2010
Print: Agence France-Presse
A Pakistani court has sentenced to death a Christian mother of five for blasphemy.
Where Did God Go in Afghanistan? An Atheist Writes.
By KATHLEEN JOHNSON
November 17, 2010
Print: New York Times
A veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan writes about how new policies have reduced the compulsory prayers and religious meetings within the military.
Efforts to Improve Evolution Teaching Bearing Fruit
Sarah D. Sparks
November 16, 2010
Print: Education Week
A 2005 court battle over intelligent design led scientists to seek better ways to improve students’ understanding of evolution.
On Trial: Faith, delusion or excuse for crime?
By Jessica Ravitz
November 15, 2010
Print: CNN Belief Blog
The man charged with kidnapping Elizabeth Smart is claiming religious delusion as a defense.
For Catholics, Interest in Exorcism Is Revived
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
November 13, 2010
Print: New York Times
American bishops are holding a conference to educate priests and bishops on the techniques of exorcism.
Why our wandering minds are making us miserable
By Richard Alleyne
November 12, 2010
Print: The Telegraph
A study by Harvard psychologists show that people are happiest when they are living “in the moment” and focusing on the task at hand, and that daydreaming and thinking about the future or the past reduces happiness.
Palestinian held for Facebook criticism of Islam
November 12, 2010
Print: Associated Press
A 25-year-old Palestinian university student was arrested by the Palestinian police for maintaining an anti-Islam blog and faces the possibility of life in prison.
Atheist Groups Promote a Holiday Message: Join Us
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
November 9, 2010
Print: New York Times
Atheist groups get ready to launch several ad campaigns during the holiday season.
In Spain, Pope Benedict XVI lambasts ‘aggressive secularism’
By Andres Cala
November 8, 2010
Print: The Christian Science Monitor
Ratzinger tried to rally loyalists against ‘aggressive secularism’ this weekend during a visit to the traditional Catholic stronghold of Spain.
Second deadly mosque attack in Pakistan
By Reza Sayah
November 5, 2010
Print: CNN
A second attack on a mosque in Pakistan killed four people.
Deadly Baghdad church siege highlights threat to Iraqi Christians
By Jonathan Adams
November 1, 2010
Print: The Christian Science Monitor
At least 37 people were killed when Iraqi forces stormed a Baghdad church that was seized Sunday afternoon by Al Qaeda-linked gunmen.
