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Atheists and the F-word
By David Lose
February 6, 2012
Print: The Huffington Post
Author David Lose argues that any construction of a system of values demands faith — even for atheists.
Hosannas for the Court
Wall Street Journal editors
January 11, 2012
Print: Wall Street Journal
WSJ op-ed celebrating the Supreme Court’s ruling that religious organizations should be partially exempted from laws banning discrimination in employment.
Philosopher Sticks Up for God
By JENNIFER SCHUESSLER
December 14, 2011
Print: New York Times
Philosopher Alvin Plantinga argues that theism is compatible with science in his new book.
Americans: Undecided About God?
By ERIC WEINER
December 11, 2011
Print: New York Times
The fastest growing religious demographic is the “Nones”, with no religious affiliation.
The God Test: Why Everyone Believes
By Rabbi Adam Jacobs
November 8, 2011
Print: The Huffington Post
The author poses 3 questions to non-believers and contends that if they choose the “non-materialistic” answer, they may be more of a believer than they think.
War of the Worldviews: Let’s Talk God
By Deepak Chopra
October 27, 2011
Print: Huffington Post
Scientific atheists like Richard Dawkins use every tactic they can find to make it seem that science can disprove God. But in simplest terms, you can’t prove that something doesn’t exist.
Welcome, Atheists. But Really, Why Are You Here?
By Eliot Daley
October 17, 2011
Print: Huffington Post
A writer for the Religion section of the Huffington Post is surprised by the number of atheists reading and commenting on his posts. He asks: why are atheists visiting the Religion section?
Canada weighs creating ambassador for religious freedom
October 6, 2011
Print: Globe and Mail
The Canadian government is planning to create an international religious freedom watchdog that it’s installing within the Department of Foreign Affairs, with a $5-million annual budget, to promote and monitor religious freedom around the world.
Oregon couple convicted in son’s faith-healing death
Kim Murphy
September 30, 2011
Print: L.A. Times
A couple who are members of Oregon’s Followers of Christ, a faith-healing church, were convicted of second-degree manslaughter in the 2009 death of their baby.
Florida Pastor Doesn’t Get Why Atheists Aren’t Registered Like Sex Offenders
By DAN AMIRA
September 1, 2011
Print: New York Magazine
“Pastor Mike” Stahl thinks it only proper that atheists be submitted to National Registry (not unlike sex offenders), so that the God-fearing public can be made aware of unbelievers in their midst.
A Lesson in Logic: O’Reilly Reminds Us Who Not to Fear
via the O'Reilly Factor
July 27, 2011
Video: Huffington Post
“Breivik is not a Christian; that’s impossible. No one believing in Jesus commits mass murder.” A short tutorial in logic, as taught by television personality Bill O’Reilly.
Why Do Christian Fundamentalists Hate ‘Harry Potter’?
July 18, 2011
Print: International Business Times
Religious fundamentalists, particularly Evangelical Christians, have long railed against J.K. Rowling’s handiwork, largely because they associate wizardry and magic with witchcraft and Satanism.
After controversy, Baptists affirm belief in ‘Eternal’ Hell
By Adelle M. Banks
June 16, 2011
Print: The Huffington Post
Southern Baptists on Wednesday (June 15) called hell an “eternal, conscious punishment” for those who do not accept Jesus, rebutting a controversial book from Michigan pastor Rob Bell that questions traditional views of hell.
One Man’s Journey From Atheism and Witchcraft to Christ
By Josephine Vivaldo
June 15, 2011
Print: The Christian Post
Who would’ve thought that an atheist, who was a bunny killer by 5, an alcoholic by 15, a drug addict by 17, and a clinical sociopath by 18, would find God and start a multimillion-dollar software company.
Fundamentalists Reveal Satan as The Cause of Cancer
Hrafnkell Haraldsson
June 7, 2011
Print: POLITICUSUSA
What would you do if you were a breast cancer survivor and found out the cause of your cancer was not DNA mutations or risk factors such as smoking, drinking, and diet, but sin and Satan’s wiles?
Seriously, Aren’t Atheists Embarrassed by P.Z. Myers?
Moshe Averick
May 29, 2011
Print: the algemeiner
A rabbi tries to rebut P.Z. Myers’s argument against Intelligent Design.
Kirk Cameron criticizes Stephen Hawking for saying ‘there is no heaven’
By SARAH ANNE HUGHES
May 19, 2011
Print: Washington Post
“Growing Pains” actor turned Christian film star Kirk Cameron is taking issue with comments famed physicist Stephen Hawking made about the existence of heaven.
Martin Rees: Atheists should drop anti-religion campaigns
Ian Sample
April 25, 2011
Print: The Guardian
Astronomer royal urges Darwinists to adopt ‘peaceful coexistence’ with moderate groups to beat fundamentalism.
Gov. Perry Issues Proclamation for Days of Prayer for Rain in Texas
Proclamation
April 22, 2011
Print: The State of Texas
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK PERRY, Governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas, do hereby proclaim the three-day period from Friday, April 22, 2011, to Sunday, April 24, 2011, as Days of Prayer for Rain in the State of Texas.
Controversial Florida Pastor Terry Jones Goes Face to Face with Dearborn Imam
April 22, 2011
