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Top Stories

Blackmail, Bribery, Coercion: Scientology and the IRS

Has the IRS been compromised in favor of the Church of Scientology? Liam Fox examines the evidence, and the evidence says yes. It's time to demand a Congressional inquiry. Full Article

• Anti-Abortionists Play Race Card Again
• Palm-Reading Palin Promotes Theocracy
• Laura Silsby’s Messiah Complex

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Top U.S. News

Connecticut Parents Elect Creationist to School Board

Parents in a well-to-do Hartford suburb have elected an avowed Creationist to their school board. He means to change the way science is taught. Others would like to do the same in Oregon, and have even tried. Full Article

Federal Court: “Under God” OK in Pledge

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, in two rulings, rejected claims that "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on currency violate the US Constitution's Establishment Clause. Plaintiff vows to appeal. Full Article

US Conference of Catholic Bishops Takes End-of-Life Decisions Away from Patients and Doctors

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has adopted a directive governing all Catholic hospitals which may require doctors to ignore your living will. Full Article

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Top World News

Catholic Sex Abuse Accusations Spread Across Europe

Allegations of sexual abuse of children at Catholic institutions continues to spread across Europe. Some cases question the integrity of Pope Benedict's own brother. Full Article

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Buzz

• Speaking in Tongues: God’s Gift of Gibberish?
• A Facebook Challenge to the Christian Faithful
• Catholic Sex Abuse Accusations Spread Across Europe

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In Brief

• Nude Worship Offends People Who Don’t Attend That Church
• Atheists Visit White House – Religious Right has Fit
• Why Do They Hate Gays So Much?
• Pew Study: Youth Less Affiliated with Religious Bodies, but No Less Faithful
• Kentucky Moves to Teach Bible as Literature

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(in)Tolerance

No Lesbians Allowed at Rural Mississippi Prom

Constance McMillen wanted to go to her high school prom, like her classmates. But rather than allow a depraved lesbian to attend, the school canceled the prom. Full Article

Liam Fox: Christendom Crucifies the Constitution

Leading Christian organizations blasted the Obama administration for meeting with non-theist organizations. Their hateful rhetoric proves only their terror of secular thought and hatred of the Constitution. Full Article

Christian Pamphlet: Rape… Sometimes, It’s Her Own Fault?!

Christians in Bristol, VA are handing out a pamphlet telling young women that dressing inappropriately encourages men "sin in their hearts" . . . and to rape them. This is insulting to both men and to women. Full Article

Prejean’s Protege: Miss Not-Quite-Beverly Hills on Gay Damnation

Lauren Ashley, a Miss California USA contestant who has dubbed herself Miss Beverly Hills, has sparked an uproar by announcing that God wants gays executed. The City of Beverly Hills asks, "Lauren who?" Full Article

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Opinion

Liam Fox: Foreign Policy is Not a Faith Based Program

Israel is the number one recipient of American foreign aid, averaging above $2.5 Billion each year; when investigated, the vocal pro-Israel conservative Christian lobby doesn't seem very pro-Israeli at all. Full Article

Liam Fox: A Religious Assault on Democracy

Last week, Colorado State Senator Dave Schultheis launched an attack on democracy and the United States Constitution under the guise of a "Religious Bill of Rights". What effects could such an effort have? Full Article

AndrewK: Was Jesus Gay? Would That Be Bad?

Sir Elton John recently caused a firestorm of criticism on the twittosphere and blogosphere by insinuating that Jesus of Nazareth might have been homosexual. Would that be a bad thing, or even inconsistent with the Bible? Full Article

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Palin Watch

Palin: Tea Partiers Must “Pick a Party”; No Third Party

Sarah Palin reiterates her support for the status quo, stating that the Tea Party movement can't be a third party, and must merge with the Republican Party. Full Article

• Palin: Tea Partiers Must “Pick a Party”; No Third Party
• WSJ Trashes Sarah Palin for Rand Paul Endorsement
• Palin: “Absurd Not to Consider 2012 Presidential Run”, Snubs Tea Party Nation

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Reviews

• RealBibleStories.com: Bible Stories Get Real
• Why Evangelicals Should Love Twilight
• James Paris’ ChristianChirp Just a Soapbox for Anti-Twitter Whining?

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