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Anti-Abortionists Play Race Card Again

Anti-Abortionists Play Race Card Again

Anti-abortion advocates are playing the race card again. This time, they're claiming that "Black Children are an Endangered Species" in billboards across Atlanta. Full Article

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Top U.S. News

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

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

Anti-Gay Lawmaker Arrested for DUI After Leaving Gay Club

Anti-Gay Lawmaker Arrested for DUI After Leaving Gay Club

Once again, a virulently anti-gay lawmaker has been nailed (figuratively speaking) spending his spare time in gay bars. This one, demonstrating his commitment to "family values" and "personal responsibility" by capping his evening of cruising for gay sex with a DUI. Full Article

Atheists Visit White House – Religious Right has Fit

After meeting with various religious groups for many, many years, the White House Friday had their first official meeting with atheist organizations. Apparently, it's OK when religious believers visit the White House, but a pox on that house if atheists are invited. Full Article

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Top World News

Catholic Sex Abuse Accusations Spread Across Europe

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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(in)Tolerance

Liam Fox: Christendom Crucifies the Constitution

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?!

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

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

American Family Association Poll on Gays in Military

American Family Association Poll on Gays in Military
The American Family Association is activating its 2.5 million members to fight against allowing gay people to serve openly in the military. They're conducting a poll on the issue and providing articles explaining why sexual minorities shouldn't be allowed to serve their country. Their arguments sound awfully familiar. Full Article

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Opinion

Liam Fox: Foreign Policy is Not a Faith Based Program

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

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?

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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