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California Divorce Ban Interview with Alan Colmes (Video)

Alan Colmes interviews John Marcotte, proponent of the 2010 California Marriage Protection Act.

September 29, 2009 / No Comment / Read More

Palin Memoir Due in November; Promotional Video Leaked

September 29, 2009 1 Comment

Get your crayons ready: Sarah Palin’s memoir, “Going Rogue: An American Life” is coming November 17.

The 400-page book, originally planned for a spring release, will instead be available in time to stuff the stockings of eager youngsters.

PATRICK JOHNSTON TO DEBATE HEALTHCARE TONIGHT AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

September 28, 2009 Comments Off

Tonight (September 28), well-known Central Ohio Biblical American Dr. Patrick Johnston will debate James Castle, president of the Ohio Hospital Association on what a press release calls, the “helpfulness or harmfulness” of proposals pending in Congr…

Who Would Jesus Boycott? Christians to Bully GAP, Old Navy into Celebrating Christmas

September 28, 2009 1 Comment

The American Family Association today announced a drive intended to bully retailers GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic into promoting their favorite wintertime holiday to the exclusion of all others.

Charlotte Pop Fest to Benefit Atheist Foundation

September 25, 2009 No Comment

In 2008, North Carolina’s Charlotte Pop Fest raised funds for an international children’s charity. This year, organizers have selected a new recipient: The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. Some people aren’t fans of Reason and Science, including a major sponsor.

Blasphemy Contest! Enter Now!

September 24, 2009 1 Comment

The Center for Inquiry and Council for Secular Humanism have announced a Blasphemy Contest in celebration of Blasphemy Day, September 30. You could win T-shirts with your winning blasphemous phrase!

Humor: Horton Hears an Evangelical

September 21, 2009 No Comment

I wish I could take credit for this delightful transformation of Dr. Seuss’s Horton into a rational thinking being, but alas, that honor goes to The Exterminator at NoMoreHornets. Enjoy:

Huckabee Pummels Romney, Palin as Conservative Presidential Pick

September 20, 2009 1 Comment

Former Baptist pastor Mike Huckabee took more than twice as many votes than any other candidate in the Value Voters Summit straw poll, handily beating out Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and others.

St. Therese of Lisieux: Dismembered Corpse on Parade

September 18, 2009 1 Comment

In yet another bizarre ritual, excited Catholics in the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to fondle the dismembered corpse of Therese of Lisieux.

Called “relics”, Therese’s thigh and foot bones (not sure if they’re left or right) will be paraded about the country, to 28 “centers of prayer”.

Modern-Day Witch Hunt at Stoudtburg Village

September 15, 2009 14 Comments

Religious bigotry is alive and well in Pennsylvania. Once again, witches — that is, neo-Pagans, Wiccans, and the like — are the target of Christians’ rhetoric of hate and intolerance.

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California Divorce Ban Interview with Alan Colmes (Video)

Palin Memoir Due in November; Promotional Video Leaked

PATRICK JOHNSTON TO DEBATE HEALTHCARE TONIGHT AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

Who Would Jesus Boycott? Christians to Bully GAP, Old Navy into Celebrating Christmas

Charlotte Pop Fest to Benefit Atheist Foundation

Blasphemy Contest! Enter Now!

Humor: Horton Hears an Evangelical

Huckabee Pummels Romney, Palin as Conservative Presidential Pick

St. Therese of Lisieux: Dismembered Corpse on Parade

Modern-Day Witch Hunt at Stoudtburg Village

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