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Head of Henri IV Returned

December 26, 2010 No Comment

The return of the head of French king Henri IV to its tomb would be merely a curiosity, were it not for the fact that Henri was one of the greatest humanist leaders of the past 500 years.

Which Republican Presidential hopefuls support anti-gay hate groups?

December 26, 2010 6 Comments

You might not think this an easy question to answer, requiring months of research, digging into the histories of the candidates. Or we can just look at the letter they signed.

Pseudoscience: Power Balance bracelet an admitted fraud

December 24, 2010 8 Comments

The “Power Balance” bracelet, one of many pieces of mystical jewelry endorsed by celebrities, has been demonstrated a fraud and the manufacturer ordered to provide refunds . . . but only in Australia.

Conservapedia Issues Financial Advice to Ailing University: Cut Evolutionary Biology Classes

December 24, 2010 Comments Off

In response to financial troubles at the University of California, the Christian right's "Conservapedia" issued some advice: Start cutting your liberal fluff academic courses such as evolutionary biology. Stop pretending you are "Understanding evolution" and embrace the reality that evolutionary biology is liberal pseudoscience. Here's a screen shot taken at 1:30 a.m. on December 24:

Bright Red American Atheists Billboard Reads "You Know They’re All Scams"

December 24, 2010 Comments Off

The American Atheists created a stir with their pre-Christmas billboard with the slogan, "You Know It's a Myth, This Season Celebrate Reason" that was placed on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel. The message was upsetting to many Christians, and Bill Donohue of the Catholic League was so riled up that his organization [...]

Ancient Pre-Islamic Christian Site Opens for Tourists

December 24, 2010 Comments Off

The only known pre-Islamic Christian site at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, located at Sir Beni Yas Island has opened to tourists for the first time. The ancient Christian monastery was built around 600 AD. The floors look like concrete but were made of compacted plaster. Approximately 40 monks lived at the monastery. [...]

Magical thinking enhances creativity

December 23, 2010 2 Comments

Can “magical thinking” increase creativity in children? New research suggests it can.

That’s evolution: 12/22/2010 atheist cartoon

December 23, 2010 No Comment

Courtesy AtheistCartoons.com.

Merry Christmas? Dueling columnists at Secular News Daily

December 22, 2010 No Comment

Today, the National Post interviewed two atheists with opposing positions on celebrating Christmas. Two of our columnists have chosen to share their thoughts on Christmas, as well!