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Harvey Calls Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell the Top ‘Gay Abuse’ of 2011, Warns of ‘Prancing Drill Sergeants’

December 23, 2011 No Comment

Mission America president Linda Harvey today released her much-awaited top ten list of “‘gay’ abuses” (scare quotes hers), with the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell topping the list. Also on the list are same-sex paren…

Barber: People Hate Tim Tebow Because he is Saving Himself for Marriage

December 23, 2011 No Comment

It is fascinating to watch all the Religious Right activists who have jumped on the Tim Tebow bandwagon fume that not everyone shares their adoration for him. It is even more fascinating to watch them try to come up with explanations as to w…

FFRF’s Winter Solstice Statement

December 23, 2011 No Comment

For a fact, the Christians stole Christmas. We don’t mind sharing the season with them, but we don’t like their pretense that it is the birthday of Jesus. It is the birthday of the Unconquered Sun — Dies Natalis Invicti Solis.

Frankly, This is Silly: Two Congressmen Gripe about Being Forced to Pay for Their Own Holiday Cards

December 23, 2011 1 Comment

One of the perks of being a member of Congress is access to a “free” mail system. Senators and representatives can send information to constituents about legislation, congressional votes or other government-related matters and “frank” the envelope, with the taxpayer picking up the stamp.

Victory in Georgia: Appeals Court Says University Can Require Religious Student to Follow Ethics Rules

December 22, 2011 1 Comment

The Religious Right’s rigid mindset dictates that its adherents can do things on their own terms no matter what the law or anyone else says. As a student at a Georgia university and the Alliance Defense Fund recently discovered, federal courts don’t support that mentality.

Church Politicking Bill Introduced in the House

December 22, 2011 1 Comment

Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) recently introduced H.R. 3600, “To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.”

FFRF sends “Reason’s Greetings” to rural Indiana

December 22, 2011 No Comment

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is sending “Reason’s Greetings” to Brookville, Ind., site of a major dispute last year over a nativity scene on public property.

Reacting to a death with respect and hatred

December 22, 2011 No Comment

I wasn’t going to write a eulogy to Christopher Hitchens, and I still won’t. After all there are some excellent eulogies on the internet by far better writers than me. But I am intrigued at the world-wide reaction to his death.

FFRF to Mayor: Stop censoring sign or be sued

December 22, 2011 No Comment

An attorney on behalf of the Freedom From Religion Foundation has sent a demand letter to Mayor James R. Fouts, of Warren, Mich., giving him until 10 a.m. Wednesday to agree to place an “equal time” Winter Solstice sign in his city hall atrium.

FFRF brings good tidings to Gladwin, Mich.

December 22, 2011 No Comment

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has something new to celebrate this holiday season. FFRF’s Winter Solstice banner will have a place in the Gladwin (Mich.) County holiday display on Friday, Dec. 23.

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Harvey Calls Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell the Top ‘Gay Abuse’ of 2011, Warns of ‘Prancing Drill Sergeants’

Barber: People Hate Tim Tebow Because he is Saving Himself for Marriage

FFRF’s Winter Solstice Statement

Frankly, This is Silly: Two Congressmen Gripe about Being Forced to Pay for Their Own Holiday Cards

Victory in Georgia: Appeals Court Says University Can Require Religious Student to Follow Ethics Rules

Church Politicking Bill Introduced in the House

FFRF sends “Reason’s Greetings” to rural Indiana

Reacting to a death with respect and hatred

FFRF to Mayor: Stop censoring sign or be sued

FFRF brings good tidings to Gladwin, Mich.

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