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Glenn Beck: Revival of Irresponsibility

Glenn Beck: Revival of Irresponsibility

Glenn Beck will soon tour the nation, promoting an "American Revival" in which social services are provided only by churches, and individual human rights are determined by clergy. His idea of "God-given rights": What you have is what God intends you to have. Full Article

Speaking in Tongues: God’s Gift of Gibberish?

Speaking in Tongues: God’s Gift of Gibberish?

For decades, "speaking in tongues" has been the butt of jokes. Now, a leading Evangelical asks Christians to take this nonsensical jibber-jabber seriously . . . and a growing number already do. Full Article

Connecticut Parents Elect Creationist to School Board

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

Blackmail, Bribery, Coercion: Scientology and the IRS

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

Federal Court: “Under God” OK in Pledge

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

No Lesbians Allowed at Rural Mississippi Prom

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

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 Roy Ashburn Comes Out

Anti-Gay Lawmaker Roy Ashburn Comes Out

Anti-gay Republican California State Senator Roy Ashburn, arrested on suspicion of DUI after leaving a Sacramento gay bar last week, came out as gay in a radio interview earlier today. 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

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

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