News Brief: Mark Twain autobiography to be released soon

A full century following his death, the first volume of Mark Twain’s autobiography will be released shortly. The outspoken atheist had plenty to say about the world he lived in and the people he knew, and wanted to be able to speak freely on subjects like religion and politics.

Obama administration sides with Vatican on sovereign immunity

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The Obama administration has strongly sided with the Vatican in an Oregon sex-abuse lawsuit which names the Holy See as a defendant, insisting that the Vatican enjoys sovereign immunity and that the case does not rise to the level necessary to override such immunity.

North Dakota gives thumbs down to "ISNOGOD" plate

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A North Dakota atheist is appealing the state Department of Transportation’s decision to deny him a vanity plate expressing his beliefs about religion while allowing the religious expressions of others.

Synthetic cell cheered as evidence for Intelligent Design

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The creation of a synthetic genome-controlled cell is cautiously accepted by the Vatican, hailed by scientists . . . and cheered by some Intelligent Design proponents.

Supreme Court to hear Arizona religious school scholarship case

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Are Arizonans’ tax dollars going to fund religious indoctrination? Is that Constitutional? The US Supreme Court will decide this fall.

Dominionist group promotes "how to take over America" list

A growing Christian Dominionist organization is now promoting a “To-Do” list for Christians who want to take over the United States government and do away with our secular Constitution.

Lessons from the Indonesian financial crisis of 1998

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Tom Rees of Epiphenom shows us how Indonesia’s 1998 financial crisis impacted religious behavior. His analysis is particularly timely, given the ongoing global financial crisis we face today.

Lying for Jesus: Liberty U's seminary President makes up life story

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Liberty University’s Seminary President has an exciting past, which he uses as his Christian witness. Trouble is, it didn’t happen.

News Brief: Texas Freedom Network live-blogging Texas curriculum debate

The Texas Freedom Network is live-blogging the ongoing Texas curriculum debate.

Poll Result: Texans want experts, not board members, to decide curriculum

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There may be hope for the education of Texan children after all. A new poll indicates that a solid majority of Texans want teachers and scholars to determine school curricula, not the elected Board.

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