Direct subsidy to parochial schools was ruled unconstitutional by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on April 27. The appeals court upheld a lower court ruling in favor of the …
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Day: November 12, 2013
“Wise and Wonderful” Agnostic Cinema (May 2001)
Here’s a nearly foolproof way to find good flicks that freethinkers will enjoy: Find out which ones Michael Medved doesn’t approve of. Medved, longtime film critic and self-proclaimed “cultural crusader” …
U.S. Religiosity Hard to Escape by Thomas L. Johnson (May 2001)
On Jan. 20, millions of Americans witnessed a major religious ceremony held on the steps of the U.S. Capitol: the presidential inauguration. If you doubt this statement, consider the following …
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Superstition Flourishes (May 2001)
“Here is a newspaper article–front page (‘Saintly Assistance: Burying miniature statue of St. Joseph in yard said to be helpful when selling a home,’ New Castle News, April 5, 2001)–and the …
God is a Baritone! by Dan Barker (May 2001)
Dan Barker participated in a debate at Arizona State University-Tempe, with Bob Siegel of “Mission to the Americas” on April 11. The event was arranged by the Humanist Society of …
For Goodness Sake by Dan Barker (April 2001)
“If we did a good act merely from the love of God and a belief that it is pleasing to Him, whence arises the morality of the Atheist? . . …
Is Religion More the Problem than the Answer? by John Senter Compere (April 2001)
I think a case can be made that religion gets a free ride in this country. “Never discuss religion or politics with your customers” is a standard business maxim. The …
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Alabama Decalog Amendment Opposed (April 2001)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent the following letter to the Governor of Alabama regarding a proposal to amend the Alabama State Constitution to permit Ten Commandments to be posted …
Apostates R Us by Glenn M. Hardie (March 2001)
Many humanists suffer from a condition known as apostasy. Fortunately, this condition is not a disease of any sort; indeed, it can be considered more as a cure. It is …
