Category Archives: Religion

Race Card? What Race Card?

Posted on August 5, 2008 by

I don’t know how I missed this in May (must’ve been when MSNBC was out at the apartment), but when I came across this video, I simply couldn’t believe it. I’m literally gobsmacked (as opposed to the non-literal form of … Continue reading →

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CNN: Atheist soldier sues Army for ‘unconstitutional’ discrimination

Posted on July 8, 2008 by

Atheist soldier sues Army for ‘unconstitutional’ discrimination – CNN.com A soldier handing out coins with Christian messages written in Arabic… another soldier using the Quran for target practice… atheist soldiers being discriminated against… I can’t imagine why Muslims would have … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama: The Truth Is Out

Posted on June 2, 2008 by

As those reading here might know, I’ve been a supporter of Barack Obama for a little while now. Well, I recently came across a recent photo of Obama giving one of his stump speeches, and something just didn’t sit right … Continue reading →

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Obama takes heat from Catholic League over Pfleger

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

The Catholic League sharply criticized Barack Obama Friday for his ties to controversial Catholic minister Michael Pfleger, saying in a statement the Illinois senator should have severed ties with him long ago. CNN Political Ticker: Obama takes heat from Catholic … Continue reading →

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Vatican says aliens could exist

Posted on May 13, 2008 by

Writing in the Vatican newspaper, the astronomer, Father Gabriel Funes, said intelligent beings created by God could exist in outer space. BBC NEWS | Vatican says aliens could exist “Aliens? Why not… sure!” Science and religion need each other, and … Continue reading →

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China: No Reincarnation Without Gov’t Approval

Posted on May 9, 2008 by

I wish I could put this one under the Humor category, but according to a Congressional Research Service report, the Chinese government’s attempts to manage the religious structure of the Tibetan Buddhist faith has taken a turn for the truly … Continue reading →

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When Polygamists Attack!

Posted on April 19, 2008 by

“Oh, my God … it’s them … “ How Texas town became polygamists’ refuge – Crime & courts- msnbc.com

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The Unfolding FLDS Ordeal

Posted on April 13, 2008 by

Almost two weeks ago, Texas authorities descended upon the Texas ranch of polygamist followers of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS). The FLDS are followers of convicted accomplice to rape Warren Jeffs, and are (now) … Continue reading →

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What Cost, Secularism? Turkey’s Impending Political Crisis

Posted on April 1, 2008 by

TURKEY edged towards prolonged political and economic turmoil on Monday March 31st after the country’s most senior court unanimously agreed to consider a case calling for the banning of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) party and for the prime … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin girl dies after parents pick prayer over medicine

Posted on March 31, 2008 by

My favorite illustration of confirmation bias is Nicholas Taleb’s retelling of a tale by Cicero in his book The Black Swan: One Diagoras, a nonbeliever in the gods, was shown painted tablets bearing the portraits of some worshippers who prayed, … Continue reading →

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