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Why Are Religious Beliefs Off Limits?

March 11, 2012
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Why Are Religious Beliefs Off Limits?

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismWhen a person’s religious beliefs cause him to deny the evidence of science, or for whom public policy morphs into a battle with the devil, shouldn’t that be a subject for discussion and debate?Via www.huffingtonpost.com

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Has Sally Morgan – Britain’s best-loved psychic – ever read for you?

March 11, 2012
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Has Sally Morgan – Britain’s best-loved psychic – ever read for you?

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismScience writer Simon Singh wants to hear from you if you have ever received a psychic reading from Sally Morgan. Psychic Sally has done it again. By which I do not mean that she has (or has ever) committed fraud, lied or cheated, but rather that she has inspired yet...

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Is There A Conflict Between Science And Religion?

March 11, 2012
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Is There A Conflict Between Science And Religion?

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismIs the scientific world view in conflict with science itself, as philosopher Alvin Plantinga argues in a recent book? No, says Alva Noë.Via www.npr.org

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Atheists likely to outnumber Christians in England in 20 years

March 11, 2012
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Atheists likely to outnumber Christians in England in 20 years

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismChristianity is waning in England and could be outnumbered by nonbelievers within 20 years, according to a new study.Via www.washingtonpost.com

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Christians have no right to wear cross at work, says Government

March 11, 2012
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Christians have no right to wear cross at work, says Government

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismIn a highly significant move, ministers will fight a case at the European Court of Human Rights in which two British women will seek to establish their right to display the cross. It is the first time that the Government has been forced to state whether it backs the right of...

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A Looming U.S. Theocracy?

March 11, 2012
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A Looming U.S. Theocracy?

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismTranslated literally, “theocracy” means “rule by God.” Pragmatically, it pertains to the belief that a certain religion should receive preferential treatment and, further, that they should control at least the judicial system of a country.Via www.madisoncountycourier.com

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Inhofe refutes climate science with scripture

March 11, 2012
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Inhofe refutes climate science with scripture

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismSen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), a leading opponent of climate science, appeared on a Christian radio talk show this week to present an odd argument: the far-right senator’s interpretation of Scripture helps bolster his hostility towards scientific data.Via maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com

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Is Your God an Abusive Spouse?

March 11, 2012
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Is Your God an Abusive Spouse?

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismPsychologists recognize that there are certain signs that a relationship might be abusive. Let’s take a look at some signs published by Health Central* and see how Jehova does.Via assassingrl.wordpress.com

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Yes, life without God can be bleak. Atheism is about facing up to that

March 11, 2012
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Yes, life without God can be bleak. Atheism is about facing up to that

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismJulian Baggini: Heathen’s progress: Attempts to brighten up atheism’s image miss its unique selling point – life can be brutal, yet we live in recognition of that…Via www.guardian.co.uk

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Have Scientific Questions? There Are No ‘Answers in Genesis’

March 11, 2012
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Have Scientific Questions? There Are No ‘Answers in Genesis’

Via Scoop.it – Modern AtheismWhen we permit theology to define our science, we end up with gibberish, but not even consistent gibberish.Via www.huffingtonpost.com

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