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Creationists Suing Texas Education Board
The Institute for Creation Research (really!?) is suing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board because the board will not accept their application to issue a master’s degree in science education. So now they’re suing in federal court.
Really, just how many things do they want to be wrong at? These are young earth creationists [...]
Hitchens vs. Blackwell on MSNBC
Christopher Hitchens and Fred Blackwell of the Family Research Council squared off on MSNBC’s Hardball recently, tackling the question of America’s “Christian Nation” status.
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The debate was in reference to the recent Newsweek article about religion in America called “The End of Christian America.” Both men were brought in to debate two points: Is America [...]
Two Simple Reforms to Help the Economy
I’m no economist, but for the purpose of this article, I’m playing one on the Internet. Clearly, you don’t need me to tell you that there are some major economic problems in America today. Instead of playing the who’s-to-blame game, we should be looking for solutions to what caused this problem.
Most people point [...]
Dawkins Does Oklahoma
Despite the Oklahoma legislatures best efforts to keep Richard Dawkins off the University of Oklahoma’s campus, the famous biologist, atheist and author spoke at the campus Friday.
Greeted with loud cheers, Dawkins began his speech by addressing the resolutions, to the delight of those in attendance.
According to insidehighered.com (HT: Dallas Morning News:
A large crowd greeted Richard [...]
Study: Americans Losing Their Religion
The myth of America being a Christian nation is no longer just historical — it is modern.
American Religious Identification Survey’s most recent findings show that more Americans identify themselves as non-religious and that the number of people that consider themselves Christian has fallen, both in large numbers since 1990.
In the first poll in 1990, only [...]
The Republican War on Science
What is it about the Republican Party being so anti-science. Really, if a scientist told the GOP that the sky and oceans both appeared to be blue, they’d try to find an opposing viewpoint and argue it.
First and foremost is the evolution debacle. Now, let me clarify and say that not all Republicans [...]
How to Properly Respond to a Creation Debate Invitation
Thanks to Pharyngula, with a hat tip to Andrew Sullivan for this gem…
Summary:
The folks at the Discovery Institute (translation: Creation Propaganda Facility) wanted to invite a real-life scientist to come “debate” their fake scientists. So they asked Prof. Nicholas Gotelli, from the University of Vermont’s Department of Biology.
First, the invitation:
Dear Professor Gotelli,
I saw your [...]
Calls for the Pope to Resign Amid Excommunication Scandal
Here at God & State, we’ve been warning since the smoke was coming out of the chimney that Pope Benedict XVI was going to set the Catholic Church back hundreds of years with his archaic way of thinking and acting, and now finally people are seeing what we’ve been talking about.
The recent controversy began when [...]
Pentecostal Minister Tabbed to Run Faith-Based Programs
President Obama has tabbed a 26-year old Pentecostal minister to run his faith-based programs, a White House aide announced Thursday.
Joshua DuBois worked for Obama during his time in the Senate and the president considers him a close adviser to the president. Prior to getting involved with Obama, DuBois was educated at Princeton and is [...]
Feds Investigating Los Angeles Archdiocese
The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles is under investigation by federal authorities for the possible covering up of sexual crimes against minors by priests.
The investigation began late last year and is still in a fact-finding state, but subpoenas have been issued and witnesses called to determine if criminal charges will be filed.
Cardinal Roger M. Mahoney [...]
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