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The Iowa Scam
Seeded on Wed Jan 2, 2008 12:43 PM EST (Slate)
It is quite astonishing to see with what deadpan and neutral a tone our press and television report the open corruption—and the flagrantly anti-democratic character—of the Iowa caucuses.
I Don't Respect Your Religion
Seeded on Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:04 PM EST (AOL)
Then, you'll get the excuse that Jesus was the Prince of Peace. Yeah, I know, that's why in Matthew 10:34 he says, "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." Sounds down right Christian of him.
Romney Claims His Father Was A Key MLK Supporter and Protestor
Seeded on Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:06 PM EST (CNN)
A few of his campaign trail anecdotes -- especially those he relates while on the defensive -- come complete with elements that pack an extra political punch, but sometimes seem to require a steady stream of qualifiers after the fact. During his recent speech on faith, the forme …
Newsvine: Are You A Liberal Or A Conservative? (Poll)
Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:00 PM EST
Ah, the ever famous liberal bias. People complain about how much control my personal philosophy has over the media, government, and everything else they can think of.
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Why Fred Phelps should have his @#! kicked (Poll Included)
Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:37 AM EST
Fred Phelps, the infamous pastor of the despicable Westboro Baptist Church, is a horrible man who does not have a shred of humanity to his name. This is the arrogant fanatic who goes to soldier's funerals and waves signs that say "Thank God for Dead Troops", and "God Hates Fags".
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"I'm So Disillusioned."--Excellent, Now We Are Getting Somewhere!
Seeded on Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:10 PM EST (OpEdNews.Com Progressive)
The illusions of the past seven years under the Bush administration have added more dis-illusionment to the lives of people on the planet that in probably any other time.
What Harms The World More: Atheism or Religion? (Poll)
Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:10 AM EST
Recently I wrote an article asking people which religion they think has had the most negative effect on the world and civilization as a whole. However, many people posted comments that accorded to the belief that atheism has had a more negative impact on people and the world.
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Corporate Media Enables Right Wing Distortion of "Religious Liberty"
Seeded on Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:36 PM EST (OpEdNews.Com Progressive)
The major Republican candidates seem to be using a new stealth strategy for sneaking their placating of their Religious Right base into mainstream discourse.
Lawrence O'Donnell Was Right About Mormonism
Seeded on Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:00 PM EST (AlterNet.org)
Watching "The McLaughlin Group" on Sunday, I was impressed by Lawrence O'Donnell's fearless attack on the origins of Mormonism.
Which Religion Harms The World The Most? (Poll)
Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:47 PM EST
Attention: Due to the large amount of comments which propose that atheism is in fact worse for humanity than religion, I have created a new poll here that asks which one is worse.
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Vanity, thy name is America
Sat Dec 8, 2007 12:19 PM EST
It is a sad day in America, regardless of where you live.
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Romney's faith is fair game for journalists
Seeded on Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:36 AM EST (Slate)
Christopher Hitchens has been in the news for his attacks on those who believe in God. So he's a bit biased here but it's still an interesting piece.
Evolution for Christians - Part I
Seeded on Fri Nov 9, 2007 9:57 AM EST (positiveliberty.com)
I'm an evangelical Christian. (Right now, some of you are making notes to yourself to ask Jason, Jon, and Ed, "How the heck did he get in here?").
How Will The World End? (Poll)
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:12 PM EDT
Alright so here it is. Politicians, religious groups, and just plain old loonies like myself love to speculate about the ending of this world. Vote for one of the following poll answers or just write your own belief below.
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This Week in God - The Carpetbagger Report
Seeded on Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:48 PM EDT (The Carpetbagger Report)
Global publics are sharply divided over the relationship between religion and morality. In much of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, there is a strong consensus that belief in God is necessary for morality and good values.
Hitchens vs. D'Souza: Is Christianity the Problem?
Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:32 PM EDT
Night before last, I felt privileged to have been invited to the debate between Dinesh D'Souza and Christopher Hitchens.
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The Republicans Have Failed America And My Democratic Party Has Done Nothing About It.
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:38 PM EDT
It is truly a sad day in America. Our country has evolved into something so monstrous and unrecognizable that I am sickened when I observe any discussion about politics.
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Should Homosexuals Be Allowed to Raise Children? (Poll)
Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:42 AM EDT
With the controversy of gay marriage, many people have forgotten about another fundamental need of most parents, straight or gay. Many in the homosexual community would like to have the chance to legally adopt, and have done so for as long as they can.
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God Bless Me, It's a Best-Seller!
Seeded on Wed Sep 5, 2007 6:05 PM EDT (The Latest From VanityFair.com)
The author's book tour—for God Is Not Great—takes a few miraculous turns, including the P.R. boost from Jerry Falwell's demise, a chance encounter with the Archbishop of Canterbury, and surprising support for an attack on religion.
"So many men's rooms, so little time" Christopher Hitchens on sex scandals.
Seeded on Mon Sep 3, 2007 9:09 PM EDT (Slate)
"I knew it was all over for Sen. Larry Craig when he appeared with his long-suffering wife to say that he wasn't gay. . . . But there's actually a chance—a 38 percent chance, to be more precise—that the senator can cop a plea on the charge of hypocrisy.
Will a Democrat be elected in '08? (Poll)
Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:54 PM EDT
The upcoming election has been so widely discussed and covered, even though the election is close to a year and a half away. The front runners are constantly appearing in debates, commercials, and television interviews.
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We're fighting at least three wars in Iraq. Do you want to end them all?
Seeded on Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:12 PM EDT (Slate)
When people say that they want to end the war in Iraq, I always want to ask them which war they mean. There are currently at least three wars, along with several subconflicts, being fought on Iraqi soil. The first, tragically, is the battle for mastery between Sunni and Shiite.
Universal Faith: Religon In Schools A Look At The Complicated Issue
Seeded on Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:39 AM EDT (The New York Times)
Religion can have a place in public schools. It just can't be for believers alone.
Rational Atheism
Seeded on Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:02 AM EDT (Sciam)
Since the turn of the millennium, a new militancy has arisen among religious skeptics in response to three threats to science and freedom: (1) attacks against evolution education and stem cell research; (2) breaks in the barrier separating church and state leading to political pr …
Atheist Mistreatment in Iraq? Possible Harassment by Officers
Seeded on Tue Aug 7, 2007 1:00 PM EDT (ScienceBlogs)
No, not by radical Muslims but by our own military. This email was forwarded to me from a soldier in Iraq whose friend is being harassed at another base for organizing a meeting of atheists on the base.
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