Archive for February, 2009
Evil Gays, Atheists Force Scouts into Unethical Logging
The Boy Scouts of America are supposed to teach boys the virtues of understanding and properly caring for nature. They may not be quite an “environmentalist” organization, but they have portrayed themselves as generally “conservationist” for promoting a better appreciation for nature. All the while, though, Boy Scout troops have been making lots of money [...]
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Galaxy may be full of ‘Earths,’ alien life
(CNN) — As NASA prepares to hunt for Earth-like planets in our corner of the Milky Way galaxy, there’s new buzz that “Star Trek’s” vision of a universe full of life may not be that far-fetched.
Pointy-eared aliens traveling at light speed are staying firmly in science fiction, but scientists are offering fresh insights into the [...]
Richard Dawkins - ‘attack dog’ of ‘atheism’ says Harries
Richard Dawkins and Richard Harries are set to square off in a recreation, of sorts, of the much heralded debate between Huxley and Wilberforce that took place some 150 years ago. This Thursday the two will come face to face at the Institute of Biology.
Harries says he’s prepared to take on Dawkins, who he said is:
…one of the [...]
Council for Secular Humanism rips Baylor survey on U.S. and religion
Did Baylor University professors, including the renowned Rodney Stark, get it wrong - way wrong - in their much-publicized survey of religous life in America? That’s the view of a very different organization from the Baptist college in Waco - the Council for Secular Humanism.
Here’s a gloves-off press release:
New Report Raises Questions about the Legitimacy [...]
25Feb2009 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Fired For Being an Atheist?
Liz Ditz writes about a teacher in Texas, Richard Mullens, who says he was fired for being an atheist and a liberal. You can read the teacher’s statement on the situation at Democracy for America and, if the allegations are true, they’re pretty disturbing. Here’s the statement of facts from Mullen:
I, Richard Mullens, have been [...]
Promoting Psychological Literacy I: The need | Psychology Today Blogs
Science education is a top priority in this country. We believe that science education is important for at least two reasons. First, the more students learn about science, the more likely they will be to go into careers in the sciences and engineering. These careers pay well and help the economy. Second, a basic level [...]
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Darwin, Britain’s Hero, Is Still Controversial In U.S. : NPR
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, and to say Darwin mania is gripping England does not overstate the case.
The Royal Mint has created a Darwin coin, the Royal Mail has made a Darwin stamp set, and there are countless lectures and exhibitions throughout the country.
Bob Bloomfield is in charge of Darwin200, [...]
You can love both Darwin and divinity
Charles Darwin is widely praised by atheists for the way his theory of evolution denies the existence of God. For the same reason he’s vilified by conservative religious people.
There is just one problem with the opinions of these opposing camps: They’re not exactly based on what Darwin said. The pioneering 19th-century biologist confessed that evolution [...]
Beliefs - The New Atheism, and Something More - NYTimes.com
If the label “new atheists” has been accorded to a fistful of polemicists who set out to counter in-your-face religion with in-your-face atheism, then Ronald Aronson must qualify as something different: a new new atheist perhaps.
This is slightly odd, because it is Mr. Aronson, a professor of the history of ideas at Wayne State University, [...]
Indonesians ignore religious edicts against smoking, yoga - Los Angeles Times
Although Indonesia is an overwhelmingly Muslim country, many view Islamic clerics’ fatwas as anachronistic and unnecessary.
By Paul Watson
February 6, 2009
Reporting from Jakarta, Indonesia — Indonesia’s most powerful Islamic scholars weren’t looking for a debate when they handed down their latest fatwas on how to be a good Muslim.
But they still got an argument and, perhaps [...]
BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Russian and US satellites collide
US and Russian communications satellites have collided in space in what is thought to be the biggest incident of its kind to date.
The US commercial Iridium spacecraft hit a defunct Russian satellite at an altitude of about 800km (500 miles) over Siberia on Tuesday, Nasa said.
The risk to the International Space Station and a shuttle [...]
Readings in evolution - Cosmic Log - msnbc.com
Readings in evolution - Cosmic Log - msnbc.com
Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday may now be history, but the story behind the origins of species continues to be told. In fact, you might be hearing more about “The Origin of Species” at church this weekend, right after the scriptural readings: More than 1,000 religious congregations around the [...]
Far-right Dutch MP Geert Wilders barred from UK over anti-Islam film - Times Online
A far-right Dutch politician was denied entry to the UK yesterday, sparking a diplomatic row.
Geert Wilders, an outspoken anti-Islamist, was scheduled to visit London on Thursday for a screening of his controversial film Fitna, at the invitation of Lord Pearson, the Ukip peer.
The Home Office’s decision to refuse him entry because of his extreme views [...]
FOXNews.com - Parents Outraged Over Baby Doll They Say Mumbles Pro-Islam Message - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
FOXNews.com - Parents Outraged Over Baby Doll They Say Mumbles Pro-Islam Message - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
A doll some are claiming utters pro-Islam and even satanic messages has outraged parents in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
People insist they can hear Fisher-Price’s “Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle and Coo” mumbling [...]
Hindu radicals vow to attack Valentine’s Day couples - The Irish Times - Fri, Feb 06, 2009
Hindu radicals vow to attack Valentine’s Day couples - The Irish Times - Fri, Feb 06, 2009
HINDU EXTREMISTS who recently dragged young women out of a fashionable bar in southern India and thrashed them as part of a morality campaign have vowed to assault couples who celebrate Valentine’s Day.
“Valentine’s Day is definitely not Indian culture. [...]
Christians Bailing on GoDaddy Due to ‘Immoral’ Advertising | Epicenter from Wired.com
Christians Bailing on GoDaddy Due to ‘Immoral’ Advertising | Epicenter from Wired.com
GoDaddy’s famously risque Super Bowl ads always pull lots of eyeballs, but the company’s latest spots may have resulted in a little too much attention of the wrong kind.
Entrepreneur Brian Harrell, who manages hosting services for dozens of Christian churches and faith-based organizations and [...]
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Earl and Fiona
This image from the GOES-13 satellite, taken at 10:32 a.m. EDT on Sept. 3, shows a huge Hurricane Earl northeast of North Carolina with cloud cover stretching over the northeastern U.S. A disorganized Tropical Storm Fiona is located in the bottom right of this image. Image Credit: NASA/NOAA Goes Project
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