Why Humans Want to Believe
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FFRF message: ‘God fixation’ not good for nation
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is again taking its national billboard campaign to keep state…
New motion puts pressure on MPs to prevent religious discrimination in public services
Humanists have welcomed a new policy approved at the Liberal Democrat Spring conference which commits…
Creationism/ID proponents cry discrimination, but heartened by UK “free” schools
An unintended consequence of the coalition government’s decision to permit “free” schools to be set…
AHA files Supreme Court amicus brief opposing employment discrimination law exemption for religious organizations
The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the American Humanist…
Atheist former Boy Scouts say ‘Shame on BSA’
Two atheists active with their FFRF chapters who are former Boy Scouts have had it…
The Creationists are Coming . . . to New Hampshire?
Republicans in New Hampshire have introduced two new anti-evolution bills for the 2012 session. One…
Has Herman Cain peaked?
Over the last couple of weeks, Herman Cain has rocketed to the top of the…
Perry Now Prefers Dead Women to Medical Abortions
Tanking GOP Presidential hopeful (hopeless?) and Texas Governor Rick Perry, in a desperate attempt to…
Evangelical leader joins Religious Institute in supporting family planning, opposing proposed cuts to Planned Parenthood
As a reminder that not all Christians–nay, not even all evangelical Christians–are liberty-hating, theocracy-promoting members of the…
Leading Illinois governor candidate supports Creationism in classroom
State Senator Bill Brady, Republican candidate for Governor of Illinois, announced last week that he…
Pentagon Poll: Most US soldiers don’t object to gay servicemembers
For over a decade — since well before 1993’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was…
Westboro Baptist Church Called Out in Arizona
Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of America. It pretty much boils down to freedom…
Freedom From Religion Foundation
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is challenging Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear’s use of state resources…
GOVERNMENT GRILLED IN HOUSE OF LORDS ON MOVE TO BAN ORGANISATIONS FROM REPORTING ILLEGAL SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICIES
During questions in the House of Lords this afternoon, peers from a range of parties…
Terrorism and the West’s obsession with oil
I think most people are pleased the authorities captured the suspects for the Boston Marathon…
BHA EXPOSÉ: UNREGISTERED ‘FAITH’ SCHOOLS ENJOYING CHARITABLE STATUS DESPITE OPERATING ILLEGALLY
An investigation carried out by the British Humanist Association (BHA) has revealed that a number…
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