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Humanists Launch New “Godless” Ad Campaign

November 11th, 2010

In a bid to nurture more understanding for the humanist way of thinking, the Humanist Association of America has launched a new advertising campaign contrasting the shortcomings of religion with the benefits of humanism. Continue Reading »

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ULC Minister Performs “Vampire” Wedding

November 10th, 2010

We have heard about extreme adventure weddings (sky-diving, bungee-jumping) and retail weddings held inside a favorite store, but one couple from Florida has added yet another dimension to the modern wedding ceremony. Continue Reading »

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New Wave Icon David Byrne Gets Ordained

November 5th, 2010

David Byrne, former frontman of the pioneering new wave/post-punk band Talking Heads, has performed his first wedding since his ordination as a minister in the Universal Life Church Monastery. Continue Reading »

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Catholic Bishops Challenge Free Contraceptives

November 3rd, 2010

Following their successful challenge of free abortion, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is challenging a health care reform that would make contraceptives free for all Americans. Continue Reading »

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“Jesus Had AIDS” Sermons Spark Furor in Cape Town

November 2nd, 2010

One South African pastor has taken AIDS awareness a step further by preaching that Jesus Christ had AIDS, and some say he is taking the idea of AIDS awareness a bit too far. Continue Reading »

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Harvard Professor Discusses Purpose of the Bible

October 29th, 2010

Who really wrote the Bible, and how should it be used? The purpose of the Bible is more abstract, suggests biblical scholar Dr. Michael Coogan, a lecturer on the Hebrew Bible at Harvard Divinity School. Continue Reading »

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Prayers Restricted at School Football Games

October 28th, 2010

Yet another case of prayer in public school has popped up in the news. This time, the prayers were literally being broadcast over loudspeakers at the beginning of school football games in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Continue Reading »

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Most Americans Link Teen Suicides to Religion, Poll Suggests

October 22nd, 2010

The recent slew of gay youth suicides in the United States has prompted many to re-examine the role of religion, as a recent survey says that most Americans believe religion has a significant influence. Continue Reading »

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Public School “Moment of Silence” Law Upheld

October 20th, 2010

The fact that so many challenges to religion in public schools have been popping up lately is probably a good sign that democracy is alive and well, and that the public care about separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

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Chicago Churches Providing Free HIV Screenings

October 18th, 2010

With all of the scandals that have rocked Christian churches lately, it is nice to see that a cluster of them have shifted the focus back toward philanthropy and taken up the cause of HIV awareness and prevention. Continue Reading »

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