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RDF TV - The Unconsidered Life December 14, 2009

Philosopher and author AC Grayling on thinking critically and being a well-informed citizen of the world.8 Vote(s)

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Beautiful Tim Minchin Song on Christmas December 14, 2009

by Jesse Galef – Tim Minchin’s name is associated with snark and humor to me. When I saw he had a song about Christmas, I expected11 Vote(s)

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The a4Climategatea4 Conspiracy Theories December 14, 2009

The global conspiracy tocover up the “real” scientific evidence about climate change hasreached a fever pitch. First it14 Vote(s)

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Religious Humanists and Secular Humanists December 14, 2009

In my post about Christianhumanism, religious humanism, and secular humanism, a distinction betweenreligious humanism and secular h17 Vote(s)

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To Beanie, Or Not To Beanie? December 14, 2009

What Do You Do When Someone Hands You A Yarmulke?As the Chanukah season approaches, I&rsquo8 Vote(s)

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Astronomers add at least 4 new low-mass planets to their posse December 14, 2009

Astronomers announced today the discovery of at least four — and as many as six — planets orbiting two nearby stars. These planets are re8 Vote(s)

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Atheist Holiday Traditions December 14, 2009

I would *so* love to see this special:That and several other “atheist holiday traditions” can be found at Brian McFadden&#82119 Vote(s)

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Armed forces bishop says sorry for praising Taliban December 14, 2009

The new bishop to the armed forces has apologised over comments he made about how the Taliban could be admired for their "conviction to their faith".9 Vote(s)

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Pete Stark Mentions the Lord to Ron Paul December 14, 2009

Pete Stark (D-CA) is the only openly non-theistic congressperson. I sometimes wonder how much his colleagues know about his non-theism. Is it somet16 Vote(s)

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LRO spots Apollo 12 footsteps December 14, 2009

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has returned another incredible picture of an Apollo landing site, this time of our second manned walk on another wo19 Vote(s)

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Britain's tolerance to Islam results in more than 1m Muslims setting up home here December 14, 2009

More than a million Muslims have migrated to Britain because it is more sympathetic towards Islam than other European countries, a study has found.

Iraq's Islamic Party Aims to Remake Image December 14, 2009

With a March date set for parliamentary polls, Iraqi politicians are turning their attention to the campaign trail.

Hardline Pakistani schools a draw for foreigners December 14, 2009

Anas bin Saleem, a 12-year-old American, spends seven hours a day sitting cross-legged on the floor memorizing the Quran.

Anti-gay bigots plunge Africa into new era of hate crimes December 13, 2009

"Learned behaviour can be unlearned," said David Bahati. "You can't tell me that people are born gays. It is foreign influence that is at work."

Arrests suggest U.S. Muslims, like those in Europe, can be radicalized abroad December 12, 2009

A spike in terrorism cases involving U.S. citizens is challenging long-held assumptions that Muslims in Europe are more susceptible to radicalization than their better-assimilated counterparts in the United States.

An Obama faith adviser preaches tolerance to youth December 12, 2009

It's likely that Eboo Patel is a name you haven't heard before.

Church works with U.S. to spare detention December 12, 2009

When the young pastor started his ministry here at the century-old Reformed Church in 2001, he gave little thought to the separate congregation of Indonesian Christians who shared the sanctuary.

In North Carolina, lawsuit Is threatened over councilmans lack of belief in God December 12, 2009

City Councilman Cecil Bothwell of Ashville believes in ending the death penalty, conserving water and reforming government, but he does not believe in God.

Jewish leaders scramble for White House invite December 12, 2009

When is a Hanukkah party more than just a Hanukkah party? When it is hosted by the White House, and viewed as emblematic of the Obama administration's relationship with American Jews.

Child abuse crisis to spark Irish Church shake-up December 11, 2009

Pope Benedict expressed "outrage, betrayal and shame" on Friday at the sexual abuse of children by priests in Ireland, which Church leaders said would lead to a shake-up of the Irish Roman Catholic Church.

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Must-see TV December 14, 2009

Yikes! I step away from the computer for a few hours, and kaboom, everyone on the planet emails me to tell me I must see this video of an octopus using a coconut shell for a home. Well, yes, I must, and so must you. Although where did everyone get this idea that I am obsessed with coconuts? Read the comments on this post...

Fox News, always willing to defend bigotry with a poll December 14, 2009

The theists are on a crusade to deny a legitimately elected city council member in Asheville, NC, his office because he is an atheist. His policies don't matter, his competence doesn't matter, the only issue being used to prevent Cecil Bothwell from taking his position is his disbelief in god, and that just isn't right. Fox News apparently thi […]

What do Fox News and the Huffington Post have in common? December 14, 2009

A fondness for quacks. Fox News brought on a naturopath to peddle a random bit of nonsense, that coffee makes you fat. Any drug that tinkers with your metabolism can have some unexpected effects, but to claim that a cup of black coffee is "worse than five hot fudge sundaes" is irresponsible insanity. In other woo news: Fox News invited Ann de Wees […]

It's as rational as tradition, I suppose December 14, 2009

You're supposed to close your eyes and randomly jab at this picture to choose your deity for future worship. I tried it — just closed my eyes and spun around in my chair and reached out and touched the screen — and have discovered that I am now supposed to praise "System Preferences" on my laptop. All hail System Preferences! My Sy […]

I get email December 14, 2009

Keep that recent xkcd in mind when you read this one. This is from a creationist who is convinced all those biologists have it completely wrong, because Clovis points are beautiful artifacts. Im digging in Ancient mans kitchen Why is it that the deeper I Dig , the more brilliant the artifacts become… Isn't that opposite of the Darwin view? Clovis […]

Spider lungs! December 14, 2009

This is very cool: it's a series of scanning electron micrographs of spider book lungs. I'd like to hang a few of those on my wall. Read the comments on this post...

Mary's Monday Metazoan: Cold jelly December 14, 2009

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The Discovery Institute contaminates xkcd December 14, 2009

It features a philosopher who thinks he has overturned science on the basis of a shallow examination and a bad analogy. I think it's Stephen Meyer. Read the comments on this post...

It couldn't happen to a sleazier guy December 14, 2009

When Ray Comfort published his own version of Darwin's Origin, he had to come up with some original content for the introduction. He couldn't. Instead, he stole the first three pages outright from an essay by University of Tennessee professor Stan Guffey — those are the only reasonable pages in his 50 page contribution — and the rest is […]

When did you stop believing in Santa? December 13, 2009

NPR asked kids and young people that question. I rather liked the young lady who said "I stopped believing in the hairy man, when I stopped believing in the Bible". Very good! Read the comments on this post...