On AlterNet: prayer

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "prayer"

Right-Wing Official Pushes Bible Death Message at Obama

Frederick Clarkson, AlterNet. January 29, 2012.

A prominent Kansas elected official has made news in recent weeks after an email he passed around seemed to pray for the death of President Obama.

Why Is an Atheist High School Student Getting Vicious Death Threats?

Greta Christina, AlterNet. January 18, 2012.

Her state representative has called the student "evil" and she has been threatened with violence, rape and death. What gives?

5 Faulty Arguments Religious People Use Against Atheists (Debunked)

Greta Christina, AlterNet. July 6, 2011.

Do atheists misunderstand religion? Or do believers still misunderstand atheists?

10 Scariest States to Be An Atheist

Greta Christina, AlterNet. June 8, 2011.

If you're finishing your degree in secular studies and are trying to decide where in the country you want to plant your godless stakes, here are some places to avoid.

High School Student Stands Up Against Prayer at Public School and Is Ostracized, Demeaned and Threatened

Greta Christina, AlterNet. May 25, 2011.

When a high school atheist tried to stop prayer at his graduation, he was harassed and kicked out of his house. But the atheist community stepped in.

International House of Prayer (IHOP) Celebrates Ten Years of Non-Stop Praying

Jan Frel, AlterNet. September 17, 2009.

A remarkable achievement, right up there with the world's largest ball of twine.

Crazy Conservative Congressman Who Likened Obama to Hitler Now Prays for Him

Digby, Hullabaloo. January 15, 2009.

I always find it astonishing that so many people say they could never vote for an atheist, but they can vote for people like this.

Palin Tells Dobson That 'Prayer Warriors' Should Ask God to Intervene in U.S. Election for GOP

Blue Texan, Firedoglake. October 22, 2008.

Does this mean that Sarah Palin believes that without God's intervention the McCain-Palin ticket will lose?

Is Prayer Good for Your Health?

Stan Cox, AlterNet. January 11, 2008.

Welcome to the weird world of medical prayer. What, if anything, does it accomplish?