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On AlterNet: religion

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

Christians to Get Their Own Exclusive Prison? Loopholes for Religious People Keep Growing

Christians to Get Their Own Exclusive Prison? Loopholes for Religious People Keep Growing

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. November 5, 2009.
"I may just have to convert to Catholicism so I can charge the US and my insurance provider to cover my near-sightedness treatments at Lourdes."

Are the

Are the "New Atheists" As Bad as Christian Fundamentalists?

Frank Schaeffer, AlterNet. November 3, 2009.
The most aggressive members of the "New Atheism" movement have quite a bit in common with religious extremists like Pat Robertson and Ted Haggard.

3 Silly Religious Beliefs Held By Non-Silly People

3 Silly Religious Beliefs Held By Non-Silly People

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. October 30, 2009.
Many of the beliefs held by religious moderates -- smart people who respect science and the separation of church and state -- are as untenable as the dogma of fundamentalists.

Karen Armstrong Weaves Bizarre Defense of Religion

Karen Armstrong Weaves Bizarre Defense of Religion

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. October 25, 2009.
She takes a series of statements about god that she says need rethinking, but her thinking is a complete mess.

An Atheist's Review of the Book of Genesis Illustrated by a Legendary Comics Artist

An Atheist's Review of the Book of Genesis Illustrated by a Legendary Comics Artist

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. October 24, 2009.
This isn't Beatrix Potter here. It's more like "Dangerous Liaisons" by way of Quentin Tarantino. With tents, sand, and sheep.

The Rise of the Religious Left -- Why Christianity Isn't Just for Conservatives

The Rise of the Religious Left -- Why Christianity Isn't Just for Conservatives

Anna Hartnell, Comment Is Free. October 17, 2009.
It's easy to paint American Christians as right wing free-marketeers -– but the truth is far more complex.

Christians Whine About Bill Maher Winning Atheism Award:

Christians Whine About Bill Maher Winning Atheism Award: "He's Not Even an Atheist"

Roy Edroso, Alicublog AlterNet: PEEK. October 15, 2009.
You thought the Nobel was the end of it? Crunchy Rod Dreher howls about the injustice of... Bill Maher winning the Richard Dawkins Award.

Marriage Equality in Califorina: Why We Can't Wait Until 2012

Marriage Equality in Califorina: Why We Can't Wait Until 2012

Love Honor CherishOctober 10, 2009.
Every day that Prop 8 remains part of the California Constitution, we each lose something. Here's why we should not lose a moment in the fight to repeal it.

On the Eve of Big D.C. March, Leaders Argue California Should Be Patient About Same-Sex Marriage

On the Eve of Big D.C. March, Leaders Argue California Should Be Patient About Same-Sex Marriage

Hans Johnson, AlterNet. October 9, 2009.
The founder of the nation's largest LGBT church and a noted activist say when it comes to restoring same-sex marriage to California, patience is a virtue.

Fear Not Libs, the Religious Right is Prayin' for Your Soul!

Fear Not Libs, the Religious Right is Prayin' for Your Soul!

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. October 1, 2009.
"Pray earnestly and intensely for them!"

Church 'N' State: Mississippi Sponsors Abstinence Fair

Church 'N' State: Mississippi Sponsors Abstinence Fair

General JC Christian, Jesus' General AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. September 18, 2009.
An open letter.

Christian Groups Block Showing of Darwin Movie in U.S.?

Christian Groups Block Showing of Darwin Movie in U.S.?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 14, 2009.
A film about Charles Darwin that is being shown throughout the world can't find a U.S. distributor.

Is the Constitution Suited to Today's Church/State Issues?

Nathan Schneider, The Immanent Frame. September 8, 2009.
A religion scholar discusses the failure of the courts to grapple with lived religion, the prison crisis and why we are all religious now.

Atheist Group Offers to Take Care of Christians' Pets After the Rapture

Atheist Group Offers to Take Care of Christians' Pets After the Rapture

Tara Lohan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 2, 2009.
If you have to leave Fido behind, wouldn't you like to know he's in the care of a loving atheist?

This Just In: College Will Make You an Atheist

This Just In: College Will Make You an Atheist

Susan Henking, Religion Dispatches. August 27, 2009.
A recent study finds that certain majors are likely to make students less religious. Why is this such a big deal?

Warriors for Christ: Is Promise Keepers Making a Comeback?

Warriors for Christ: Is Promise Keepers Making a Comeback?

J. Terry Todd, Religion Dispatches. August 17, 2009.
Promise Keepers has repackaged its muscular Christianity and evangelical nationalism for a post-9/11 world.

Let The Sun Shine In: Marriage Equality Comes to Broadway

Paul Gorrell, Religion Dispatches. August 14, 2009.
The classic protest musical, Hair, is back to tackle what many consider to be the biggest civil rights issue of our era: marriage equality.

Christian Cowboy Plots to Bring Christ into Kids' Social Studies Class

Christian Cowboy Plots to Bring Christ into Kids' Social Studies Class

Rob Boston, Church & State Magazine. August 11, 2009.
David Barton likens himself to a biblical prophet. He wants to destroy the separation of church and state. Why is he designing school curricula?

How Churches May Actually Help Gays Win the Marriage Fight

How Churches May Actually Help Gays Win the Marriage Fight

Byard Duncan, AlterNet. August 8, 2009.
Religious communities don't have to be the enemy of gay rights -- in fact, as some are showing, they can help swing votes for equality.

What It's Like To Be an Atheist in the Bible Belt

What It's Like To Be an Atheist in the Bible Belt

Susan McCarthy, Comment Is Free. August 6, 2009.
Even in the South's big cities, many atheists feel they have to stay closeted.

Cowardice Among 'Christian' Leaders: Why the Churches Are Largely Mum on Torture

Cowardice Among 'Christian' Leaders: Why the Churches Are Largely Mum on Torture

Ray McGovern, Consortium News. August 1, 2009.
Who but the cowardly crew leading the "Christian" churches can be held responsible for the fact that many of their flock believe in torture?

"Abstinence Plus": Soothing to Parents, or Still Lying to Teens?

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. July 18, 2009.
Will abstinence-only programs continue to get funding to misinform kids about sex?

Brainwash: Conservatives in Texas Want More Jesus, Less Lincoln in Textbooks

Brainwash: Conservatives in Texas Want More Jesus, Less Lincoln in Textbooks

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. July 16, 2009.
So-called "experts" are pushing for more emphasis on religion's role in the colonies while aiming to eliminate actual historical events.

Intelligent Design Proponent Makes Another Stupid Argument

Intelligent Design Proponent Makes Another Stupid Argument

PZ Myers, AlterNet: PEEK. July 16, 2009.
Stephen Meyer is arguing that Thomas Jefferson supported ID. Actually, Jefferson was dead when Darwin came up with his theory of evolution.

Why the

Why the "New Atheists" Are Right-Wing on Foreign Policy

Robert Wright, AlterNet. July 16, 2009.
Chris Hitchens, Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins have enlisted in the War on Terror because they believe that religion is not just mistaken, but evil.