Tag Archives: American Civil Liberties Union

Tennessee law allows creationism theory in classrooms

Posted on April 11, 2012 by The Great One

Most of you know the old adage in physics; a body in motion tends to stay in motion while a body at rest tends to stay at rest… Well, there is one that pertains to religious people as well; an … Continue reading →

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Utah allows firing squad request to avoid execution delay

Posted on February 11, 2012 by The Great One

In my opinion, after an individual is sentenced to death for committing a crime or series of crimes, and that person goes through appeal after appeal and still there is no evidence to support that he or she is innocent … Continue reading →

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Pa. bishop draws criticism over Hitler remark

Posted on January 28, 2012 by The Great One

I suppose that as far as the clergy are concerned it’s perfectly acceptable that children in school be taught only “… one set of beliefs and one way of doing things,” as long as those beliefs were that of the … Continue reading →

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Judge orders removal of school prayer mural

Posted on January 13, 2012 by The Great One

Petty as it may seem, if non-religious individuals don’t push back they (we) will continue to get steamrolled by the religious freaks in this country who relentlessly push their stupid beliefs on the rest of us… TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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Alabama offer of church attendance or jail draws protest

Posted on September 27, 2011 by The Great One

I recently posted an article on this very subject and at the time called this proposed “program” to be in violation of the Separation between Church and State, and I still maintain this position. Of course, trying to convince the … Continue reading →

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County Commissioners appeal ruling ordering removal of 10 Commandments monument at courthouse

Posted on July 28, 2011 by The Great One

One would think that Americans would want a plaque of the U.S. Constitution on the wall of their courthouse; rather than the Ten Commandments. But such is not the case in the South, as Christian yahoos persist in turning this … Continue reading →

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Texas school district to stop using church for graduation

Posted on May 18, 2011 by The Great One

I wonder what under-handed deals were being made between church and school district officials in order to arrange graduation ceremonies at the church’s venue. More than likely there was a significant amount of money changing hands. TGO Refer to brief … Continue reading →

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Families accuse Tenn. county’s schools of promoting Christianity

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Great One

Well, first of all, we’re talking about Tennessee here. This is the state where the John Scopes trial took place. John Scopes was a biology teacher in a public school accused of violating the state’s Butler Act, which made it … Continue reading →

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John Walker Lindh seeks Ind. prison prayer ruling

Posted on September 2, 2010 by The Great One

Some of the nonsense that goes on in this country is beyond stupidity. And members of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have their heads stuck up their respective asses. This business with all of the proposed accommodations made to … Continue reading →

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Utah firing squad executes convicted killer

Posted on June 18, 2010 by The Great One

I always find it amusing how members of the American Civil Liberties Union cry foul when a person is executed, claiming it is barbaric and inhumane; religious individuals make similar statements. I wonder what their position would be should one … Continue reading →

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