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Richard Dawkins: “The Future Looks Bright”

I once read a science-fiction story in which astronauts voyaging to a distant star were growing homesick: “Just to think that it’s springtime back on Earth!” You may not immediately see what’s wrong with that, so ingrained is our unconscious … Continue reading

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NBC apologizes for omitting ‘under God’ in Pledge

I’ll bet that none of the religious idiots who had their feathers ruffled by the omission of the term ‘under God’ during the Pledge of Allegiance at Sunday’s U.S. Open are unaware of the fact that those words were not … Continue reading

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Prayers removed from Texas public school graduation

Personally, I’m not a religious individual and do not believe in God; the reason: I use the six inches of gray matter between my ears. But by the same token, I’m not a militant non-believer who belongs to atheist organizations … Continue reading

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Ala. governor apologizes for remarks on Christians

Why are people shocked with the Governor’s comments? He’s a southern Baptist in Alabama, preaching (I mean speaking) to a Christian audience in a Baptist church! What else can they expect? By the way, imposing one’s religion on government is … Continue reading

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