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Indiana sheriff says prayer in school is the only way to stop kids from being murdered

A small Indiana community is struggling with the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy who police found shot after an apparent altercation, according to the police report. The city council has put forth suggestions on how to cut down on the increase in violence and murders such as this one, their suggestions were strong, such [Read More...]

Memorial tree for Michael Brown cut down in Ferguson

In an example of just how post-racial America is, a tree dedicated to Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson last summer was chopped down by vandals.

A.D. the Series covers the Pentecost

Last night gave us the third installment of A.D. the Series. I would recommend anyone check out my first two posts on the show before reading on. If for no other reason than a continuation of problems I have already addressed.A large portion of this episode, putting aside historical inconsistencies, did not even happen in the Bible. Pilate, as an example, is not heard from after the passion narrative. So him being present at the Pentecost celebration in the temple (and more on that in a minut...

Neil deGrasse Tyson slams climate changing politicians, says they are the ‘end of informed democracy’

In an interview with Think Progress ahead of Monday's television premier of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson slammed politicians and the media who allow them to voice their ignorance and said we are experiencing the “the beginning of the end of an informed democracy.”

Scientists observe female chimps making spears

According to a new study published in the Royal Society Open Science journal, new evidence suggests for "tool-assisted hunting exhibited by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) in a savannah habitat at Fongoli, Sénégal."Anthropologists have long been interested in the hunting techniques of chimps and other meat eating primates given the history of hunting in early human evolution.

Run Burnie Run! Senator Bernie Sanders says he is nearing a decision on a 2016 presidential bid

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the senates only self-proclaimed socialist says he is nearing a decision on running for president.Sanders says he is trying to see if he can raise the funds he needs to run a "credible campaign" in which he plans to address such issues as income inequality, unemployment, trade and climate change.

Come Lord Jesus: COMING soon!

Coming November 1, 2015, my second release, titled Come Lord Jesus: What the Bible Really Says (and Doesn’t Say) About Sex. It is being released through Pitchstone Publishing. The description for the book reads: Addresses the often unhealthy and troublesome relationship between sex and religion, covering such issues as gay rights, reproductive rights, and abortion. [Read More...]

Christian right-wing extremist group blamed for posting top law officials’ info

FBI officials are investigating what they believe is a right-wing extremist group who posted the information, including home addresses of senior officials and former officials of the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies.

Bill Maher: ‘I’ve never argued that vaccines don’t work. I just don’t think you need them.’

Among the circles I run in, it is often a very unpopular opinion that I dislike Bill Maher. I just don't find him that funny for a list of reasons. While I can agree with him on many issues related to liberalism or religion, overall he just doesn't do it for me.

Gods and Donuts

Once upon a time in a not so far away place, there lived a Christian. Over the years of her life, this Christian spoke to many people, read many books, and had many thoughts about the nature of God. Upon much reflection, this Christian changed her mind and became an atheist. Sound familiar? Many atheists [Read More...]