http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:16:03 -0700 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:17:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d25-NBC-rejects-Peta-Thanksgiving-ad-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner NBC is refusing to air a PETA ad concerning Thanksgiving in general and the prerequisite turkey dinner in particular. AP is reporting Four NBC affiliates broadcasting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade are banning a commercial promoting vegani... media animals Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:17:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d25-NBC-rejects-Peta-Thanksgiving-ad-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Holidays-without-religion--good-without-God?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Holidays without religion: Good without God. The American Humanist Association (AHA) is launching a national campaign this weekend. The campaign will feature ads proclaiming "No God? ...No problem!" This weekend, 200 buses and 50... media religion atheism Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:25:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Holidays-without-religion--good-without-God?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Politics-of-religion-Kennedy-barred-from-communion-for-abortion-stance?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner In the politics of religion a Catholic Bishop has barred Congressman Patrick Kennedy from taking communion. Kennedy is being denied communion because of his public policy stance on women's reproductive health. Clearly the Bishop, and by ext... church and state politics religion Catholic Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:14:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Politics-of-religion-Kennedy-barred-from-communion-for-abortion-stance?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d21-AlShabab-stoning-men-women-children-in-Somalia?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Al-Shabab continues to stone men, women and children to death in Somalia. Recently a 13 year old Somali girl was stoned to death after being gang raped. The girl was buried in a hole up to her neck and then stoned to death by 50 men, while over... children International sharia Islam human rights Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:18:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d21-AlShabab-stoning-men-women-children-in-Somalia?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d20-British-humanist-campaign-questions-religious-indoctrination-of-children?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner A British humanist campaign is questioning the morality of the religious indoctrination of children. Should children be given the freedom to decide which religion they want to belong to, if any? Is it ethical to force a religion, and a religiou... children International education media religion atheism human rights Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:26:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d20-British-humanist-campaign-questions-religious-indoctrination-of-children?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Godless-ads-now-on-Portland-area-buses-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Godless Ads are now on Portland area buses. The advertisement asks, “Are You Good without God? Millions Are". The ad is set against a blue sky with white clouds, and is now appearing on the side of ten TriMet buses. The ads are par... media religion atheism Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:38:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Godless-ads-now-on-Portland-area-buses-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Does-Fort-Hood-killer-Nidal-Hasans-religion-matter?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Does Fort Hood killer Nidal Hasan's religion matter? Speculation as to Hasan's motive continue to center around Hasan's Islamic religion. Many want to insist that the actions of Hasan constitute proof that Islam, taken as a whole, is a... religion Islam Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:44:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Does-Fort-Hood-killer-Nidal-Hasans-religion-matter?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Exopolitics-Vatican-ready-to-welcome-aliens?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Is the Vatican ready to welcome aliens into the church? According to Jesuit Father Jose Funes, Papal Astronomer and Director of the Vatican Observatory, "Christians should consider alien life as an 'extraterrestrial brother and a part ... International science religion Catholic Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:13:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Exopolitics-Vatican-ready-to-welcome-aliens?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Pat-Robertson-Islam-not-a-religion-but-violent-political-system-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Yesterday Evangelical Pat Robertson claimed Islam is not a religion but a violent political system on his television program, The 700 Club. Robertson made the remarks while discussing the recent tragedy at Fort Hood. Robertson used the opportunity... Christian religion Islam hate Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:41:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Pat-Robertson-Islam-not-a-religion-but-violent-political-system-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Christian-terrorists-release-Defensive-Action-Statement-justify-political-assassination?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Christian terrorists have released a Defensive Action Statement in an attempt to justify political assassination. The same day Christian terrorist Scott Roeder admits killing Dr. George Tiller, his fellow Christian terrorists released their &qu... Christian law church and state politics religion hate Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:29:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Christian-terrorists-release-Defensive-Action-Statement-justify-political-assassination?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Christian-terrorist-Scott-Roeder-admits-killing-Dr-George-Tiller?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner AP is reporting Christian terrorist Scott Roeder admits to the killing of Dr. George Tiller. Dr. Tiller was a hero, who provided women reproductive health care in the face of violent threats from Christian extremists, threats ultimately resulting ... Christian law church and state politics religion human rights hate Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:47:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Christian-terrorist-Scott-Roeder-admits-killing-Dr-George-Tiller?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d7-TX-teacher-claims-fingerprint-ID-Mark-of-the-Beast-violates-freedom-of-religion?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner A Texas kindergarten teacher is refusing to undergo fingerprint identification because of her religious beliefs. Pam McLaurin, a 22 year veteran school teacher, claims fingerprinting constitutes "the Mark of the Beast", and violates her ... children Christian law education church and state religion Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:03:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d7-TX-teacher-claims-fingerprint-ID-Mark-of-the-Beast-violates-freedom-of-religion?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Prejeans-fall-from-grace-Jesus-hypocrisy-hate-and-porn?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Carrie Prejean's fall from grace is a tale of Jesus, hypocrisy, hate and porn. The former Miss California USA, turned Christian darling, was being groomed as the fresh face of Christian hate and intolerance before her fall from grace. ... Christian gay media religion hate Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Prejeans-fall-from-grace-Jesus-hypocrisy-hate-and-porn?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Nidal-Hasan-Fort-Hood-shooter-Islamic-terrorist?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Was Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, an Islamic terrorist? Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, was about to be deployed to Iraq. Early reports indicate he was unhappy about his deployment, and had no support for the wars in Iraq and Afg... war religion Islam Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Nidal-Hasan-Fort-Hood-shooter-Islamic-terrorist?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d3-American-Airlines-offends-passengers-with-Christian-music?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner American Airlines is offending passengers with Christian music. According to reports, American Airlines is playing Christian music, music that many non-Christians find offensive. However, customers are fighting back, and some are refusing to pa... Christian media religion Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:42:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m11d3-American-Airlines-offends-passengers-with-Christian-music?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Halloween-in-Japan-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Halloween in Japan is taking off, with fancy dress parties and huge street festivals. Japanese celebrate Halloween by decorating their houses, wearing Halloween costumes, joining parades and attending street parties. Japan has adopted the holid... International pagan Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:42:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Halloween-in-Japan-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Pat-Robertsons-CBN-warns-Halloween-candy-cursed-by-witches?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is warning parents that Halloween candy is cursed by witches. According to a post that has since been pulled from the conservative Christian web site: "Halloween is a counterfeit h... children Christian religion pagan Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:01:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Pat-Robertsons-CBN-warns-Halloween-candy-cursed-by-witches?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Obama-signs-Hate-Crimes-Prevention-Act-into-law?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner President Obama has signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. The legislation is an expansion of existing federal law recognizing hate crimes. The Hate Crimes Prevention Act will provide more investigat... law gay politics human rights hate Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:44:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Obama-signs-Hate-Crimes-Prevention-Act-into-law?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Clinton-Obama-admin-reject-UN-antidefamation-of-religion-efforts?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks about the 2009 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on beh... International law sharia church and state politics religion Islam human rights Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:26:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Clinton-Obama-admin-reject-UN-antidefamation-of-religion-efforts?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Scholastic-censoring-gay-friendly-books?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner Scholastic, a large publisher of books for youth, is trying to censor a gay friendly book. Scholastic is censoring a book that depicts a girl character with two moms. Scholastic justifies their censorship as a means to avoid letters of complaint f... children gay education Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:08:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Scholastic-censoring-gay-friendly-books?cid=exrss-Portland-Humanist-Examiner