http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:58:11 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:21:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Evolution-education-is-alive-and-well-in-Texas-universities?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner Image via mwsu-bio101.ning.com I was reading the latest issue of Skeptic Magazine (vol. 15, 11.02.09) and thought I would pass on some of the good news about their report on Texas professors in the article, "Darwin in Texas". Skeptic cond... Science and Creationism Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:21:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Evolution-education-is-alive-and-well-in-Texas-universities?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Bodies-The-Exhibition-comes-to-Dallas?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner billboard You may have seen billboards around the Dallas area with a picture like the one shown here. The ad is for BODIES… The Exhibition, which opens at the West End in Dallas November 21 and is supposed to last through April 2010. This exh... Science and Creationism Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:38:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Bodies-The-Exhibition-comes-to-Dallas?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Chimps-humans-and-Oliver-the-humanzee?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner clip from video below If you’ve never heard about Oliver he is a case that has stunned the world. He is a chimp with human-like features, including one of the most important features that makes us human –bipedal (2-leg) walking. In the ... Science and Creationism Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:57:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Chimps-humans-and-Oliver-the-humanzee?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d6-John-Michael-Montgomerys-Christian-propaganda?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner album cover John Michael Montgomery’s song “The Little Girl”, written by Harley Allen, is a short story about two parents and their daughter. Before going any further, here are the lyrics: (source) Her parents never took the young ... What is wrong with religion Discrimination Christianity Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:02:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d6-John-Michael-Montgomerys-Christian-propaganda?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Basic-evolution-and-bacteria?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner image via sandwalk.blogspot.com There’s no doubt about it, biological evolution happens. Much of the debate concerning evolution is in regard to the theories we have about it. There are many people who believe in deity creation and some then d... Science and Creationism Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:23:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Basic-evolution-and-bacteria?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Susie-Essman-on-creationists-and-Larry-David-pees-on-Jesus?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner amazon.com Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Susie Essman was on the Daily Show Monday night talking about her new book, What Would Susie Say? During the interview she mentioned one of the topics in her book is about creationists that believe humans roam... Humor/comedians Interviews/discussion Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:21:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Susie-Essman-on-creationists-and-Larry-David-pees-on-Jesus?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d26-BBC-comedy-series-Outnumbered?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner amazon.co.uk Outnumbered is a hilarious BBC series about a couple raising three “unruly” children, who have plenty to say and no filter; the show even happens to be partially improvised by the young ones. The two youngest children Ben (7... Humor/comedians Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:42:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d26-BBC-comedy-series-Outnumbered?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d21-State-constitutions-that-discriminate-against-nonbelievers?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner Austin Capitol It is an unfortunate fact, and needs to be amended, but the Texas Constitution, along with several others, outright discriminates against non-believers. Texas Article 1 Section 4 says, “No religious test shall ever be required a... Church and State Discrimination Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:26:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d21-State-constitutions-that-discriminate-against-nonbelievers?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Baptist-Church-to-host-Halloween-book-burning-including-the-Bible?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner Bible burning via youtube That’s right, Amazing Grace Baptist Church (Canton, NC.) is going old school on us with a good old fashioned book burning. They will have a BBQ/worship service during their Halloween event as well. They intend to burn... Christianity Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:55:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Baptist-Church-to-host-Halloween-book-burning-including-the-Bible?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Salazar-v-Buono-ruling-and-Colbert?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner video snapshot (poted below) The Salazar v. Buono case went before the Supreme Court last Wednesday. This case dealt with the issue of whether or not a large cross, erected over seventy years ago, should be allowed to remain on what became governmen... Church and State Humor/comedians Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:09:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Salazar-v-Buono-ruling-and-Colbert?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Freedom-of-ideas-and-Lacuna-Coil?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner myspace.com/lacunacoil Lacuna Coil is an Italian metal/goth/rock band (take your pick) currently touring in the US. They made their way through Dallas last night via The Palladium. Luckily I happened to be working for them (essentially), selling CDs... Music Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:31:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Freedom-of-ideas-and-Lacuna-Coil?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dawkins-and-Maher-on-Ardipithecus?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner from the video/show, Maher & Dawkins Briefly, Ardipithecus ramidus, "Ardi", is our oldest uncovered ancestor, dated back to 4.4 million years. She lived in Ethiopia and her remains were discovered fifteen years ago. She has been carefu... Atheist authors/books Science and Creationism Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:47:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dawkins-and-Maher-on-Ardipithecus?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-Invention-of-Lying-The-Bible-and-Ricky-Gervais?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner imdb.com The new movie The Invention of Lying was released in theaters today. British comedian Ricky Gervais stars alongside Jennifer Garner, whom is his love interest in the film. The movie takes place in an alternate universe where lying does not ... Humor/comedians Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:26:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-Invention-of-Lying-The-Bible-and-Ricky-Gervais?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d29-International-Blasphemy-Day-is-tomorrow?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner Jyllands-Posten, Kurt Westergaard –cartoon depicting Muhammad International Blasphemy Day is the Center for Inquiry’s campaign to support free speech, challenging ideas, criticism and satire –involving religion in particular. The d... Atheism explained Church and State Islam Events/places to meet non-believers Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:19:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d29-International-Blasphemy-Day-is-tomorrow?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Lewis-Black-The-Flintstones-is-not-a-documentary?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner lewisblack.com Lewis Black is a multitalented comedian currently on tour. His stand-up usually deals with politics and religion; this is especially evident in the DVD from his 2006 special, Red, White and Screwed. He has two books, Nothing’s ... Humor/comedians Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:39:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Lewis-Black-The-Flintstones-is-not-a-documentary?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Jihad-in-Dallas?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner fountainplace.comHosam Maher Husein Smadi (19), resident of Italy, Texas, was arrested Thursday after attempting to destroy the Fountain Place office tower, in downtown Dallas, and everyone in it. It was reported the young man expressed that he wante... What is wrong with religion Islam Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:03:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Jihad-in-Dallas?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d22-2009-Freedom-From-Religion-Convention?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner ffrf.org bus campaign The Freedom From Religion Foundation is holding their 32nd annual convention this year in Seattle Washington. It’ll be at the Red Lion Hotel, November 6-8, 2009. If you are a member of the FFRF you know you get a discount... Atheism explained Atheist authors/books Events/places to meet non-believers Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:15:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d22-2009-Freedom-From-Religion-Convention?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Insurance-co-sued-for-discriminating-against-nonbelievers?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner usdoj.gov GuideOne Mutual, insurer of homes, automobiles, churches, schools, etc., was sued for offering special discounts (called “FaithGuard”) only to "churchgoers" and "persons of faith," according to the US Depart... What is wrong with religion Church and State Discrimination Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:52:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Insurance-co-sued-for-discriminating-against-nonbelievers?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Muhammads-child-marriage-and-the-problem-in-the-Middle-East?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner Nujood - cnn.com In 2008, at the age of ten, Nujood’s parents took her out of school and married her off to an older man. Within weeks of their marriage her husband was beating and raping her. When she sought help from her family they told her... What is wrong with religion Church and State Islam Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:02:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Muhammads-child-marriage-and-the-problem-in-the-Middle-East?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Oops-Bookstore-releases-Dawkins-new-book-early?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner I'm not going to name names, but a certain bookstore I happened to visit today had three copies of Richard Dawkins' new book, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution sitting among others in their "science" sect... Atheist authors/books Humor/comedians Science and Creationism Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8948-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Oops-Bookstore-releases-Dawkins-new-book-early?cid=exrss-Dallas-Atheism-Examiner