American Atheists Flash LineNews of Interest to AtheistsHalloween Hysteria Claims Of Black Cat Sacrifices, Adoptions Elusive- October 30, 2006 You’ve heard the lurid claims about Satanic rituals and sacrificing black cats. Is there are any evidence to support these assertions Should animal shelters suspend adoptions during the spooky season According to this news account, one SPCA spokesperson says that “legitimating those accounts, however, is elusive.”(10-30-2006)http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_4540723 Despite Religious Right Claims, Americans Oppose Politicians Constraining Our Judicial System- October 29, 2006 You’ve heard the rants against so-called “activist judges” who often rule in defense of separation of church and state. A new poll shows that despite complaints from the religious right, Americans do not believe the politicians should have more control over our judicial system, and that our courts must remain independent.(10-29-2006)http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/10/27/activist.judges/index.html Religion The Root Of Evil Washington Post Profiles Atheist Writer Sam Harris- October 27, 2006 The Koran is a “manifesto for religious divisiveness.” The story of Jesus is a fairy tale, and the God of the Old Testament should be abhorred for supporting slavery. Read more about Atheist Sam Harris in this profile piece from the Washington Post(10-27-2006)http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/25/AR2006102501998.html Islamic Cleric: Women Without Head Scarves Uncovered Meat, Should Stay Home. Will Muslim Respond- October 27, 2006 A leading Islamic cleric in Australia proclaims that women who do not cover their heads are “uncovered meat.” Feminists, civic groups and others are denouncing this authoritarian and sexist remark as a justification for rape. Will Muslims speak out against this type of anti-modernist rhetoric(10-27-2006)http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061027/NEWS07/610270303/1009 Philip Paulson, Atheist And First Amendment Activist Who Fought To Remove Mt. Soledad Christian Cross, Dead At 59- October 26, 2006 The man who filed legal suit nearly two decades ago to remove a Latin Cross from public property has died. Phil Paulson, Vietnam veteran and First Amendment activist, stood firm to defend the First Amendment against duplicitous government obfuscation and misrepresentation. Phil is gone, but the battle continues.(10-26-2006)http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20061025-1744-bn25paulson.html Court Rejects Boy Scout Appeal, Lets Stand Ruling Against Discrimination- October 20, 2006 The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a California ruling that said the city of Berkeley may subsidize only organizations that do not discriminate. The ruling is good only in California, but may energize efforts to end Boy Scout policies which discriminate against gays and Atheists.(10-20-2006)http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/17/BAG7ULQJ701.DTL&feed=rss.b... Kagin, Craig To Square Off In God In America National Debate, Nov. 2- October 20, 2006 American Atheists National Legal Director Edwin Kagin steps into the theological octagon on Thursday, Nov. 2 for a live nationwide television debate “God in America” will feature theologian William Lane Craig, author Sam Harris and others. Keep the date!(10-20-2006)http://gospel-net.com/cgi-bin/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid=1161703800,91130, Michael Newdow, A Jefferson Descendant, Activists & Professors, Oh My! Michigan Atheists Host Annual Convention, November 17-19, 2006- October 16, 2006 Arlene Marie and the Michigan Atheists host their annual convention Nov. 17-19, so keep the date! Among the guests in this blockbuster line-up is Michael Newdow, the California Atheist who has challenged the use of “under God” in our nation’s Pledge of Allegiance. Check out the roster and list of planned social activities, including a great welcome dinner and a trip to the Ford Museum.(10-16-2006)http://www.michiganatheists.org/ This Atheist Kicks Up A Storm, And Has Embarrassing Questions For The Intelligent Designer- October 14, 2006 Here’s an amusing and provocative profile of American Atheists National Legal Director Edwin Kagin by the Cincinnati Post. Kagin, a constitutional attorney, poet, critic and author warns about unconstitutional legislation, and asks, “Why does Intelligent Design make so many fat”(10-14-2006)http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061012/LIFE/610120349/1005 Faith-Based Initiative A Political Sham Bush Admin Branded Evangelicals Nuts, Goofy- October 13, 2006 An explosive new book by a former White House official is rocking Washington, and exposing the much-touted federal faith-based initiative as a political sham. No kidding! David Kuo, author of Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction is set for release next week.(10-13-2006)http://www.abpnews.com/1431.article |