American Atheists Flash LineNews of Interest to AtheistsU.S. backs churches in atheist fight- July 19, 2007 The U.S. Department of Justice has waded into a legal brawl between a national atheist group and the Detroit Downtown Development Authority, which pledged $734,570 in grants to three historic churches in a major downtown face-lift in time for the 2006 Super Bowl.(07-19-2007)http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070719/NEWS06/707190348 Atheists applaud Ellison's views on Cheney, Libby, 911- July 18, 2007 Freshman Congressman Keith Ellison was among friends Sunday -- in this case, a gathering of atheists -- so his support for a fistful of hot-button opinions, including the impeachment of Vice President Dick Cheney, brought enthusiastic nods of approval and standing ovations.(07-18-2007)http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1291147.html Court says LDS Church must release long-veiled financial information- July 13, 2007 The Oregon Supreme Court rejected an effort by the Mormon church to withhold financial information from the lawyers for a man who claims a "home teacher" frequently molested him about 20 years ago. (07-13-2007)http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_6357652 Kubica sidesteps talk of papal miracle- July 2, 2007 Polish Formula One driver Robert Kubica sidestepped a claim on Thursday that he owed his life to the miraculous powers of Pope John Paul II.(07-02-2007)http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070628/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_motor_racing_kubica_miracle |