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Commandments Confusion: Louisiana Lawmakers Get Decalogue Fever

Rob Boston

June 10, 2011 - 10:05 am

Louisiana is a perfectly nice state with a lot of good people in it – but some of the state’s legislators and public officials don’t seem to get it when it comes to separation of church and state.

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Six in 10 Americans "Less Likely" to Vote for an Atheist

Mike Meno

June 9, 2011 - 1:25 pm

Atheists are still widely discriminated against in the voting booth, a new study from the Pew Research Center confirms.

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Are Politicians Asking Voters to Test Their Religion?

Cate Laskovics

June 9, 2011 - 9:06 am

Even though the U.S. Constitution explicitly forbids the requirement of any “religious test” for public office, it seems that many politicians today are asking, some demanding, the public to judge their religiosity.

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Rick Perry Joins with “Hate Group” for Divisive Prayer Meeting

Sean Faircloth

June 8, 2011 - 4:24 pm

Texas Governor Rick Perry, perhaps preparing a campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, chose an interesting way to distinguish himself from the field this week.

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Banning Circumcision Won’t Change Reality for Children

Herb Silverman

June 7, 2011 - 2:42 pm

The primary positive outcome I can envision for a ban on male circumcision is that Jews and Muslims would finally have a cause on which they could work together. If it starts with a piece of flesh, perhaps it will one day lead to peace.

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A Great Educational Tool for Flag Day: Porky Recites the Pre-McCarthyism Pledge

David Niose

June 7, 2011 - 10:38 am

Last year on Flag Day (June 14) many secular Americans posted an interesting video on their Facebook profiles and elsewhere. The video, a 1939 clip of Porky Pig reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, is a great educational tool, because he recites the Pledge in its original version without any "under God" wording. See the Youtube video here:

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Mitt Romney’s Troubling Views on Religion in Government

Mike Meno

June 3, 2011 - 3:37 pm

The U.S. Constitution rightfully mandates that “no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.”

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On Faith: Still Hoping for a Secular Miracle

Herb Silverman

June 2, 2011 - 9:33 am

I’m tempted to write the shortest answer by any Washington Post panelist to any question we’ve ever been asked.

Question: Does God endorse candidates?

Answer: No!

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Kentucky Makes Taxpayers Fund Noah's Ark Theme Park

Mike Meno

June 1, 2011 - 1:25 pm

Kentucky state officials recently agreed to contribute more than $40 million in state taxpayer funds toward the construction of a Biblical-themed amusement park featuring a full-scale “replica” of Noah's Ark.

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Patient's Right or Religious Right?

Cate Laskovics

June 1, 2011 - 9:37 am

A recent article in Salon tells the story of a mother of two who came dangerously close to death while the doctor who was supposed to be treating her simply refused to do so.

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