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untheist, atheist, nontheist, intheist... Let's Call the Whole Thing Off!

Religion – I have inadvertently stepped into a web-debate that I had no idea was even occurring. In my post about some of the misunderstandings of atheism I used the made up word "untheism." While...

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Science curriculum director sues over intelligent design e-mail

Religion – A former state science curriculum director filed suit against the Texas Education Agency and Education Commissioner Robert Scott on Wednesday, alleging she was illegally fired for forwarding an e-mail about a lecture that was critical of the teaching of intelligent design in science classes.

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Stillborn Baby Resurrected after 27 Hours...

Religion – This is a testimony from a young lady who was part of a team used by God to raise a stillborn baby from the dead in Guatemala.

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Miracles in Lakeland Prove Truth in Ministry...

Religion – Jesus proved He was who He said He was (the Son of God) by exhibiting signs, wonders and miracles (which are the testimony of the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ). Those same signs, wonders and miracles are the testimony of the move of God in Lakeland.

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Why Do You Doubt God?

Religion – No one has ever seen electrons, protons, atoms, or molecules. But nobody raises any doubt as to their existence. Why not?

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Engaging Theism and Creationism
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Engaging Theism and Creationism

Religion – A scientific world-view entails atheism and thus contradicts Creationism. I am relatively sanguine when it comes to scientists who believe in God, as opposed to the much greater alarm I exhibit toward scientists who espouse Creationism. I believe that the battle against Creationism will be won, just as the battle against Geocentrism was won.

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The Loser Letters

Religion – A Former Christian converts to atheism

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Two-thirds care for environment because it's God's creation
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Two-thirds care for environment because it's God's creation

Religion – The report is the latest indicator of a fledgling alliance between environmental groups and religious institutions, even as some conservative religious groups remain skeptical about the causes and concerns over climate change.

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Texas Supreme Court rules church can't be sued in exorcism
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Texas Supreme Court rules church can't be sued in exorcism

Religion – A divided Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of a former Colleyville church Friday, saying church members who were involved in a traumatic exorcism that ultimately injured a young woman are protected by the First Amendment.

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Bobby Jindal's Experience As A Exorcist...

Politics – In an essay Bobby Jindal wrote in 1994, he narrated a bizarre story of a personal encounter with a demon, in which he participated in an exorcism with a group of college friends. And not only did they cast out the supernatural spirit that had possessed his friend, Jindal wrote that he believes that their ritual may well have cured her cancer.

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Jindal: Intelligent Design
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Jindal: Intelligent Design "The Very Best Science"

Politics – Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Governor, exorcist, and potential McCain running mate, was interviewed on CBS's Face The Nation on Father's Day. Among the topics covered, Jindal was asked about his opinions on the debate over intelligent design's place in the public school curriculum.

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This is The Most Amazing Tree You'd Have Ever Seen

Science – There is a amazing tree in Thailand named Nareepol. Naree means woman and pol means tree . It means women tree. A creature which look exactly like a woman may be seen hanging on this tree. This woman like thing is hanging on the tree like a mango on the mango tree.

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Supreme Court says individuals have right to own guns
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Supreme Court says individuals have right to own guns

Politics – The Supreme Court said on Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting, the justices' first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history.

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Fossil of most primitive 4-legged creature found

Science – Scientists unearthed a skull of the most primitive four-legged creature in Earth's history, which should help them better understand the evolution of fish to advanced animals that walk on land.

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Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR) ad touts ties to Obama, and Democrats protest
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Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR) ad touts ties to Obama, and Democrats protest

News – Gordon Smith's ad begins with an announcer saying, "Who says Gordon Smith helped lead the fight for better gas mileage and a cleaner environment?" After a dramatic pause, the announcer adds, "Barack Obama." Over shots of Obama, the ad talks about how Smith co-sponsored a bill written by Obama in 2006 to raise fuel efficiency

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