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Coming soon: New and improved Secular News Daily site!

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Mike Daniels
on April 24, 2012
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Are you tired of "Internal database errors"? Or long load times? Inexplicable 404 errors? And random downtime? Yeah, me too. So here's what I'm gonna do about it. Related articles:
  1. Secular News Daily Joins Stop SOPA Strike
  2. Secular News Daily seeks a new CMS
  3. Secular News Daily welcomes Brian Magee


Rep. Allen West fears ‘cultural suicide’ over Islam

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Mike Daniels
on April 24, 2012
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Representative Allen West, a favorite on many people's short list for Mitt Romney's running mate, seems to weave back and forth between getting it right and getting it horribly wrong. Related articles:
  1. Pat Robertson Absolutely Enamoured With Allen West
  2. Allen West, the Manchurian Candidate?
  3. Perkins: Advocates of Church-State Separation Are "Cultural Terrorists"


Robert Spencer asks: Did Muhammad exist?

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Mike Daniels
on April 23, 2012
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Robert Spencer has turned the familiar "Did Jesus Exist?" query upon Islam's prophet, Muhammad. Spencer points out that history really isn't that clear on who Muhammad was, or for that matter, IF he was. Related articles:
  1. Jihad Watch’s Robert Spencer to debate Moustafa Zayed
  2. Spencer Claims Liberals And Islamists Are United By Their Shared Loathing Of America
  3. Robertson And Spencer Agree: Media Love Islam ‘Cult’ Because They Hate America


Hundreds of thousands may lose Internet in July: FBI  – NY Daily News

Published
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Mike Daniels
on April 23, 2012
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About 570,000 people worldwide, including Americans, could suddenly lose their Internet access in July. Don't be one of them. Related articles:
  1. Secular News Daily Joins Stop SOPA Strike
  2. Coming Sunday: Internet Evangelism Day!
  3. Secular News Daily seeks a new CMS


Tunisia court to rule in blasphemy trial May 3

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Mike Daniels
on April 23, 2012
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Next week, a court in Tunisia will determine whether the head of Nessma TV is guilty of blasphemy for broadcasting "Persepolis", an animated film about a young woman growing up in Iran following the Islamic revolution of 1979. Secular politicians in Tunisia are concerned that a guilty verdict will damage the image of the moderate nation. Related articles:
  1. Tunisia evenly balanced between religious and secular
  2. Tunisia Debating Religion’s Role in Constitution
  3. Russian “blasphemy trial” works get published


What won’t some folks try: Lawsuit over ‘haunted house’

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Mike Daniels
on April 18, 2012
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A couple renting a house in Toms River, NJ, are suing their landlord over claims that the house they rented from him is haunted. No, really. Related articles:
  1. AZ House Passes Religious Refusal Protection
  2. House Passes Bill Authorizing Religious Monument at War Memorial
  3. House Committee Hearing to Discuss Contraception Rule, Religious Freedom


Disqualified Islamist candidate in Egypt threatens violence, exposure of corruption

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Mike Daniels
on April 17, 2012
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In a taste of things to come from Islamists, Abu Ismail (a leading candidate for President of Egypt) reacted to being disqualified over his mother's alleged dual citizenship by threatening to "expose bribery and fraud cases" if not reinstated. Meanwhile, his supporters took to Facebook, preparing to "storm" Egypt with violent protests. Related articles:
  1. Wash. Post: 10 presidential candidates disqualified in Egypt
  2. Egypt: Frying pan into the fire? Muslim Brotherhood takes leadership role
  3. Islamist stops university debate with threats of violence


There are other religions in the world besides Christianity | Daily Progress

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Mike Daniels
on April 17, 2012
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Is Christianity the only source for altruism? A letter-writer thinks not. I tend to agree! Related articles:
  1. Rep. Hartzler Says Government Shouldn’t Accommodate "Fringe Religions" Because "Christianity is the Main Religion"
  2. Review: Sex Rites: The Origins of Christianity
  3. Historian releases “Sex Rites: The Origins of Christianity”


Barack Obama – Bio and Updates

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Mike Daniels
on April 16, 2012
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Bio and updates for Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential candidate. Related articles:
  1. Rep. King Asks ‘What Would Barack Obama Do’ and Answers With ‘Ban Bibles’
  2. Our Country Deserves Better PAC Launches “The Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama”
  3. Letter to President Barack Obama Re: 9/11 Anniversary Prayer Proclamation and Remarks at 9/11 Memo


Santorum Bows Out

Published
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Mike Daniels
on April 10, 2012
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Today, Rick Santorum announced that he was suspending his Presidential campaign, citing the health of his daughter as his primary concern. What does his candidacy say about Americans? Related articles:
  1. Santorum: Hypocrisy on Parade
  2. Santorum Accepts, Romney Declines Invitation to Religious Right Forum Hosted by Gingrich Campaign Co-Chair
  3. Jerry Boykin Endorses Rick Santorum


Secular Humanist Gets Religion-Rearing Really Wrong. Twice.

Published
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Mike Daniels
on April 10, 2012
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Lisa McLeroy today provides a column at the Huffington Post explaining why she regrets not teaching her kids about religion. Seems she missed the point, that not indoctrinating one's kids isn't the same as keeping them in the dark. Related articles:
  1. Humanist philosophers’ conference explores the place of religion in public life
  2. American Humanist Association Proudly Launches Redesigned Humanist Website
  3. Humanist MPs and Peers discuss legalising Humanist marriage


What Does a Taxi Driver in the UK Have in Common with a Pharmacist in the US?

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Mike Daniels
on April 10, 2012
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In what may or may not be seen as a victory for "one law for all", a Muslim taxi driver was given an official warning after refusing to transport a blind man with a guide dog. But what does that have to do with pharmacists in the US? Related articles:
  1. Muslim taxi driver refused to allow blind man’s guide dog into cab
  2. Muslim taxi driver cautioned over refusing to carry blind woman’s guide dog
  3. Omniscient Texas Bus Driver Now $21,000 Richer


‘Monkey Bill’ Likely to Pass in Tennessee

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Mike Daniels
on April 10, 2012
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Tennessee, home to the famous "Monkey Trial" of teacher John Scopes, is about to pass legislation to allow science teachers to promote Creationism . . . and homeopathy, and ghost-hunting, and whatever other pseudoscience or flim-flam they like. Related articles:
  1. Night of the Living Bill: Tennessee Lawmakers Revive Dormant Creationism Legislation
  2. Tennessee Legislature Subtly Authorizes Religious Instruction
  3. Anti-Evolution Bill Passes Tennessee Senate


Inside Islam: What Do Muslims Really Think?

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Mike Daniels
on April 9, 2012
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Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think is a new documentary film from Unity Productions Foundation. It explores the opinions of Muslims around the globe as revealed in the world's first major opinion poll, conducted by Gallup, the preeminent polling organization. Related articles:
  1. Land: Islam Hearings a “Great Opportunity” For Muslims to Prove They Are Not Terrorists
  2. Emerson Claims "At Least Thirty to Forty Percent" of All Muslims Support Terrorism
  3. Double standard for Muslims?


Israel Blocks UN Human Rights Council

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Mike Daniels
on April 9, 2012
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Israel cut working relations with the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday and will bar a U.N. team from entering Israel or the West Bank for a planned investigation of Jewish settlements, the Foreign Ministry said. Related articles:
  1. LaBarbera: Israel has ‘Repudiated’ the ‘God of Israel’ over Gay Rights
  2. AP: Israel to bar UN fact-finding team from entering
  3. Farah: Obama’s Israel Policy Caused Deadly Tornadoes


Which is Worse: Scientology or Christianity?

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Mike Daniels
on April 9, 2012
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Darren Ford at Sabotage Times says Scientology isn't dangerous, just insane. He's half right. Related articles:
  1. Reading, Writing, and Scientology?: ‘Bart Simpson’ argues for Church of Scientology program in schools – and we have a cow, man
  2. Scientology is insane, but nowhere near as dangerous as Christianity
  3. Irish Times: Court upholds Scientology fraud ruling in France