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5 Founding Fathers Whose Skepticism About Christianity Would Make Them Unelectable Today

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Pastor Jan 13. 19 Replies

Thomas Jefferson believed that a coolly rational form of religion would take root in America. Was he ever wrong.January 10, 2012To hear the Religious Right tell it, men like George Washington, John…Continue

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Why Atheists Aren't Afraid to Die

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Sep 19, 2011. 27 Replies

Not a bad article on death and atheism. I liked this line:  "That is what believers don't understand. Atheists tend to believe that life ends here; there is nothing beyond. Because there is nothing…Continue

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Michigan Republicans: Let's Privatize Public School Teaching

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Pastor Sep 1, 2011. 1 Reply

The author seems to think that privatizing means mostly that firms will hire the cheapest labor to get the job done. I think there are many more consequences. Unions gone. Public input gone, maybe it…Continue

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Memo to Religious People: Many Atheists Don't Want to Hear That Their Loved Ones "Are in Heaven" -- New Group for Non-Believers Helps Atheists Grieve

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Sherry Aug 17, 2011. 4 Replies

In a society that reflexively copes with death by using religion, grieving atheists are turning to each other.August 15, 2011  How do you deal with death -- your own, or that of people you love --…Continue

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"WI's politics, like the country's, has been taken hostage by money. On Twitter, Koch Group Offers Illinois Residents Free Food, Trips To Wisconsin To Support Governor Scott WalkerBy Lee Fang posted May 28th 2012 at 12:40PM David Koch,…"
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How Memorial Day Glosses Over the Real Horrors of War

For someone who detests war, honoring soldiers can be tough.It's likely that few Americans have spent time thinking about what the “memorial” in Memorial Day is about.May 27, 2012 | Photo Credit: AFPIt’s the saddest reading around: the little announcements that dribble out of the Pentagon every day or two -- those terse, relatively uninformative death notices: rank; name; age; small town, suburb, or second-level city of origin; means of death (“small arms fire,” “improvised explosive device,”…See More
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"If liberals were heavily arming themselves, I bet there'd be some changes to the more flagrant pro-gun legislation. It's okay as long as tea partiers  are carrying, I doubt if an armed occupy movement would be treated the same. "
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"Never heard of this guy, cool! I love the sentence I put in bold. 9. Yip Harburg. E.Y. "Yip" Harburg isn't a household name, but some of his works are. Harburg was the Broadway lyricist who wrote the words to some of…"
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"I can see the image, just didn't recognize the face, and not name included."
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"Lolz! I bet most catholics will not see this story, and the ones that do will be skeptical of the claims."
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The Weekly Planet - May 20, 2012

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Mitt's past is right in step with the  republican party.
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The Weekly Planet - May 12, 2012

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The big news this week was made by President Obama. For the first time, an American President…

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The Weekly Planet - May 5, 2012

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The presidential race is about to get started, but not much in the way of fireworks yet. Until Romney picks his running mate, for the most part I'm going to ignore. Last week we looked at old, washed-up, has been Ted Nugent, who Romney actively sought support from. The…

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At 9:56pm on May 25, 2012, Chickadee said…

Hi Neal, thank you for the warm welcome. Great page, btw.

At 12:48am on May 15, 2012, Anthony said…

Thanks Neal, I appreciate the welcome!

At 1:10pm on May 5, 2012, judy p said…

Thank you Neal

At 7:24am on April 16, 2012, Lavon Dunaway said…

Greetings, Neal. Nice to meet you!

At 10:32am on April 10, 2012, Portia Coppage said…

Hello Neal, it's wonderful to meet you.  

At 2:36pm on April 9, 2012, Aimsplode Asplode said…

Thanks for the welcome, bud.

At 5:13pm on April 6, 2012, Richard Treehockowitz said…

Neal;

  Belated thanks for the kind birthday greeting. The vid definitely made me smile, and I really needed that right about now.

  BTW ~ speaking as a "show-biz" person myself, I must compliment you on the original music I've found on your page. Bravo, sir.

  Rock on, from a potential friend in Chicago you'll probably never meet.

At 6:20am on April 5, 2012, Bela Jamms said…

Hi Neal greetings from the UK

At 9:43pm on March 29, 2012, Alayna said…

Happy Birthday Neal!

At 5:46pm on March 29, 2012, doone said…

Mar. 29, 2012

cute animals - Octopus Dance!


Such an alluring dance, such a fun undersea party!

 
 
 

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