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Proof of Life after Death?

January 17th, 2011

In a recent broadcast of the U.S. morning news and talk show Today, radiation oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Long discussed his new book, Evidence of the Afterlife: the Science of Near-Death Experience, and argued that his research provides convincing evidence of the

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Evangelical Military Chaplains: Government-Endorsed Proselytes?

January 14th, 2011

The discrepancy between evangelical Christian chaplains and non-evangelical military personnel could, theoretically, constitute a form of government endorsed religion, in contradicting the Establishment Clause.

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Online ordination in the New York Times

January 11th, 2011

In an article which appeared in the January 9th edition of the NY Times, columnist Noah Rosenberg describes the ease with which he was ordained through themonastery.org, his experience registering as an officiant in New York (a registration that's good for lif

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Creationist Teacher’s Firing Defended

January 10th, 2011

A hearing officer in the U.S. state of Ohio has defended his recommendation to a local school board to fire a teacher who was allegedly teaching religion in the classroom.

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Memorial Cross Ruled Unconstitutional

January 6th, 2011

A U.S. federal court has ruled that the presence of a Latin cross on public land is unconstitutional, reflecting the perpetual struggle between religious conservatives and progressive secularists.

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Jesus the Child-Killing Dragon-Tamer?

January 5th, 2011

Early Christian teachings do not always portray the benevolent, magnanimous Jesus most Christians are inclined to believe in. Some early stories portray a child who uses his powers to kill.

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Bible-Study Group Investigated in Abortion Doctor’s Murder

January 3rd, 2011

A federal investigation into a possible anti-abortion conspiracy has been undertaken after the murder of an abortion provider in Kansas City. The FBI has focussed in particular on an at-home Bible-study group.

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Heading Toward a Post-Christian West

December 29th, 2010

This past December 25th marked the first Christmas ever for a Britain composed of a non-religious majority, and there are signs that the United States is moving in a similar direction.

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The Benefits of Online Ordination

December 27th, 2010

There are many benefits to online ordination with the Universal Life Church Monastery, from officiating weddings for friends and family, or even starting your own church.

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A Stem-Cell Cure for HIV?

December 22nd, 2010

A group of doctors in Berlin have announced that they may have cured an HIV-infected man with leukemia by using stem-cell transplants. Is it possible we will soon have a stem-cell cure for AIDS?

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