By Samuel Warde on November 15, 2013
Videos, Weird News
Education, Religion, States Issues, Videos, Weird News
Earlier this year, Senator Elbert Guillory, a Louisiana legislator, explained his opposition to the repeal of Louisiana’s creationism law based on an experience he had with a faith healer he described as being akin to a witch doctor – piles of bones and all…
By Samuel Warde on November 6, 2013
Videos
Arts & Sciences, Religion, Videos
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson claims the title “scientist” above all other “ists.” And yet, he says he is “constantly claimed by atheists.” So where does he stand? “Neil deGrasse, widely claimed by atheists, is actually an agnostic.” Neil deGrasse Tyson: I’m often asked — and occasionally in an accusatory way — “Are you atheist?” And […]
By Samuel Warde on October 31, 2013
Videos
Law & Order, Religion, Videos, Women's Issues
An Osceola County, Florida, Muslim woman has reported to local law enforcement that she was the victim of a hate crime in the form of a targeted road rage incident because of her headscarf. As reported by WKMG Local 6, “Osceola County deputies are now looking for the driver of a black Ford pick-up truck […]
By Samuel Warde on October 31, 2013
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Defense, Religion, Videos, World News
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Italian weekly magazine Panorama reported on Wednesday that the NSA intercepted phone calls going in and out of the Vatican. Panorama magazine said the NSA intercepted calls in and out of the Rome residence where cardinals stayed before the papal conclave. Among them was Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, […]
By Kimberley Johnson on September 4, 2013
Racial Issues, Religion
Racial Issues, Religion
North Carolina – Carmen Thomas, a member of Freedom House Church was appalled after receiving an email from the church’s pastor, Makeda Pennycooke, an African-American, asking black members to refrain from serving as greeters at the 9 a.m. service. Thomas told WBTV News that she believed Pennycooke sent the email to attract white people. Some […]