Washington, D.C. — Hundreds of thousands gathered today in Washington, D.C. to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama, who after taking the oath of office, delivered an address focused on the issue of equality, including his desire to reconstruct society for the nation’s “gay brothers and sisters.” Following an introduction by United States Senator Charles Schumer […]
The popular news publication Newsweek recently released an online cover story about Barack Obama that has generated controversy among readers because of its large-lettered headline “The Second Coming.” “Conservatives have long joked that the national press corps see Barack Obama as the second coming of Jesus Christ,” writes Brent Baker of Newsbusters. “Today, Newsweek … made it […]
Washington, D.C. — Thousands of military children and their parents flocked to the kids’ inaugural concert last night at the Washington Convention Center to see singer Katy Perry, known for her hit single “I Kissed a Girl,” and other artists, as Obama staffers are gearing up for the inaugural ball Monday night with the controversial Lady […]
A recent essay written by a Texas mother outlining why she raises her children without God, and published on CNN’s iReport, has stirred much controversy in regard to why some parents choose not to teach their children in the ways of the Bible. On Monday of this week, CNN posted an article written by Deborah […]
Washington, D.C. — A Methodist megachurch minister known as being the author of the book Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality and Politics has been chosen to speak at next week’s inaugural National Prayer Service in Washington. Adam Hamilton is the founder of United Methodist Church of the […]
Chicago, Illinois — A Chicago man was recently taken into custody and charged with a felony after he threatened to blow up the bus he was riding in “Jihad against the white devil.” The Chicago Tribune reports that 23-year-old Caleb Russell boarded a CTA bus during rush hour on January 8th and worked himself into […]
Orlando, Florida — Atheists in the Sunshine State say that they plan to distribute literature about the Bible being “an x-rated book” and other humanist publications at local public schools within its district to counter a Bible giveaway organized by a Christian group earlier this week. On Wednesday, members of an organization called World Changers […]
Washington, D.C. — A homosexual-affirming Episcopalian priest of one of the most historic churches in the nation has been chosen to replace Pastor Louie Giglio to deliver the benediction at the upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama. Luis Leon has served as the priest of St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C. since 1995, where he also […]
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — A middle school teacher who was fired after students learned she had appeared in pornography has lost her appeal to return to the classroom, her lawyer said Tuesday. A three-judge panel unanimously decided Stacie Halas, 32, was unfit for the classroom. Halas was fired in April from her job as a […]
Washington, D.C. — A humanist organization in Washington D.C. has created a new version of the “Jefferson Bible,” adding in sections that outline what they feel are some of the best and worst verses in the Bible, as well as texts followed by other religions. The American Humanist Association says that it delivered the newly-published […]