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Enemy is missing in action for War on Christmas

Sunday, November 29th, 2009 · 3 comments

Many Americans consider it common knowledge that a coordinated and aggressive effort is under way to banish Christmas. All one has to do is listen to...
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Bates City, Mo. child abuse allegations reminiscent of '80's ritual abuse panics

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The increasingly bizarre allegations in the Bates City, Missouri child abuse case are reminiscent of satanic ritual abuse cases from the 1980’s...
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Blasphemy outrage is so seventeenth century

Just as fear of sorcery has proven to be alive and well, blasphemy outrage is also making a comeback. One...
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Background and information resources regarding Maine's same-sex marriage vote

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On November 3, 2009, Maine voters will determine whether same-sex couples may retain marriage rights as granted by the legislature and signed into law...
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What does "teaching same-sex marriage" in Maine schools mean?

In the ongoing debate about the merits and consequences of allowing same-sex marriage in Maine, proponents of the...
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Crime spree shows psychics can get away with almost anything

Psychic Gina Marie Marks was arrested again this week, for theft of cash from her clients in Hollywood, Florida. Her ongoing crime spree shows just...
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Will Maine same-sex marriage destroy the sanctity of marriage?

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On November 3rd, 2009, Maine will vote to remove or maintain marriage rights for same-sex couples. Religious groups...
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SKEPTIC magazine-- no sacred cows allowed

An excellent resource for any skeptic is the magazine of the same name. Since 1992, SKEPTIC magazine has been providing well-researched and thorough...
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Critical thinking shortage results in epidemic of political paranoia

An epidemic is sweeping the country striking young and old, liberal and conservative alike. Few, if any, Americans...
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Unexplained Phenomenon egg-site operator answers some questions, leaves others unanswered

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The operators of the Unexplained Phenomenon web site featuring the cosmic egg (and unaffiliated with Google) have sent more information about the...
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