66: Religion v. Rights, Religion v. Law, Scientology v. Logic

Just Tom & Chris this time as we discuss the week’s news: abortion movies, circumcision updates, adoption agency issues, gay marriage; as well as a length discussion about the relationship between religion and law, and a quick update about the unfortunate and disgusting antics of Scientology. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think via the site.

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65: Jefferson Bible, Kentucky Cuts, the News Media, Judas the Savior

Tom, Robin, Chris, and Anthony go through the week’s news: the Jefferson Bible back on sale, the “religious” budget in Kentucky, the problems with the news media, Judas as the savior and more. Thanks for listening!

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64: Definition of Religion, Atheist vs Agnostic, Tim Tebow

Chris, Tom, Robin, and Colin discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on religious hiring practices, the results of the Jessica Ahlquist trial, the minutia of atheist vs agnostic, and something about a gridiron man named Timothy Tebow.

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63: Christopher Hitchens, 2011 in Review, Apathy as Religion

Tom, Robin, and Chris review the news stories of 2011 and finally say their peace for the late, great Christopher Hitchens. Also discussed is the concept of whether apathy is a valid religious affiliation.

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62: Adopt an Atheist, Scientific Dogma?, Linus’s Blanket

The Catholic League promotes a campaign to adopt an atheist; the panelists question whether the scientific method can be dogmatic; and intelligent people with faith-based arguments are compared to Linus and his blanket. Tom, Robin, Colin, Anthony, Sam, and Chris join in.

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Episode 61: Catholicism Evolves, Holiday Woes, Religious Intolerance vs. Influence, Interview with Michael Newdow

Tom, Colin, Chris, and Sam discuss the news of the day, addressing the holidays in particular, and ponder the line between the religious influence of culture and the religious takeover of culture. Tom sits down with Dr. Michael Newdow, famous for his lawsuit to remove “Under God” from the US Pledge of Allegiance and other cases.

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