This is your brain on atheism
If evolutionary biology explains man's belief in God, how do we explain atheists' atheism? Do they claim to be supermen who, unlike the rest of us, can transcend their own natures?
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Articles for Month: September 2011
Wikileaks cable: U.S. gov’t largest supporter of Philippines population control in past 40 years
Under a section titled “So far, so good,” the U.S. ambassador noted, “The use of oral contraceptive pills has increased steadily among the poor (by 30% in the past five years).”
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Study: father’s presence makes children happier, more intelligent
"These findings add to the increasing body of literature suggesting that fathers make important contributions to their children's cognitive and behavioural functioning," the report concludes.
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The Catholic Church must compassionately and boldly share the truth about homosexuality
When was the last time you heard a homily or read a good commentary on what the church teaches on same-sex “marriage?” I mean a rich, theological and respectful reflection.
Opinion
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Dirty, dangerous Louisiana abortion facility ordered closed again
“Fundamentally, this is about the health and safety of women, first and foremost,” said DHH Secretary Bruce Greenstein in a statement Thursday.
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Mexican secretary of health opposes freezing embryos as country debates issue
If federal legislators follow his lead, Mexico will join Germany, Italy, and Costa Rica in prohibiting the freezing of embryos.
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‘Gift of time’ made the difference between life and death for brain-injured mother in coma
“How many other patients have died or become non-heartbeating organ donors before given a similar chance?” wondered Nancy Valko, a Registered Nurse for 42 years who serves on medical and nursing ethics committees.
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Perry throws weight behind ‘nation’s most radical’ pro-life bill
Perry joins fellow Republican presidential hopefuls Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in support of the so-called “Heartbeat Bill.”
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British MP urges government to force churches into same-sex unions
A member of U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron's government is calling for a ban on marriages at Christian churches if they refuse to also perform same-sex unions.
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UK bill to mandate ‘independent’ abortion counseling fails
Both pro-life and pro-abortion groups say they are relieved that the bill to mandate “independent" counseling for women seeking abortion failed.
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