The phrase “so help me god” is a routine part of the American system of government. It is found in oaths of office. It is found in our courtrooms. Where it is not found is in the Constitution. In fact, the word “god” is not present at all. Article II, [...]
What if the U.S. Government forced you to carry around a religious text in your pocket in order to make simple, everyday purchases? Would you stand for that? Would you just let them get away with it? Before you answer, take a look at the often-overlooked profession of faith on every single [...]
“First of all, Mr. Otero was strangled, a bag put over his head and strangled. And then I thought he was going down. Then I went over and strangled Mrs. Otero, and I thought she was down. Then I strangled Josephine, thought she was down, and they I went over to Junior and put the [...]
The Origin of Religion series has officially been cancelled due to poor ratings. I think of a comment as a vote for a post. Using that analogy, Origin of Religion couldn’t get elected dog catcher. The people have spoken (or chosen not to). Let’s move on.
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A recent survey of 1,044 doctors across the United States revealed some surprising statistics. 76% believe in god (only 7% below the general population), 59% believe in an afterlife, 90% attend religious services, and most shockingly, 55% allow religion to influence their practice of medicine. In a field firmly based in science, [...]
