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Christian Flag Folding Ceremony Reveals Official Sanction of Church-State Violations in the Military

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Valerie Tarico

(Part 1 of a three part series on religious boundary violations in the U.S.  military and what soldiers are doing to fight back.) When American soldiers come forward with tales of divisive evangelism run amuck in the military–for example, proselytizing by … Continue reading →

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“I Am A ‘Spiritual Fitness Failure'”

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Valerie Tarico

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Last week I posted an article about relentless slurs, becking and other threats targeting the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, and what it is like for them to be constantly in the crosshairs. This letter below, from a soldier, is why … Continue reading →

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God’s Emotions 9: A Maker of Gods

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Valerie Tarico

Note:  This concludes the series, “God’s Emotions: Why the Biblical God is so Very Human.”  Parts 1-8  are available at this website, Awaypoint.wordpress.com. Man is, and always has been, a maker of gods. It has been the most serious and … Continue reading →

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Gabby Giffords Said It: Words Matter

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Valerie Tarico

Confronted with the horrific shooting of Gabrielle Giffords and six constituents who lost their lives, we all should be reminded how tremendously words matter.  Giffords herself knew this. Gabrielle Giffords was described by Alan Grayson, as “one of the most … Continue reading →

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In 2011 Atheists, Humanists Resolve to Give

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Valerie Tarico

As we head into 2011, humanist leaders around the world have resolved to give more and get their fellow freethinkers to do the same. When research in recent years suggested that churchgoers give more than the rest of us, some freethinkers protested … Continue reading →

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