WaPo Assails Non-Profit Status for Churches, Rips Americans for Giving

WaPo Assails Non-Profit Status for Churches, Rips Americans for Giving: "The assault on America’s churches has begun, with commentators like Dylan Matthews of the Washington Post and Matthew Yglesias of Slate calling on the government to tax churches. “Whichever faith you think is the one true faith, it’s undeniable that the majority of this church-spending is going to support false doctrines,” Yglesias wrote on Thursday. He added, “upgrading a church’s physical plant doesn’t enhance the soul-saving capacity of its clergy.”"

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Christian Photographers Under Fire for Refusing to Shoot a Gay Wedding - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

Christian Photographers Under Fire for Refusing to Shoot a Gay Wedding - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "I can’t tell you how many negative and patronizing comments I’ve gotten on articles in which I discussed how the legalization of gay marriage would affect religious freedom. Here’s some more proof to back up my point…"

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BosNewsLife – Christian News Agency » Blog Archive » India Christian Mother Nearly Cut Into Pieces For Faith

BosNewsLife – Christian News Agency » Blog Archive » India Christian Mother Nearly Cut Into Pieces For Faith: "NEW DELHI, INDIA (BosNewsLife)-- The Christian mother of a Pentecostal pastor in northwest India was recovering of her injuries Saturday, August 24, after she was nearly cut into pieces for refusing to convert to Hinduism, activists said."

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Pocket : Feds Say Atheism Is A Religion Which Should Affect Teaching Of Evolution And Creation

Pocket : Feds Say Atheism Is A Religion Which Should Affect Teaching Of Evolution And Creation: "Atheists have long argued that atheism is not a religion as they deny the existence of God or any other form of deity.  Atheists, starting with Madalyn Murray O’Hair, are the ones that led the efforts to remove the Bible, prayer and all aspects of Christianity out of the public schools, government buildings and property."

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'Duck Dynasty' Stars Jase and Missy on Abstinence Before Marriage

'Duck Dynasty' Stars Jase and Missy on Abstinence Before Marriage: "Jase and Missy Robertson from A&E's popular reality TV show "Duck Dynasty" said in a recent interview that they chose to remain abstinent until marriage as per God's desire, and also spoke about their family values and faith in God."

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New 'Duck Dynasty' Stars Alan, Lisa Robertson on His Wild Past, Ministry and Joining the Show

New 'Duck Dynasty' Stars Alan, Lisa Robertson on His Wild Past, Ministry and Joining the Show: "Alan Robertson, the newest cast member of the hit A&E show "Duck Dynasty," made his debut on the network last week during the season 4 premiere after leaving his pastoral ministry to join his family's duck call business."

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Greg Laurie Preaches on Life Beyond the Grave to More Than 28,000 at SoCal Harvest

Greg Laurie Preaches on Life Beyond the Grave to More Than 28,000 at SoCal Harvest: "ANAHEIM, Calif. – More than 28,000 people came out on a warm summer evening to hear evangelist Greg Laurie give the message of the gospel on the first of three nights of the SoCal Harvest event at Angel Stadium Friday. However, the Southern California pastor warned at the beginning that the subject he was about to preach on was not a comfortable one – death."

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“Christians Must Compromise Faith To Accommodate Others” Says NM Supreme Court | Godfather Politics

“Christians Must Compromise Faith To Accommodate Others” Says NM Supreme Court | Godfather Politics: "In 2006 a pair of lesbians wanted Elane Photography to do the photos of their commitment ceremony.  At the time, same-sex marriage and civil unions were not legally recognized.  The owners of Elane Photography, "

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▶ Unearthed Ancient Wall Supports Bible #617 - YouTube

▶ Unearthed Ancient Wall Supports Bible #617 - YouTube: ""

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Gays, Muslims & Illegals Granted Asylum But Christian Family Denied | Godfather Politics

Gays, Muslims & Illegals Granted Asylum But Christian Family Denied | Godfather Politics: "In 1938, German dictator Adolf Hitler created a law that made it illegal to homeschool.  Seventy years later, that law was still on the German books and homeschooling was illegal.  Like America’s public schools, Germany’s schools are very liberal anti-God establishments."

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Report: Iranian Man Jailed for Christianity - Middle East - News - Israel National News

Report: Iranian Man Jailed for Christianity - Middle East - News - Israel National News: "An Iranian convert from Islam to Christianity has been sentenced to a decade in prison for proselytizing, the Christian news network Agenzia Fides reports.

The man, Mohammed-Hadi “Mostafa” Bordbar, was officially charged with “crimes against state security.”"

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Pocket : Pennsylvania Christian James MacPherson Charged With ‘Disorderly Conduct’ After Preaching Gospel Near Noisy Bar

Pocket : Pennsylvania Christian James MacPherson Charged With ‘Disorderly Conduct’ After Preaching Gospel Near Noisy Bar: "BRYN MAWR, Penn. - A Christian street preacher who was cited for disorderly conduct this past spring for preaching to patrons of a Pennsylvania bar district has been vindicated of the charge."

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Pocket : Mother of Pastor in India Beaten Told She Must Convert to Hinduism or Be Killed

Pocket : Mother of Pastor in India Beaten Told She Must Convert to Hinduism or Be Killed: "The mother of a Pentecostal pastor in Jaipur, India, was told by four Hindu radicals she must convert to Hinduism or be killed while she was beaten and seriously injured by the group in search of her son and his wife, according to a local news report."

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Pocket : Duck Dynasty Star’s Passionate Anti-Abortion Speech Goes Viral: ‘What in the World Happened to Us?’

Pocket : Duck Dynasty Star’s Passionate Anti-Abortion Speech Goes Viral: ‘What in the World Happened to Us?’: "Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson is apparently fiercely anti-abortion. In fact, he believes the United State’s acceptance of the practice is proof that the country has strayed far from her founding principles."

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Missing Link.

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Missing Link.: "What you want is a missing link? Am I correct? Now please answer me something... let’s say I give you an example of species between fishes and reptilians, such as the Ichthyostega, will you ask me to give you another example in between ichthyostega and modern reptilians? And if I give you that, won’t you ask me for another missing link, in other words, how much evidence do you need so your mind can see that evolution consists on assumptions supported by facts?” Ian Duarte"

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: JW + Atheist (by The Primates)

On The Box: Words of Comfort: JW + Atheist (by The Primates):

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Pocket : Muslim Brotherhood wages war on Christians

Pocket : Muslim Brotherhood wages war on Christians: "As violence envelops Egypt, Christians are paying a heavy price with scores of their most sacred buildings and monuments being systematically destroyed by members of the Muslim Brotherhood in what one Coptic leader called an attempt at ethnic cleansing."

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Bishop Tobin’s Long-Overdue Abandonment of the Un-Christian Democrat Party - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

Bishop Tobin’s Long-Overdue Abandonment of the Un-Christian Democrat Party - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin of Rhode Island has recently made headlines by revealing that he has ended his 40-year affiliation with the Democrat Party, registering as a Republican this January."

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What the Bible Says About Homosexuality - Victoria Jackson

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality - Victoria Jackson: "Let’s be honest. If you believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, you agree with this video teaching on the topic. If you think the Bible is a bunch of nice stories, myths, or lies, you will think this sermon is “hate speech.” The topic of homosexuality is all over the media, distracting us from our nation’s impending economic crash; the rash of scandals and corruption in our government; the proliferation of policies that are taking our freedoms away and pushing us into a socialistic/communistic state – more takers than makers, government over-regulation, Obamacare, etc.; and the creeping Islamization that is affecting our Freedom of Speech, our media, our military, our travel, our courts and our law."

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Duck Dynasty Stars Use Their Fame to Oppose Abortion, Promote Adoption, Abstinence | LifeNews.com

Duck Dynasty Stars Use Their Fame to Oppose Abortion, Promote Adoption, Abstinence | LifeNews.com: "Washington, DC (LiveActionNews) — Duck Dynasty, A&E’s hit reality show made rating history when their fourth season premiere was the most watched non-fiction series telecast in cable history. The show focuses on the lives of the Robertsons who run a family operated business called Duck Commander which makes products for duck hunters. These bearded men have won a place in the hearts of American viewers with 11.8 million people showing their affection by tuning in for the premiere."

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Agnostic & Atheist.

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Agnostic & Atheist.: "“I'm pretty sure Ray has clarified before that he’s fine with the definition of atheist 'does not believe in gods', he doesn't cling to 'believes no gods exist' as the only valid definition for atheist. So he was being dishonest when he said Carl Sagan isn't an atheist because he's an agnostic. Carl Sagan didn't believe in gods, it's fine to call him a famous atheist. (But I like Ray Comfort's manners and humor; he was very friendly when he called “The Atheist Experience.”) H. Luke"

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Pocket : Liberals Want to ‘Rehabilitate’ Christians

Pocket : Liberals Want to ‘Rehabilitate’ Christians: "The homofascist rainbow-shirts are at it again. They’ve unsheathed, once more, their anti-Christian long knives.

Back in April, I wrote “Religious freedom and ‘gay marriage’ cannot coexist”: “‘Gay pride’ necessitates anti-Christian hate. It must. ‘Gay marriage’ and other ‘sexual orientation’-based laws do violence to freedom and truth. They are the hammer with which the postmodern left intends to bludgeon bloody religious liberty and the Judeo-Christian sexual ethic.”"

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▶ God At Work -- Johnny - YouTube

▶ God At Work -- Johnny - YouTube: ""

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Pocket : Anything Wrong to Read Bible at DMV? Pastor and Elder Were Found 'Not Guilty' [VIDEO]

Pocket : Anything Wrong to Read Bible at DMV? Pastor and Elder Were Found 'Not Guilty' [VIDEO]: "Murrieta, CA. On Tuesday, August 13, Superior Court Judge Timothy Freer found two men "not guilty" after they were charged and tried for reading the Bible aloud in front of a line of people waiting to enter the DMV in Hemet, California.One of them is a Pastor Bret Coronado of Reconciled Christian Fellowship in Hemet, California and the other is an elder of the church."

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Pocket : Why We Call God 'Father'

Pocket : Why We Call God 'Father': "For at least the past 40 years, traditional language for God has come under fire. While formal feminist theologians disagree about what language to use instead, they are unanimous that masculine words for God, especially Father, must be expunged from our theological vocabulary. For the church to be inclusive, they argue, it must replace man-centered language with language that accounts for both male and female. Furthermore, since our human words cannot adequately portray God's fullness, no single characterization will suffice. God could be addressed as father and/or mother in order to bring out his multifaceted nature."

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Pocket : What the 'Six Types of Atheists' Mean for Christian Outreach

Pocket : What the 'Six Types of Atheists' Mean for Christian Outreach: "As Christians we know what it feels like to be stereotyped. Despite our commonalities, we recognize the great diversity among our faith, so we should be sympathetic to the recent efforts by researchers to document various types of religious non-belief."

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Pocket : Does Where We Worship Matter?

Pocket : Does Where We Worship Matter?: "I was raised in a tiny country church on liturgy and hymns. White, steeple, pews, potluck dinners—my church had the stereotype covered. I loved it. Though I was excited to explore other churches when I went off to college in the city, I found myself in auditorium-style sanctuaries with rows of cushy seats and screens flashing lyrics over pictures of running creeks or ambiguous twisting rainbows. When we sang, the worship band brashly added choruses or enhanced the hymn-turned-pop hit with appropriately choreographed lighting. The windows were clear glass, not stained."

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Tantrum.

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Tantrum.: "“VIEWER WARNING: This video may cause severe head pain, irritation, nightmares, brain damage, the need to drink in order to suppress hating people with a mustache, a weird violent reaction towards bananas, the weird need to start punching creationists in the face and burn them to the stake.”"

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Pocket : The Frightening—But Biblical—Moral Logic of 'Breaking Bad'

Pocket : The Frightening—But Biblical—Moral Logic of 'Breaking Bad': "You might not expect an Emmy-nominated tastemaker to tell The New York Times, "I want to believe there's a heaven. But I can't not believe there's a hell." Yet that's exactly how Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, summed up his personal philosophy in 2011. The quote should not surprise anyone familiar with the show, which makes its final, infernal push Sunday night."

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What is the Lutheran Church, and what do Lutherans believe?

What is the Lutheran Church, and what do Lutherans believe?: "Answer: The Lutheran Church is actually many different bodies, all of which base their teachings and practice to some degree on the work of Martin Luther. There is such a wide variance in their particular beliefs that it would be difficult to address them all, but this article will attempt to outline those most commonly held."

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?: "Answer: Jesus told the Parable of the Fig Tree—Luke 13:6-9—immediately after reminding His listeners of a tower over the pool of Siloam (John 9:7) which unexpectedly fell and killed eighteen people. The moral of that story is found in Luke 13:3: “Unless you repent, you will likewise perish.” To reiterate this moral, Jesus tells the story of the fig tree, the vineyard owner, and the gardener who took care of the vineyard."

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Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?

Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?: "Answer: The story of Jesus casting the legion of demons into a herd of pigs is found in Matthew 8:30-37; Mark 5:1-20; and Luke 8:27-38. Only Matthew mentions the more prominent of the two demoniacs involved. Demoniacs were persons whose minds came under the control of an evil spirit or spirits. That such phenomena were especially prominent during the days of Christ’s earthly ministry is consistent with Satan’s efforts to counteract God’s program. It also allows us to witness the spiritual warfare in which our Savior was constantly engaged. Demons knew exactly who Jesus was—"Son of God"—and were aware of their ultimate doom (Matthew 8:28-29). "

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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?: "Answer: The question of whether there are more people in heaven or hell is answered by Jesus Himself in one succinct passage: “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14)."

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Murder the Chaplain! Anti-Christian Hate Group Right Wing Watch Followers Issue Death Threats Against 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt - Crossmap Christian News | World

Murder the Chaplain! Anti-Christian Hate Group Right Wing Watch Followers Issue Death Threats Against 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt - Crossmap Christian News | World: "Six followers of the anti-Christian hate group Right Wing Watch (RWW) have published death threats against a former Navy Chaplain because he spoke out against abortion"

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Iowa Couple Threatened after Refusing Gay Nuptials - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Iowa Couple Threatened after Refusing Gay Nuptials - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: "A Christian couple in Iowa has been receiving vicious threats for refusing to rent their business facility for a same-sex marriage. TheBlaze reports they're concerned their business could shut down."

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‘No Atheists in Foxholes’ Article Restored to Air Force Website Following Removal Over Complaint | Christian News Network

‘No Atheists in Foxholes’ Article Restored to Air Force Website Following Removal Over Complaint | Christian News Network: "ANCHORAGE – After being removed for a time from the base website due to a complaint, an article about the adage ‘There are no atheists in foxholes,’ written by an Air Force chaplain from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, has been restored."

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White House Responds to Petition for Asylum for Christian Homeschooling Family: No Comment | Christian News Network

White House Responds to Petition for Asylum for Christian Homeschooling Family: No Comment | Christian News Network: "WASHINGTON — The White House responded to a petition on Monday that called for the granting of asylum to a Christian family who fled their homeland of Germany to homeschool their children, choosing not to comment on the matter."

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California Considers Punishing Youth Groups Against Homosexuality as ‘Bathroom Bill’ Becomes Law | Christian News Network

California Considers Punishing Youth Groups Against Homosexuality as ‘Bathroom Bill’ Becomes Law | Christian News Network: "SACRAMENTO – On the same day that the governor of California signed a bill into law mandating that boys who identify as girls be allowed to use girls’ bathrooms and vice versa, a California committee approved legislation which would cause any non-profit organizations that do not embrace homosexuals to lose tax-exempt status."

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Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive

Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive: "One of the most important things you can do, as a Christian in your walk to follow Jesus Christ is to practice forgiveness for everyone who has harmed you. Forgiveness is not easy; it’s one of the most difficult things you must do because it’s against human nature."

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▶ Evolution Vs. God - YouTube

▶ Evolution Vs. God - YouTube: ""

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Deceitful Movie Reviewed

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Deceitful Movie Reviewed:

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Pocket : VIDEO: Move over golden calf, children have started praying to Obama

Pocket : VIDEO: Move over golden calf, children have started praying to Obama: "If you thought that Barack Obama was just a mortal man elected to a temporary position in office, you thought wrong. According to this video, he’s much, much, more than that. He is a divine instrument, replete with God-given “special powers.”"

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Pocket : American Atheists, Inc., Challenges Filmmaker to Release Unedited Interviews

Pocket : American Atheists, Inc., Challenges Filmmaker to Release Unedited Interviews: "American Atheists, Inc., today tweeted to its 31,000 followers for producer Ray Comfort to release unedited footage of interviews he conducted with four evolutionary scientists for his new film.
In the film, "Evolution vs. God," the scientists are unable to offer any observable scientific evidence for Darwinian evolution. The tweet said, "Ray, we challenge you to post the unedited interviews of the scientists -- We'll help promote them if you do." They're not the only ones who want to see the raw footage, according to the producer. These are just some of the many demands from atheists to see what didn't make it into the movie:"

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Pocket : Austin YMCA Kicks Christian Kids Out for Pro-Life Stance

Pocket : Austin YMCA Kicks Christian Kids Out for Pro-Life Stance: "Students for Life of America (SFLA) was left out in the cold after the local YMCA was bullied by pro-abortion activists to evict SFLA students from their facilities. SFLA had worked out an arrangement with the associate branch director of the Town Lake branch of the Austin YMCA to use their showers for the week of the ‘Students #Stand4Life Bus Tour."

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Famous Story

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Famous Story: "And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.” But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?"

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Definition of Atheism

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Definition of Atheism: "Atheist Bridgette P. "Could you please define atheism for me? I mean, in your own words.""

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Googling Comfort

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Googling Comfort: "Atheist, Gary Stanley Jr. had a bright idea. He used Google as a judge and jury of my character, and the speedy results were interesting. He said to use the search words "Ray Comfort Dishonest.""

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Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution

Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution: "Charles C. Hayne has written “Dispelling the myth of a ‘Christian nation’” for the Washington Post. The article begins:

“Culture warriors, pseudo historians and opportunistic politicians have spent the last several decades peddling the myth that America was founded as a ‘Christian nation.’

“The propaganda appears to be working."

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Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution

Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution: "Charles C. Hayne has written “Dispelling the myth of a ‘Christian nation’” for the Washington Post. The article begins:

“Culture warriors, pseudo historians and opportunistic politicians have spent the last several decades peddling the myth that America was founded as a ‘Christian nation.’

“The propaganda appears to be working."

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Pocket : ‘Faith-Based Hate’ Charge Has Become the New Racism

Pocket : ‘Faith-Based Hate’ Charge Has Become the New Racism: "Some atheists took offense recently to a military chaplain’s quoting of the old saying, popularized by Dwight Eisenhower, “In battle, they learned the great truth that there are no atheists in foxholes.”[1]"

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