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Freedom under attack- rest of the story

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:51:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Aceslucky and anyone who wanted more info on this case- hopefully this is it.

Clip Source: www.aclj.org

Gina maintains a 3.9 overall GPA and did very well on the first few philosophy class assignments, her grades in the philosophy course dropped significantly after the question of God’s existence and attributes became the focus of class discussion. Gina read the assigned materials and participated in class discussions, presenting traditional philosophical arguments on whether God exists and whether He possesses certain characteristics such as being all-knowing or all-good. However, Gina was unwilling to state that she would reconsider her personal religious beliefs on God’s nature and existence, and her grades suffered as a result.

Gina was posed with the difficult choice of either violating her religious beliefs by publicly declaring, “I am Gina. I am not free because I am determined” or being penalized by failing to receive extra points like her classmates.

Gina chose to adhere to her faith because she could not, in good conscience, make that statement.

may not grade

religious faith

Tags: church, state, law, religion, reedom, christian, god, education

Freedom under attack

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:15:06 GMT

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Clip Source: www.aclj.org

You may read our Demand Letter by clicking here.

Gina D.’s stated unwillingness to reconsider or abandon her personal beliefs in favor of her Introduction to Philosophy Professor’s preferred viewpoints has led to her receiving poor grades on class assignments. She has also been singled out and derided in online discussions.

While a college professor may encourage students to be informed about viewpoints and arguments that differ from their own, it is inappropriate — and unconstitutional — for a public college professor to make passing a required course (and thus graduation) contingent upon a student’s willingness to express agreement with philosophical viewpoints conflicting with her religious beliefs.

It is unconstitutional for a public college professor to make passing a required course contingent upon a student’s willingness to express agreement with philosophical viewpoints that conflict with his or her religious beliefs.

Tags: church, state, college, student, law, religion, god, atheism

Religious Books

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:49:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Not sure how they're doing it, but there are bunch of religious books, all available for pdf download.

The site is clean, but you'll get the Ads when you try to download.

Clip Source: revelation-online.blogspot.com

Agnosticism (1)

Archaeology (3)

Art and Architecture (4)

Bible Study (9)

Bible Translation (4)

Biblical Study (41)

Biography (17)

Buddhism (6)

Calvinism (3)

Catholicism (18)

Christian Living (35)

Christianity (87)

Hinduism (3)

History (105)

Islam (66)

New Testament (19)

Old Testament (9)

Other Religions / Practices (3)

Tags: religion, books, ebooks

What is truth?

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:18:36 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Lesson on absolute truth:
If you say to your bank" I believe there is a million dollars in my bank account.", and the bank tells you that you have nothing ( because you have never deposited a million dollars), You do not have a million dollars, no matter how much you want to tell them that you do. Their truth and your truth are not both true. One is false.

Clip Source: www.whatistruth.org.uk

Truth ...

“...is the opposite of lies.”

“...is to tell the truth.”

“...differs from person to person.”

“...what is truth but what we believe to be truth?”

“I don't believe that there's one truth. There are so many different people, and there are so many different ways you can look at things. I don't see how there could be just one truth.”

If truth is relative, then absolute right and absolute wrong become doubtful and obscure. And if truth is relative, then only subjective and indefinite answers exist for the purpose and meaning of life. So is there any absolute or real truth in this complex and uncertain world?

Clip Source: www.whatistruth.org.uk

The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.
Herbert Agar

What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.
Francis Bacon

You never find yourself until you face the truth.
Pearl Bailey

Not being known doesn't stop the truth from being true.
Richard Bach

Tags: truth, sex, money, logic, science, philosophy, religion

Waterproof Bibles for the troops

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:47:30 GMT

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Clip Source: www.onenewsnow.com

Publishing house, ministries join forces to get weatherproof Bibles to troops

The Outdoor Bible, a waterproof, tear-resistant, and durable copy of God's Holy Word. The publishing company has kicked off a project called "Light of the World 2007," which allows people to send copies of Bibles to troops overseas. The Bibles can be purchased on a special website; and through a partnership with the North American Mission Board and Campus Crusade for Christ, they are then delivered to troops.

His comment was, I love it best because it fits right in my cargo pocket. I can carry it with me anywhere I go, and when I have five or ten minutes in between duties, I've got the Word of God with me that I can pull out and be encouraged by it, and involve my mind in reading," says Bardin.

The website for the project is LightoftheWorldCampaign.com.

Tags: religion, army, marines, troops, war, terrorism

Dr. James Holsinger, Jr does his religion disqualify him for SURGEON GENERAL?

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:09:19 GMT

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clipper's remarks: What does his being "anti-gay" have to do with being the top doctor? He won't be making any laws...

Clip Source: www.onenewsnow.com

An official with the Institute on Religion and Democracy says many critics of President Bush's nominee for surgeon general have no problem with his qualifications. Their main concern, says Mark Tooley, appears to be his faith.

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Recently, the first hearings were held concerning the president's nominee for surgeon general, Dr. James Holsinger, Jr. The Kentucky cardiologist has come under fire by homosexual activist groups who have condemned him because he is president of the Judicial Council in the United Methodist denomination, which is the church's top court. One of those groups, the Human Rights Campaign, has attacked Holsinger for what it calls his "anti-gay beliefs" and for his association with a church that has an ex-"gay" ministry. Both stances, says HRC, would conflict with his responsibilities as surgeon general.

The IRD spokesman says it seems as if critics of Holsinger want to prohibit all traditional Christians from holding public office.

Tags: religion, politics, health, gay, church, state, democracy, republican

Are there really any rights in America?

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:36:07 GMT

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clipper's remarks: If evolution is taught exclusively, and we rid all our public places of religion,and we continue to affirm as a nation, that there is no Creator, will any of us still have rights under the constitution?

Clip Source: www.ushistory.org

IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America

hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Tags: peace, religion, god, creation, evolution, july 4th, government

Atheism and Secular Humanism are RELIGIONS

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:25:05 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The censoring of Christians by atheists or secular humanists IS religious discrimination!

Clip Source: www.afa.net

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that prison officials erred because they “did not treat atheism as a ‘religion.’” “Atheism,” said the court, “is [the inmate’s] religion, and the group that he wanted to start was religious in nature even though it expressly rejects a belief in a supreme being.”

The Supreme Court has said that a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being. In the 1961 case of Torcaso v. Watkins, the Court described “secular humanism” as a religion.

Tags: atheism, atheist, god, gods, religion, humanism, secular, truth, discrimination, law, court, christian, judge

Freedom of religion

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:04:24 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Open your eyes and see the truth- Christians ARE NOT BEING TREATED WITH THE SAME REGUARD AS OTHER RELIGIONS!

Clip Source: us.f309.mail.yahoo.com

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Public official to call for revamped policy on Christmas decorations in New York City

A city councilman from New York City is challenging that city's policy that allows and encourages Muslim, Jewish and secular decorations in public schools during Christmas, but does not permit Christian symbols. Councilman Tony Avella will unveil a resolution this weekend that would change public school policy regarding the display of Christmas decorations.

Tags: rights, freedom, religion, christian, muslim, jewish, god, church, state

Does it matter if those running for office practice what they preach?

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:19:07 GMT

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Clip Source: www.onenewsnow.com

POLL: The 'faith' factor in voting

OneNewsNow.com asked you: When you vote, how critical a factor is a candidate's professed, demonstrated faith? You said:

Read the OneNewsNow.com article that inspired this question here.

We asked you if the "professed, demonstrated faith" of a candidate is a crucial consideration when you are voting. Find out how your fellow OneNewsNow.com readers responded.

Tags: politics, faith, religion, integrity, vote, president

40 objections to becoming a christian

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:18:58 GMT

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Clip Source: www.carm.org

Following are 40 objections to believing Christianity. Each has several potential answers. They are suggestions and ideas that can be used to help you witness.

1. I am not a sinner.
2. What is sin?
3. I am too big a sinner.
4. What is salvation?
5. What do I do to get saved?
6. Is baptism necessary for salvation?
7. I am already good enough.
8. I am doing the best I can and I'm sincere.
9. I am skeptical.
10. I tried Christianity once.
11. I knew some Christians once and they wronged me.
12. I'll take my chances.
13. I am not that bad a person.
14. I am too old or too young.
15. I can't believe in a God who would send people to hell.
16. I will worry about it in the next life.
17. I don't want to give up what I like doing.
18. Christianity is boring
19. I am an atheist. I don't believe in God.
20. I am trying to be a Christian
21. I am already religious.
22. I don't need God.
23. I have things I need to do before I become a Christian.
24. I prefer to remain open minded.
25. I already believe in God.
26. I'll choose God later.
27. There are too many hypocrites in the church.
28. Why are we here? Or, Why did God make us?
29. What about those who have never heard the Gospel?
30. Jesus is only one of many great men of history.
31. Why is there evil and suffering in the world?
32. What makes Jesus so special?
33. Why did Jesus have to die in order for me to go to heaven?
34. What makes you think the Bible is the word of God?
35. The Bible was written to look like Jesus fulfilled prophecy.
36. The Bible is full of contradictions.
37. How do I know which religion is right?
38. Religion is whatever you feel is right.
39. All religions are different paths to the same place.
40. What about dinosaurs and evolution?

Tags: god, bible, jesus, christ, christian, sin, hell, heaven, good, evil, right, wrong, hypocrite, religion, truth

Clipmarks | rvnurse2b's 'religion' clips

Freedom under attack- rest of the story

Freedom under attack

Religious Books

Info

What is truth?

Waterproof Bibles for the troops

Dr. James Holsinger, Jr does his religion disqualify him for SURGEON GENERAL?

Are there really any rights in America?

Atheism and Secular Humanism are RELIGIONS

Freedom of religion

Does it matter if those running for office practice what they preach?

POLL: The 'faith' factor in voting

40 objections to becoming a christian