Tag Archives: First Amendment

The god problem: the dangerous irrationality of religious orthodoxy

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Naomi

I’m working myself into a rant, I warn you. I suppose in part because I haven’t vented about The God Problem in quite a while. There have been plenty of God Problem incidents and I have been paying attention. But … Continue reading →

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Separation of church and state. Literally

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Naomi

Court Cites ‘Marriage of Mishap’ in Tossing Divorce Case Andrew Denney, New York Law Journal July 10, 2015 A century-old New York law that validated a marriage if it was consecrated with a religious ceremony regardless of whether the couple … Continue reading →

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Civil rights, ROTC and turbans

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Naomi

From today’s New York Law Journal: Army Must Allow Sikh Student to Enroll in ROTC, Judge Rules Court: Army failed to prove student’s beard, turban will undermine discipline. June 15, 2015 12:09 PM EDT    The Army cannot block a … Continue reading →

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