Tag Archives: Law and the bible

Stapling the god problem in Louisiana

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Naomi

It ain’t called the Bible Belt for nuthin’. From Lowering the Bar (and Jerry Coyne also picked up on this story in Why Evolution Is True): Legislature Debates Which Holy Bible Should Be Its Official State Book – Lowering the … Continue reading →

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Global War Against…well everyone:”Alabama outlaws sex toys”

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Naomi

Alabama. I’ve been there. There are a couple of terrific reasons for visiting Alabama — civil rights museums, for instance —but I’m here now. And I am glad. Jerry Coyne has given notice that Alabama has outlawed sex toys. Or … Continue reading →

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The god problem: the “Salvation Army”

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Naomi

I never give money to any organization allied to any religion. Any religion. Never. I was, therefore, pleased to see this news, by Sharon Otterman of the New York Times, about the settlement of a lawsuit against the Salvation Army. … Continue reading →

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