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Agnosticism / Atheism January 2004 Archive

By Austin Cline, About.com Guide to Atheism since 1998

Christians: Second-Class Citizens in Muslim Lands

Thursday January 1, 2004
Although the situation for Muslims in Western countries is sometimes difficult, it rarely reaches the point of official discrimination. That is not, however, always the case with Christians living in Read More...

Martians Messing with Beagle 2?

Thursday January 1, 2004
Scientists have been unable to establish communication with the Beagle 2, a European probe sent to Mars to study the planet. Many fear that it might have crashed, but Dr. Read More...

Zambia Cuts Ties with Episcopal Church

Thursday January 1, 2004
In yet another repudiation of the decision of the Episcopal Church to approve the consecration of an openly gay man to the position of bishop, the Anglican Church in Zambia Read More...

Who's in Charge at the Vatican?

Thursday January 1, 2004
Everyone knows that Pope John Paul II is quite ill and having great difficulty - but what is uncertain is to what degree he is still in control of the Read More...

Jewish Settlers Seek Support from Christians

Thursday January 1, 2004
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has decided to start removing some of the illegal Jewish settlements in Palestinian territory. the Jewish settlers believe that they have a right to the Read More...

What is Agnosticism?

Thursday January 1, 2004
So, what is the definition of agnosticism? Some imagine that agnosticism represents an alternative to atheism, but those people have typically bought into the mistaken notion of the single, narrow Read More...

Invention of the Indian Rope Trick

Thursday January 1, 2004
It's likely that just about everyone has heard of the Indian Rope Trick: some length of rope is caused to go high up in the air, despite the lack of Read More...

Jewish Turn to the GOP?

Thursday January 1, 2004
Traditionally in America, Jewish voters have overwhelmingly supported Democratic candidates for public office. The last time a Republican presidential candidate received even a plurality of Jewish votes was in 1920 Read More...

This Date in History: Alternative Medicine

Thursday January 1, 2004
January 01, 1996: The Washington State law took effect that required every health insurance plan in the state to cover services provided by any licensed practitioner - this would include Read More...

Pope Campaigns Against Gay Marriages

Thursday January 1, 2004
It should come as no surprise to anyone that Pope John Paul II is continuing his fight against any growth in the legalization of gay marriage. It seems unlikely that Read More...

Satire: Christianity vs. Islam

Thursday January 1, 2004
People seem to make fun of Christians and Christianity more readily than they do of Muslims and Islam. Is this a sign of anti-Christian or pro-Islam bias? Perhaps - but Read More...

Saudi Women Using Koran to Defend Rights

Thursday January 1, 2004
People in the West might be inclined to think that Muslim women in Saudi Arabia would not really be able to achieve equality and independence unless they are able to Read More...

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