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Google news – atheism

• Take the bull by its horns - N.C. State University Technician Online
  Take the bull by its hornsN.C. State University Technician OnlineNietzsche did not actually believe that God was dead; he was an atheist. What he meant by the controversial statement was that the search for God was dead. ... […]
• What does an atheist firing squad look like? - ScienceBlogs (blog)
  What does an atheist firing squad look like?ScienceBlogs (blog)The conversations that make up the threads on Blastula are often about atheism, and tend to be down on religion. Over time, Blastual actually becomes one of ... […]
• Extreme views - Scotsman (subscription)
  Extreme viewsScotsman (subscription)As an atheist and secularist, and thus a permanent target for Pope Benedict's own brand of virulent sectarianism, I want to assure his acolytes (Letters, ... […]
• New award recognises schools teaching both religious and non-religious belief - The Guardian
  The GuardianNew award recognises schools teaching both religious and non-religious beliefThe GuardianWhile the price to pay for existential debate is a migraine, the efforts of Crown Hills to introduce atheism and humanism into the classroom has nonetheless ... […]
• Dull Castle built on cliched foundation - Herald.ie
  Dull Castle built on cliched foundationHerald.ieWiddecombe was responding to claims by Fry, an atheist, that the Ten Commandments are largely "silly" and have saddled society with constricting and ...The Bible: A History: A Skewed Look At The Good BookOntheBox (blog)The Weekend's Television: The Bible: A History, Sun, Channel 4Seven Ages of .. […]

Reuters – Faithworld

• U.S. missionary in Haiti says trusts God to free her February 8, 2010
  A Haitian judge made no decision at a hearing on Monday whether to free or prosecute 10 U.S. missionaries accused of kidnapping children, and their leader said she trusted in God they would be cleared and released. […]
  Reuters Staff
• Being religious may not make you healthier after all February 8, 2010
  A number of studies over the past two decades have shown that religious people tend to be healthier. But a new study suggests that when it comes to heart disease and clogged arteries, attending religious services or having spiritual experiences may not protect against heart attacks and strokes. […]
  Reuters Staff

sciam – Mind Matters

• Can a Brain Scan Predict a Broken Promise? February 2, 2010
   Last time you told someone “I’ll call you,” did you mean it? [More] […]
• An Almanac of Internet Emotion January 26, 2010
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Science Blogs – Mind

• Clean smells promote generosity and fair play; dark rooms and sunglasses promote deceit and selfishness [Not Exactly Rocket Science] February 8, 2010
• New and Exciting in PLoS ONE [A Blog Around The Clock] February 8, 2010
• Why the bad guys are always bad shots.... [Greg Laden's Blog] February 5, 2010
• Borges Was A Neuroscientist [The Frontal Cortex] February 5, 2010

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Science Blogs – Nature

• How I Know the Universe is Screwing With Me... [On Becoming a Domestic and Laboratory Goddess] February 9, 2010
• Racehorse Research Identifies Speed Gene [Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)] February 8, 2010
• Book Review: The Rise of Horses [Laelaps] February 8, 2010

Deep thoughts

• Spring is here February 7, 2010

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