THE FOCUS     

Section 1 of  4                             May 12, 2006                 Volume 2, Issue 19

                  

Published by the Center For Atheism (CFA)

Editor: Suzy Lanza

Email: THEFOCUSATCFA@AOL.COM

   

The Focus will provide links to articles collected

from major newspapers and magazines, and will be emailed weekly. 

 

The Focus has four sections.

Section #1:  News Articles

Section #2:  CFA Programs

Section #3:  Special Notices

Section #4:  Legislation Alerts       

Please email any comments and suggestions to THEFOCUS@CENTERFORATHEISM.ORG

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See Section #1: News Articles
See Section #2: Center for Atheism Programs
 
See Section #3: Special Notices
CENTER FOR ATHEISM (CFA) SEARCHING FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. BASED LOBBYIST

 

See Section #4: Legislation Alerts

LEGISLATION DESCRIPTION, FIND YOUR ELECTED OFFICIAL, LETTER TEMPLATE, 
           COMPOSE LETTER, SEND LETTER.
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Section 1 of  4

                                                  NEWS ARTICLES

 

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ATHEISM
 
 
... Editor's note: Pastor Bob Coy's April 29 column, which said atheism is illogical, drew responses from readers as distant as Wisconsin and California. ====================================================
BOOKS / FILMS / THEATRE / TV
 
Online edition available for $5.
 
... It reaffirms the status of the United States as "a Christian nation," regrets the myth of the separation of church and state," calls for abstinence instead of ...
 
In the post-religious world of Philip Roth's fiction, humans do not have immortal souls. Death and desire is all we are.
 
Darwinian Conservatism by Larry Arnhart 
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EVOLUTION / CREATIONISM / INTELLIGENT DESIGN
 
Evolution's Bottom Line - NYT
We need to allow everyone to participate and increase the chance of finding the innovations to improve society and compete globally.
 
Scientists' discovery of new species of fish gives evolution clues - CHINAVIEW
... A Chinese research team has discovered four fossils of a new species of fish dating back 400 million years which may provide clues to the evolution of fish. ...
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HUMOR
 
For one group of expectant mothers, their due date holds an extra dimension of dread.
The prospect of giving birth on June 6, 6/6/06, ...
 
 
Need A New Car, More Money? Try The Prayer Rug; Church Asks For Money For Them To Pray For You
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SCIENCE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monkeys draw novel conclusions, researchers say.
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SEPARATION OF CHURCH / STATE
 
After a 17-year legal battle between the city and a self-described atheist, a judge has ordered San Diego officials to remove a giant cross from a hilltop park or start paying $5,000 a day in fines.
 
 
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MISC.
 
American Humanist Association National Conference
May 11-14, 2006 - Tampa, Florida
 
JUNE 24-25, 2006
 
Iranian Letter: Using Religion to Lecture Bush - NYT
Iran's president wrote to President Bush that the invasion of Iraq could not be reconciled with Christian values.

More on 666 discussion
 
The difference between faith and a political agenda - Andrew Sullivan
Leaders of many denominations agree that the novel the movie is based on attacks the pillars of Christianity, but some are planning a boycott while others see a "teaching moment."
 
 
WorldNetDaily: Pledge atheist' set to challenge 'In God We Trust'
Pledge atheist' set to challenge 'In God We Trust' Michael Newdow in court to argue elimination of national motto.
 
The fight to make faith matter in the 21st century.
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Section 1 of  4

Section 2 of  4
CFA PROGRAMS

 

The Center for Atheism (CFA) was established by New York City

Atheists as a separate and independent national organization to

propose, develop and be a catalyst for new national activities

supporting the objectives of atheists, agnostics, humanists,

freethinkers, skeptics, secularists and separation-of-church/state

advocates.

CFA will accept and review suggestions from individuals and

other secular organizations that will foster our goals  

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SECTION 3 OF 4                                                            

SPECIAL NOTICES

 

CENTER FOR ATHEISM (CFA) SEARCHING FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. BASED LOBBYIST

To establish a Washington D.C. based Atheist Lobby and Public Relations center.

The Center for Atheism (CFA) is seeking a full or part-time person,

with significant experience on Capitol Hill as a lobbyist.

The Position will consist of working with government and                     
congressional officials and their staffs, other lobbyists, coalitions,                            

think tanks, academia, the media, etc. to enhance the public image
and promote policies and legislation favorable to Atheism.

See the Center For Atheism (CFA) http://www.centerforatheism.org/ website for

responsibilities and qualifications. 

Contact: centerforatheism@aol.com                                                                                                                   

or Ken Bronstein / 212-535-7425
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SECTION 4 OF 4
LEGISLATION ALERTS

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Legislative Action Center
Alert!  
'To require everyone to pay all elected and appointed officials to engage in public prayer.'

Click Here.
OPPOSE S. 1765 and Stop the Rebuilding of Churches and Vouchers

Click Here.
Stop the Broadband Investment & Consumer Choice Act

Also oppose H.R. 3146 and S. 1349 Click Here.
Stop The Religious Right From Attacking Science Classes

Click Here.
Stop Congress From Passing The Madrassas Readiness Act

Click Here.
S. 520 - A bill to limit the jurisdiction of Federal courts in cases involving god(s)

Stop the Congress from overturning the First Amendment Click Here.
H.R. 1070 Eliminates Jurisdiction of Federal Courts In Cases Involving God.

Stop The Congress From Overturning the First Amendment. Click Here.
'Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer.'

Another School Prayer Amendment Click Here.