THE FOCUS     

Section 1 of  4                             May 19, 2006                 Volume 2, Issue 20

                  

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
The real mystery in Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac. By David Plotz
Slate blogs the Bible. By David Plotz 
 
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

 

Some publications may require that you sign up for membership

to view their article.

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ATHEISM
 
Biola Honors Flew, Puts Intelligent Design in the Hot Seat - Discovery Institute
British philosopher Antony Flew, "once considered the most prominent defender of atheism in the English-speaking world," is scheduled to accept the Phillip E ...
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BOOKS / FILMS / THEATRE / TV
       
Review of The Atheist Comic Book Series - Humanist Network News
The Atheist is a disappointment to atheists.
 
 
Edge: THE "GREAT" TRANSITION by Neil Shubin
 
A 'Da Vinci Code' That Takes Longer to Watch Than Read - NYT
Ron Howard handles the supposedly provocative material in Dan Brown's best-selling book with kid gloves.
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EVOLUTION / CREATIONISM / INTELLIGENT DESIGN
 
Ancient fossils fill gap in early human evolution - Zee News
An international team of scientists have discovered 4.1 million year old fossils in eastern Ethiopia that fill a missing gap in human evolution ...
 
Genetic study reveals surprises in human evolution - Washington Post
Humans' evolutionary split from their closest relatives, chimpanzees, may have been more complicated, taken longer and probably occurred ...
 
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HUMOR
 
FROM: NEW YORKER - MARCH 23, 2005
 
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SCIENCE
 
To understand one of the latest theories in evolution, consider the ''Iron Chef" television show.
 
How our universe will end. By William Saletan - SLATE
Bang, We're Dead How our universe will end, and another will be born.
 
Cooing at babies may be the origin of human language
 
Chimp study: A tale of two species - Monsters and Critics.com
... England, discovered the so-called 'hot spots' are also being found in chimpanzees, which has implications for the understanding of genomic evolution in all ...
 
 
Building the tools that can study the universe's birth.
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SEPARATION OF CHURCH / STATE
 
The RFRA Needs to Be Repealed Now  -Humanist Network News
It's time for free thought organizations to take on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
 
Pat Robertson labels Americans United 'communist'
 
 
Instead of separation of church and state, this year's biggest concern likely will be the weather.
 
AJC Brief Backs NY City in Barring Religious Worship Services at ...
AJC Brief Backs NY City in Barring Religious Worship Services at Public Schools ... to meet regularly in New York City public schools during the 2004-2005 ...
 
Americans United Deplores Senate Committee's Closed-Door Vote For ... - Common Dreams
... Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote for a federal marriage amendment is deplorable, according to Americans United for Separation of Church and State. ...
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MISC.
 
JUNE 24-25, 2006
 
Conservative Christians Warn Republicans Against Inaction - NYT
Influential Christians say they are dissatisfied and may withhold their support in the midterm elections.
 
 
Unlocking the complex code of America's most mysterious religion
 
 
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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

* Click on bill to read its description
* enter your zip code to find your elected officials
* this will bring you to a message page
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* send message
 
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.