Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network Warns Americans Of ‘Demonic’ Halloween Candy : AU’s Lynn Says Religious Broadcaster Should Send ‘Trick Or Treat’ Goodies Over To His House
October 29, 2009
Put aside your fears of swine flu. TV preacher Pat Robertson’s Web site has just issued a bulletin warning Americans of the real threat we face this season: Demons may be lurking in our Halloween candy.
In a column on the Christian Broadcasting Network’s Web site, writer Kimberly Daniels asserts that “demons” sneak into bags of Halloween candy at grocery stores.
“[M]ost of the candy sold during this season has been dedicated and prayed over by witches,” Daniels wrote. “I do not buy candy during the Halloween season. Curses are sent through the tricks and treats of the innocent whether they get it by going door to door or by purchasing it from the local grocery store. The demons cannot tell the difference.”
The Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, urged Robertson and Daniels to lighten up.
Read the full press release at www.au.org
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Kansas City Council Repeals Funeral Picket-Restricting Ordinance
An ordinance restricting picketing at funerals to protect the bereaved from the antics of Fred Phelps and other members of his Westboro Baptist Church (of GodHatesFags.com and GodHatesAmerica.com) was repealed in August.
The repeal cites an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision ruling that restrictions against picketing funerals that are held outside of a private residence violate the First Amendment. However, the 8th Circuit's argument that, "the home is different, and, in our view, unique" offers a possible solution to families wishing to grieve in peace: hold a memorial service at home, or a friend's home.
Meanwhile, a recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (Synder v. Phelps) decision reversed, also on First Amendment grounds, a monetary award against Phelps for picking another funeral.
Read the repeal here: cached version
Read about the Fourth Circuit Court case in the Kansas City Star here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/1467508.html
Read the Fourth Circuit's opinion here (Scroll to last link): http://pacer.ca4.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/opinions.pl
The repeal cites an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision ruling that restrictions against picketing funerals that are held outside of a private residence violate the First Amendment. However, the 8th Circuit's argument that, "the home is different, and, in our view, unique" offers a possible solution to families wishing to grieve in peace: hold a memorial service at home, or a friend's home.
Meanwhile, a recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (Synder v. Phelps) decision reversed, also on First Amendment grounds, a monetary award against Phelps for picking another funeral.
Read the repeal here: cached version
Read about the Fourth Circuit Court case in the Kansas City Star here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/1467508.html
Read the Fourth Circuit's opinion here (Scroll to last link): http://pacer.ca4.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/opinions.pl
Friday, October 16, 2009
Our Nov. Event gets co-sponsor: Kansas Citizens for Science
In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s "On the Origin of Species"
150 Years On, What’s All The Fuss About Evolution, Science Education and Church and State?
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Carlsen Center Rm. 234
Campus Map: http://tr.im/B8tg
Free and open to the public
Speakers:
• Josh Rosenau, “Thoughts From Kansas” blogger (http://scienceblogs.com/tfk), now on staff at the National Center for Science Education (www.ncseweb.org)
“Anti-Evolution Efforts Since the Dover Decision and the Defeat of ‘Intelligent Design’”
• Paul Decelles, Professor of Biology at Johnson County Community College
“Some Myths and Misconceptions About Evolution”
• David Burress, retired KU economics professor and a founding member of Kansas Citizens For Science
“Fighting About Darwin: Who and Why”
Moderator:
Harry McDonald, former Blue Valley biology teacher and President of Kansas Citizens For Science
Co-sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State (www.aukc.org) and Kansas Citizens for Science (www.kcfs.org)
To download this flyer (PDF), go to http://www.aukc.org/Darwin.pdf
150 Years On, What’s All The Fuss About Evolution, Science Education and Church and State?
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Carlsen Center Rm. 234
Campus Map: http://tr.im/B8tg
Free and open to the public
Speakers:
• Josh Rosenau, “Thoughts From Kansas” blogger (http://scienceblogs.com/tfk), now on staff at the National Center for Science Education (www.ncseweb.org)
“Anti-Evolution Efforts Since the Dover Decision and the Defeat of ‘Intelligent Design’”
• Paul Decelles, Professor of Biology at Johnson County Community College
“Some Myths and Misconceptions About Evolution”
• David Burress, retired KU economics professor and a founding member of Kansas Citizens For Science
“Fighting About Darwin: Who and Why”
Moderator:
Harry McDonald, former Blue Valley biology teacher and President of Kansas Citizens For Science
Co-sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State (www.aukc.org) and Kansas Citizens for Science (www.kcfs.org)
To download this flyer (PDF), go to http://www.aukc.org/Darwin.pdf
Thursday, October 1, 2009
150 Years Since "On the Origin of Species": How did a scientific model (evolution) become a church-state issue?
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of Americans United presents:
150 Years Since "On the Origin of Species": How did a scientific model (evolution) become a church-state issue?
In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Americans United for separation of church and state will be presenting a panel discussion on evolution and it's importance to both science education and church-state separation. Afterwards, we will have a question and answer session. This event is open to public. All are welcome!
Date/Time: Friday, November 6, 2009 from 7:00-9:00pm.
Place: Johnson County Community College, Room CC 234 in the Carlsen Center building. Overland Park, KS.
For speakers and other information, please see our full flier, which is in a printer-friendly pdf format.
150 Years Since "On the Origin of Species": How did a scientific model (evolution) become a church-state issue?
In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Americans United for separation of church and state will be presenting a panel discussion on evolution and it's importance to both science education and church-state separation. Afterwards, we will have a question and answer session. This event is open to public. All are welcome!
Date/Time: Friday, November 6, 2009 from 7:00-9:00pm.
Place: Johnson County Community College, Room CC 234 in the Carlsen Center building. Overland Park, KS.
For speakers and other information, please see our full flier, which is in a printer-friendly pdf format.
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