Katherine Weber

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  Nov 28, 2013

  Ronald Reagan's Son In Atheist Radio Advertisement: 'I'm Not Afraid to Burn in Hell'

  Ron Reagan, an outspoken atheist and the son of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan, has recorded a radio advertisement for a major atheist organization, saying in the commercial that he is "not afraid of burning in hell."

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  Nov 28, 2013

  'Chemical Abortions' by Planned Parenthood to Continue in Indiana After Judge Blocks New Abortion Law

  A Planned Parenthood clinic in Lafayette, Indiana will be able to continue its practice of chemically-induced abortions after a federal judge granted an injunction on a new state law that would have imposed tighter restrictions on the clinic.

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  Nov 28, 2013

  Atheist Drops Golfer's Sponsorship Due to 'Childish' Christian Beliefs and Political Views

  A Virginia-based businessman has withdrawn his sponsorship for a pro golfer due to the athlete's support for conservative television host Glenn Beck and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, as well as his Christian beliefs.

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  Nov 28, 2013

  Atheist Billboards Condemn Praying for Typhoon Victims: 'Disaster Victims Need Real Help'

  A local atheist chapter in New Jersey is bashing the Pope and other religious leaders for suggesting Christians pray for victims of natural disasters. The group has launched a series of digital billboards that read "Disaster victims need prayer [...] real help."

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  Nov 26, 2013

  Family Accused of Stiffing Tip for Gay Waitress Says They've Been Framed

  A family in New Jersey is arguing that a gay waitress' accusation that she was stiffed on a tip and written a message criticizing her gay lifestyle is completely false and fabricated. The family, who has asked to remain anonymous, has gone to a local media station to argue they did in fact leave the waitress a tip, and that they have the credit card statement to prove it.

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  Nov 26, 2013

  Gay Marriage Opponents in Hawaii Get Sent Stockings Full of Coal in Mail

  Hawaii's House lawmakers who voted against the state's bill that recently legalized same-sex marriage have received a stocking full of coal in the mail by an anonymous sender this past week.

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  Nov 26, 2013

  Abortion Advertisements Banned in Russia by President Vladimir Putin

  Russia's president Vladimir Putin signed into law on Monday a ban on abortion advertisements in the country. The ban was signed as part of a set of laws that seek to tighten the country's advertising restrictions regarding contraception and psychiatric medicine.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Pastor Saeed Abedini's Family 'Devastated' Over US Deal With Iran: 'Christmas Without Him Will Be Unbearable'

  The family of Pastor Saeed Abedini said in a recent interview that they are "devastated" that the Obama administration failed to secure Abedini's release during recent negotiation talks with Iran, in which the Middle Eastern country agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for lighter economic sanctions. Abedini is an American pastor who has been imprisoned in Iran over the past year for his Christian faith.

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  Nov 24, 2013

  Archaeologists Find Wine Jugs Older Than Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls at Israeli Site

  Israeli archaeologists are claiming to have unearthed a wine cellar that is older than the bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls at a site in northern Israel.

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  Nov 24, 2013

  Atheist Group Seeks to Recruit Members With Sign 'Relax, Hell Doesn't Exist, Enjoy Your Life'

  Atheists in San Diego, Calif. are trying a new approach to recruiting non-believers by offering food, such as pretzels and cheezits, and putting up large banners that read "Relax: hell does not exist, or heaven either, enjoy your life."