Jan 11 2009
“A non-Christian supporter of CMI’s design arguments argues for the ‘copycat’ origin of Christianity. Yet this charge is so baseless that even informed atheists reject the ‘copycat’ author cited.”
“Was Christianity plagiarized from pagan myths? Refuting the copycat thesis.”, Creation On The Web
Jan 06 2009
“More than half of teens on MySpace discuss or post images on their profiles of sex, drugs and violence, new research shows. But another study finds that reminding kids the info is public may tame the content they publish on the social-networking site. [More]“
“MySpace: All about sex, drugs and violence for teens, study says”, Scientific American
Aug 29 2008
DARWIN City Council meetings would be led in prayer by a rotating roster of religious groups, under a plan being considered by council officers.
Darwin council considers rotating prayer roster | NEWS.com.au.
Aug 20 2008
The Croatian parliament has passed a law forcing shops to close on Sundays in a concession to the Roman Catholic church.
The church has campaigned for years for Sundays to be devoted to family or Mass in Croatia, which is almost 90 percent Roman Catholic. But Croatians have begun spending weekends in shopping malls that have flourished across the country in the past few years and remain open seven days a week.
Jul 29 2008
DRASTIC changes in diet boost a woman's chances of giving birth into her 40s and 50s, according to new claims.
Cutting out alcohol and sugar and eating more organic foods allow women to hit the "snooze button" on their biological clocks, maximising their chances of having a baby, a new book on fertility claims.
Jul 26 2008
THERE are times when being a newspaper columnist is like being in the Tardis in Doctor Who. The Time Lords who created the Tardis only occasionally dip a toe into the muddy waters of real life.
Jul 26 2008
SOME World Youth Day pilgrims during the past week have summed up the impact of the event to me by saying that, at least for the time being, they no longer felt as though they were an embattled minority. Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of like-minded people, the idea that they might be a last, dwindling generation of practising Catholics – as most Australian media tend to portray them – was no longer plausible.
Jul 25 2008
KEVIN Rudd is embarking on a global diplomatic faith offensive which goes far beyond the appointment of former Nationals' deputy prime minister Tim Fischer as Australia's first resident ambassador to the Vatican.
Jul 22 2008
KEVIN Rudd has defied the public service to appoint Tim Fischer as Australia's first resident ambassador to the Vatican.
Kevin Rudd parts the Holy See with Tim Fischer | The Australian.
Jul 22 2008
ITALIAN society has been rocked by photos showing sunbathers relaxing on a beach next to the bodies of two drowned girls.