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Posted by Chad on January 06, 2018

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Design, Darwin, discoveries, and discrimination

He Just Died of Cancer at 36. Here’s Why He Fought Assisted Suicide

Israeli archaeologists find 2700 year old artifact that backs biblical record

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Commemorates Another Meaningless Circuit Around Sun (Satire)

Intelligent Design and the Evolution Debate in 2017 — The Year at a Glance

University Student Argues in Favor of Killing Newborn Babies

Science Confirms: Moderate Religion Declining While 'Intense Religion' Thrives

New Book: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcey

Atheist Philosopher Says Religious People Have Actual Brain Damage

Planned Parenthood Abortion Services Remain Steady While Contraception & Prenatal Care Drops

Eminem Song 'River' Apologizes To Aborted Child

Courage and Godspeed,
Chad

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