Guest Voices: santa


Posted at 05:18 PM ET, 12/28/2012

‘Rise of the Guardians’ fantasy-adventure film: A secularist tale
By Angelo Stagnaro
Movie addresses important issues such as hope and fear, altruism and narcissism, says author.

By Angelo Stagnaro  |  05:18 PM ET, 12/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 12/13/2012

A morning telephone call from Santa
By Valerie Elverton Dixon
Author encourages support for Toys for Tots to help children affected by Hurricane Sandy.

By Valerie Elverton Dixon  |  04:39 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Michelangelo, religious tolerance and the 500th anniversary of the Sistine Chapel ceiling
By Benjamin Blech
Rabbi says frescoes offer a barely concealed message of respect for the righteous of all faiths.

By Benjamin Blech  |  06:05 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:23 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Former minister: ‘We atheists love this time of year like everyone else’
By Dan Barker
In the American public square, there is room at the inn for all of us, says an atheist activist.

By Dan Barker  |  02:23 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 11/27/2012

In Christmas wars, it’s all or nothing
By Charles C. Haynes
Atheists are employing a new strategy to challenge the presence of religion in the public square.

By Charles C. Haynes  |  06:44 PM ET, 11/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 03/05/2012

Keep Santa, Easter Bunny in their place?
By Linda K. Wertheimer
Do the jolly old elf and his furry friend really belong in public schools?

By Linda K. Wertheimer  |  10:15 AM ET, 03/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  easter, easter bunny, santa, christmas