Sunday Morning Live: Is There Room For Religion in the Classroom? - BBC

July 21, 2013 on BBC One

Creating Museum Adding Dragons and Zip Lines to Counter Low Attendance

First nominee for the 2013 Golden Crocoduck - Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

by Potholer54

The Golden Crocoduck is awarded every year for the biggest breach of the ninth commandment in pursuit of the creationist cause. Voting is in September, and the winner is announced on October 28, the feast day of St. Jude Thaddeus, patron saint of lost causes

The Unbelievers (2013) - Official Movie Trailer (Richard Dawkins & Lawrence Krauss)

www.UnbelieversMovie.com

'The Unbelievers' follows renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss across the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason in the modern world - encouraging others to cast off antiquated religious and politically motivated approaches toward important current issues.

The film includes interviews with celebrities and other influential people who support the work of these controversial speakers, including:

Ricky Gervais, Woody Allen, Cameron Diaz, Stephen Hawking, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman, Werner Herzog, Tim Minchin, Eddie Izzard, Ian McEwan, Adam Savage, Ayaan Hirsi-Ali, Penn Jillette, Sam Harris, Dan Dennett, James Randi, Cormac McCarthy, Paul Provenza, James Morrison, Michael Shermer, David Silverman... and more.

Independent Lens | The Revisionaries | Trailer | PBS

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The Revisionaries — Scott Thurman's acclaimed documentary about the controversy over the Texas state board of education's efforts to undermine the scientific and historical integrity of the textbooks used in the state's public schools — is airing on PBS<. The Revisionaries will be aired on Independent Lens, the Emmy-award-winning series on PBS airing a different original documentary film every week, starting on January 28, 2013 — but dates and times vary, so check your local listings!

Coming to Toronto on (WNED) on Feb. 3, 2013 at 11pm and on Feb. 8, 2013 at 4am. (via Larry Moran on Sandwalk)

(via RDnet, NCSE, and Sandwalk)

The Big Questions: Is It Time For All Religions To Accept Evolution? - BBC

January 13, 2013 on BBC One

Nicky Campbell presides over a special debate recorded at the Harris Academy in Peckham, asking just one Big Question: Is it time for all religions to accept evolution as fact?

Amongst those taking part are: Matt Ridley, author of Genome; the geneticist, Professor Steve Jones; Rev Greg Haslam, senior pastor at Westminster Chapel; Dr Steve Lloyd from Biblical Creation Ministries; Inayat Bunglawala, chair of Muslims4UK; Rev Dr Malcolm Brown, director of mission and public affairs of the Church of England; Dr Robert J Asher, a paleontoloist from Cambridge University; the sociologist Professor Linda Woodhead from Lancaster University; Imam Abdullah Hasan from Neeli Mosque and Islamic Centre; Professor Steve Fuller, sociologist, Warwick University; Mohamed Ali Harrath, founder of The Islam Channel; Pastor Marjorie Esomowie, Triumphant Church International; and Adam Deen, executive director of the Deen Institute.

Sunday Morning Live: Should Creationists be allowed to run schools?

July 22, 2012 on BBC One

CNN: 160 Girls Poisoned at Afghan School

May 29, 2012 on CNN:

A hospital in northern Afghanistan admitted 160 schoolgirls Tuesday after they were poisoned, a Takhar province police official said.

Their classrooms might have been sprayed with a toxic material before the girls entered, police spokesman Khalilullah Aseer said. He blamed the Taliban.

The incident, the second in a week's time, was reported at the Aahan Dara Girls School in Taluqan, the provincial capital.
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The Separation of Church and State Makes Rick Santorum Want to Throw Up

See also: Santorum: Obama “A Snob” For Wanting Everyone To Go To College

What's the Place of Faith in Schools? - Lancaster University Faith Debate - Religion & Society

Speakers:

Professor Linda Woodhead [Lancaster University, Director of the Religion and Society Programme] introduced the debate. Preceded by a welcome by Charles Clarke. 8.45

Professor Robert Jackson [Director of the Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit, Warwick University] rooted his argument for improving religious education in human rights. 10.16

Professor James Conroy [University of Glasgow] produced evidence that what is happening to RE in schools is “a disaster for Britain”. 11.00

Professor Richard Dawkins [author of The God Delusion], responding, said education about religion has value, but no child should ever be labelled by the faith of her parents. Introduced by Charles Clarke. 11.29

The Rt Revd John Pritchard [Bishop of Oxford], responding, valued good RE and argued for proper recognition and resources. Introduced by Charles Clarke. 9.54

Questions and comments from the audience, and responses by the panel. 52.09

(via RichardDawkins.net)

Atheists Take Aim At Florida School's Prayer Routine

October 22, 2011 on Fox News

Dawkins's New Children's Book: The Magic of Reality

The Magic of Reality is released in hardback and audio editions on 15th September 2011. It will also be available as a stunning iPad App.

What are things made of?
What is the sun?
Why do bad things happen?

Throughout history people all over the world have invented stories to answer profound questions such as these. Have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu's egg? Or what about the great catfish that carries the world on its back? These fantastical myths are fun -- but what is the real answer to such questions?

The Magic of Reality presents the real story of the world around us, taking us on an enthralling journey through scientific reality, and showing that it has an awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling magic which far exceed those of the ancient myths.

We encounter rainbows, our genetic ancestors, tsunamis, shooting stars, plants, animals, and an intriguing cast of characters in this extraordinary scientific voyage of discovery.

Richard Dawkins and Dave McKean have created a dazzling celebration of our planet that will inspire and amaze readers of all ages, and will entertain and inform for years to come.

Should Creationism Ever Be Taught In Schools?

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March 27, 2011 on BBC One 'The Big Questions'

Just So Darwin - BBC

Why does the giraffe have a long neck?

BBC - Just So Darwin A series of short cartoons for children looking at different animals from an evolutionary perspective.

Why are tortoises different?
Why is Lonesome George lonely?
Why does the puffer fish puff?
Why is the platypus so unusual?
Why is the cactus so popular?

Dispatches - Lessons in Hate and Violence

Aired February 14, 2011 on Channel 4

Dispatches goes undercover to investigate allegations that teachers regularly assault young children in some of the 2,000 Muslim schools in Britain run by Islamic organisations.

The programme also follows up allegations that, behind closed doors, some Muslim secondary schools teach a message of hatred and intolerance.

Ken Ham vs. Rev. Barry Lynn Over Tax Funded Bible Theme Park

January 27, 2011 on CNN:

Is Kentucky giving tax breaks to a for profit religious group a violation of the establishment clause in the constitution? Supporters say the life sized ark theme park is for profit and will bring jobs and tourists to the area. Critics say the park has religious conversion in mind and the state should not be giving the group tax incentives.

Ken Ham, the President of Answers in Genesis, Reverend Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and Jeff Toobin, CNN legal analyst all weigh in on the controversy.

Deborah 13: Servant of God

Aired March 2009 on BBC Three

Documentary about 13-year-old Deborah Drapper, who -- unlike other British teens -- has never heard of Britney Spears or Victoria Beckham. She is being been brought up in a deeply Christian family and her parents are trying to make sure she and her ten brothers and sisters have grown up protected from the sins of the outside world.

Deborah is a bright, confident girl who has big ambitions for her life, and the film spends a summer with her as she ventures out into the world to see what life outside her family could be -- as she starts putting her beliefs forward to a wider audience.

(Thanks to TreVelocita for the re-post)

Fox News: Jesus Slammed in High School Book

December 14, 2010 on Fox News

Fox News: Parents Outraged Over School Book Portraying Jesus as a "Socialist"

December 13, 2010 on Fox News

Science: A Challenge to TV Orthodoxy - Brian Cox

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Aired December 1, 2010 on BBC Two

Professor Brian Cox uses this year's Huw Wheldon Memorial Lecture to address the main challenges in bringing science to television. He tackles the risks in simplifying science for a television audience, the perils of abandoning fact in the name of balance and the importance of making science on television intellectually and emotionally engaging.