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Thursday, October 2, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Maher vs. the "talking snake"

The HBO host and comedian talks about "Religulous," his onslaught against the religious idiocy that threatens to deliver America to Sarah Palin and her fellow "space god" worshipers.

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  • Friday, October 3, 2008 01:46 PM

    Smurf Surfing

    The answer will come from the conflict between the two sides. Dialectics 1001.

    At any rate, when religion is not embraced by the elites in every country, who use it to prop up their rule, or use it to oppress others, I'll be good with religion. You can believe what you want. But not tax free. Not on the money. Not in the schools. Not in the Army. Not in court. Not in foreign policy. Not in science. Or we'll fight you. Period.

    It is about time we had ONE movie attacking religion, after years of religious crap on TV and in film. This is Bill's answer to "Passion of the (Bloody) Christ." One movie and the religious are dismissive. Please.

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