Religious Concepts

Gay Aggie Group Fighting Bill That Would Let Students "Opt Out" Of Funding Them

Those brave, lonesome souls who make up the GLBT Aggies have got another crisis on their hands. A bill introduced into the student senate would allow Aggies to "opt out" of having their student fees going to support the gay-rights group. Supporters of the bill say it's based on religious freedom: ... More >>

Zack Kopplin, The 19-Year-Old Face of the Anti-Creationist Movement

Having fought his battles in Louisiana, the Rice University student is now ready for Texas and any move to put faux science in the public schools here.

Rice Student's National Efforts Earn Scathing Rebuttal From Head of Creationist Museum

It's easy to see that Zack Kopplin, a 19-year-old student at Rice University, has fast become one of the leading faces of the anti-creationist movement. He's appeared on numerous national interviews, sharing his opposition to publicly funding creationist academies. He has latched onto outspoken evol ... More >>

Don McLeroy, Chief Creationist, On Your Television and in Your Textbooks

Don McLeroy hasn't changed. The man - the creationist - is as personable and principled as he was during the taping of The Revisionaries, a truncated version of which will appear on Houston PBS this evening at 10 p.m. He's 66 years old. He's still assured of Genesis's inerrancy. He's not going to sh ... More >>

T for Textbooks

A new doc explores the Texas Board of Education's fight against science, history.

Get Your Vote On: Where to Vote in Today's Primary

That's right, kids, don't check your calendars, it's time to vote. Normally, this type of thing in Texas happens a bit sooner, but thanks to a crazy redistricting battle, it got pushed back to today. As per usual, nice weather will contribute to a healthy turnout, even if the GOP nominee for preside ... More >>

Gov. Rick Perry May Have Used Taxpayer Dollars To Promote "The Response", Says ACLU

Photo by Mandy OaklanderReverend Barry Lynn and Terri Burke are protesting The Response​Diversity-minded, Constitution-abiding folks are pissed at tomorrow's one-day Jesus camp called "The Response." Governor Rick Perry, of course, is the belle of the ball. It's a little complicated since he' ... More >>

Rick Perry's Prayerapalooza: Protests Start To Simmer

But SpongeBob is evil, my son​Rick Perry's courageously craven call for the nation's 50 governors to come to Houston to pray isn't exactly being met with unanimous hosannas. There's already a Facebook page up organizing protests of the August 6 event at Reliant Stadium, and other groups have ... More >>

Intelligent Design Tries Again In Texas, Group Says

Evolution in the cross-hairs​Texas might be getting ready to fill its science textbooks with anti-evolution material, critics are warning. The State Board of Education may soon take another step in its effort to adopt material that pushes Intelligent Design, they say. "Two years ago State Bo ... More >>

State Rep Introduces Antidiscrimination Legislation for Intelligent Design Proponents

The glowing state rep Bill Zedler​A Dallas-area state representative has introduced legislation aimed at preventing anyone from discriminating against those who want to research intelligent design in Texas. Rep. Bill Zedler of Arlington sponsored House Bill HB2454 because he believes that coll ... More >>

The Dead Revolt: Ask A Simple Question...

​Sooooooo... The Dead Revolt. They're loud, crash-bangy indie-rockers who tend to do very well here in the city. However, we are not here to tell you how awesome they are. We are here to talk about why someone would call their band The Dead Revolt. Most of us are revolted by the dead. Especia ... More >>

Institution for Creation Research: Texas School Concedes Defeat In Court Battle

Thou shalt not appeal​Earlier this summer the Institute for Creation Research got uttlerly slammed by a federal judge as they tried to force Texas officials to certify their graduate school.There is always an appeals process in such matters, of course, but it appears the ICR has given up the fight ... More >>

Domy Movie Nights: The Bible Tells Me So

News flash: God doesn't hate gays and lesbians

Last Call For Art: Discounts, Evolutions And A Slut

Photo courtesy Masquerade TheatrePay-what-you-can ticket prices to theater productions have become pretty common, but those are for single performances. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's Pick-Your-Price membership is good for a whole year! On Saturday, you can buy an MFAH membership, up to the fami ... More >>

Evolution Vs. Science, The Deathmatch: Part 3 (Updated)

We're semi-liveblogging the Scopes Monkey Trial of the 21st Century -- today's meeting of the State Board of Education, which is discussing science standards. Here's the first report, the second and here's the third:And out come the Californians! Dr. Eugenie C. Scott, executive director of the Natio ... More >>

The Evolution Vs. God Debate Is Being Renewed In Texas

Just in case you were worried that Texas hadn't made an embarrassing spectacle of itself lately, you need fret no more.Once again the State Board of Education is coming to your rescue.The SBOE is holding a public hearing January 21 on science standards, and the people at the Discovery Institute, who ... More >>

A Mainstream Mormon's Test of Faith

Seven months have passed since the polygamist raid in Eldorado, but the effects linger

Memorable Onion Rings at Cheddar’s

Jeremy Enigk

You Can Ignore Evolutionary Theory In Texas

The Bacchae

Offending deities may be hazardous to your health

Court of Appeals Rules State Had No Right to Seize FLDS Kids

Authorities Raid Polygamist Compound in West Texas

Jay Reatard

Terry Allen

Mail Call

Monkey Business

Chris Porter

This Last Comic Standing star recalls the late, great Bill Hicks

The Team Definitely Needs Some Kind of a Savior

Creationism and the Dumbing Down of Texas

Get Lit: The Secret Servant, by Daniel Silva

American Homefront

Houston playwright holds everyone prisoner to the truth

Pacific in the Gulf

Big Love, Texas-Style

Polygamists live in a compound on our state's dry western plains

Icky, Icky, Icky

Nicole Kidman falls in love with a ten-year-old boy -- sorry, her dead husband

Fight the Right

Church ladies save a gay songwriter in The Stops

Born-Again Bruschetta

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Adzom Paylo Rinpoche

7 p.m. Sunday, January 5

CAH? AHA!

Plus: No Foolin', HGO Curtain Call, Shooting Gallery

The Silent Treatment

Woman needs only a few words to condemn an entire culture

Letters

Adoption Option, Hot Spell, No Opinion

In God's Country

William Dembski thought Baylor University would be the perfect place to investigate a scientific alternative to Darwinism. Little did he realize he would be crucified for his cause.

Trying to Make Amens

If only there were school prayer. If only it were that simple.

Almighty Municipality

With League City controlled by the Christian right, citizens can rezone - and repent

Pulp Friction

Can the creator of Conan the Barbarian fall in love?