Weekly Link Dump

(I haven't forgotten! It's just that FFXIV just came out...)

Religion and skepticism:

Experts schedule conference to say: Galileo Was Wrong

"Draw Mohamed Day" organizer goes into hiding after Muslim threats

Guardian Online: Pedophile priests remain part of church

American Humanist Association Speaks out About "Burn a Koran Day" Controversy

Pew study: Religion plays key role in deciphering public opinion

Muslims call for federal probe in Quran burning

Where are the Christians With Real Courage?

Scholars hotly debate treatment of apostates


Politics:

Republicans Block Defense Funding Bill to Sabotage “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal

Don't Be Mean to the Girl: Gender, Power and the Politics of Pretty

The Foxification of the Republican Party


Science:

How the Mind Counteracts Offensive Ideas

Breaking: Web Not Corrupting Our Youth After All