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A call for an atheist on the Supreme Court
Marc Cooper, The Modesto Bee

As President Barack Obama considers nominees to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, a debate bubbles as to whether religion should play a role in his choice. This is a no-brainer. The religious views of the next justice of the high court must absolutely be a decisive factor. (Read more)

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