Seperation of Church and State

Teaching creationism in government-run schools is at the top of a slippery slope. Here is what's at the bottom:

Officials at Nepal's state-run airline have sacrificed two goats to appease Akash Bhairab, the Hindu sky god, following technical problems with one of its Boeing 757 aircraft, the carrier said Tuesday.

Couldn't happen in America? Think again.

In late June, Gov. Bob Riley issued a proclamation urging Alabamians to embark on a seven-day, intense prayer campaign for rain. During that week, portions of the state got some of the heaviest rains they'd seen in months.

While in Huntsville Thursday, Riley was asked if he plans to initiate a prayer crusade again.

"I think most people who walk outside see the necessity of prayer," said Riley, who added that Huntsville felt 10 degrees hotter than Montgomery. "I don't think they have to be reminded."

When asked if he was offering daily prayers for rain on his state, he said, absolutely."