The Top Ten "Separation" Stories of 2008

At the end of each year, it's customary to publish the "Top Ten" news stories that affect one's particular axe-to-grind, and Americans United for Separation of Church and State is no exception to that custom.

So here is AU's Top Ten stories:

1. The Role of Religion in the Presidential Campaign
   
2. The Resurgence of the Religious Right
   
3. The Battle Over Gay Marriage
   
4. The Ascendancy of Rick Warren
   
5. Religious Right Influence at Justice Department
   
6. Battles Over Creationism in Public Schools
   
7. Church Politicking Plot
   
8. Defeat of Jeb Bush Referenda
   
9. Blocking of 'Christian' License Plate
   
10. The Christmas Wars

Go ahead and read the details of these stories.

If nothing else, it will show you that we have our work cut out for us in 2009, to push back against the Xian Fundos who are engaging in a stealth campaign to take over our society, our culture, and our science.