First Links – 12.16.11

The Atheists’ Gift to Christmas
Patheos , Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein

Teens Turning To Marijuana While Use of Tobacco Falls
Washington Times , Cheryl Wetzstein

Judge’s Ruling Not An End To Plan B Debate
Washington Times , Cheryl Wetzstein

What’s The Difference Between a Religion and a Cult?
Slate , Brian Palmer

How ‘Modest Is Hottest’ Is Hurting Christian Women
Her.meneutics , Sharon Hodde Miller

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