Monthly Archives: May 2008

Iowa Secularists Conference

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

The 3rd annual Iowa Secularists Conference will take place on July 12th at the Iowa State Center in Ames, IA. The keynote speaker will be Lori Lipman Brown, lobbyist for the Secular Coalition for America. If you’re interested in attending, … Continue reading →

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Go to Church. Win a Baby. Maybe.

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Having trouble conceiving? The Eleven7 church in Southlake, TX has a potential solution for you! Fill out the application (PDF) by next week. (My favorite part? All the fine print on page 4.) The church will randomly choose 10 eligible … Continue reading →

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Oh, I’m Not Religious…

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Remember the Christian woman from Survivor: China a little while back? She kept saying things on the show like: “I’m not a religious person, but I have a relationship with Jesus Christ…” Which, to me, makes no difference. It all … Continue reading →

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Moment of Silence Irony in Action

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Illinois schools used to allow teachers to observe a moment of silence if they chose. Not many teachers did this. Probably because it’s just a waste of time. State Senator Kimberly Lightford didn’t like the idea of teachers deciding what’s … Continue reading →

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American Atheists Board Member Steps Down

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

The AA drama has not yet been resolved… One board member just stepped down. His resignation letter can be read here. [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags]

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Pastafarium

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

If that’s not an element, it should be. I mean, Flying Spaghetti Monster is already an organic compound…: Would anyone like to venture a guess as to the name of that compound? (via Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster) [tags]atheist, … Continue reading →

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Wacky Science Spectrum

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

In New Zealand, 75% of the people support evolution. So you wouldn’t expect to see Kansas-like problems in neighboring Australia. However, at Pacific Hills Christian School in Sydney, students were being taught the following spectrum of beliefs in regards to … Continue reading →

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The Best College Atheist Groups in the Country

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Every year, the Secular Student Alliance gives out awards to the best campus atheist groups in the country in a variety of areas. The winning groups each receive $300 in funding; the Best Overall Affiliate receives $500. Here are this … Continue reading →

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An Atheist’s Guide to Christianese

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

There’s a wonderful translation guide at Unreasonable Faith that lets non-Christians understand what Christians are really saying. It gives us both acceptable and unacceptable responses to the phrases: “Do you know where you’re going to go after you die?” Translation: … Continue reading →

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Atheists and Godparents

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

A dilemma posed by a reader: I have a daughter who just turned one. And I have been thinking about this dilemma since long before she was conceived. I have always liked the idea of “godparents.” Of course, being an … Continue reading →

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