Monthly Archives: September 2008

Google Issues

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

You guys have helped me with Interweb issues before… maybe you can help me here. For whatever reason, this website doesn’t appear on the first page of Google when you search for my name. Or even when you search for … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 27 Comments

Fundamentalist Knows What Caused the Wall Street Crisis

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Michael Heath, Executive Director of the Christian Civil League of Maine, knows exactly who to blame for our current financial crisis. The gays. Glad we’ve straightened that one out. (Pun intended.) (Thanks to Greta Christina for the link!)

Posted in General, GLBT | 15 Comments

Responses to Pulpit Freedom Sunday

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Americans United for Separation of Church and State is already filing complaints for the IRS to investigate churches whose pastors participated in Pulpit Freedom Sunday — endorsing a presidential candidate and jeopardizing their church’s tax-exempt status. “These pastors flagrantly violated … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 9 Comments

Attack on Muslims Should be Condemned By All of Us

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a story that deserves a little more attention. On Friday night in Dayton, Ohio, a “chemical irritant” was sprayed into the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton mosque — into a room filled with mothers and their children (some of … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Now Afraid of 60 Minutes

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Over the weekend, I spoke about my book and atheism at a monthly meeting for Chicago Mensa members — Mensa being the society for people with high IQs. When I arrived, cameras followed me into the meeting room… that was … Continue reading →

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Matt Bors to Draw for Free Inquiry

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Matt issued a retraction on his press release: “I have to retract my earlier press release about cartooning for Free Inquiry. My future contributions to the magazine were not as certain as I thought and they have informed me … Continue reading →

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Kay Hagan Pulls Ahead!

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

This blog’s favorite Senate candidate — Kay Hagan (Democrat) from North Carolina — has now pulled ahead of incumbent Elizabeth Dole in recent polls! You can help keep the momentum going by donating to Hagan’s campaign by clicking here.

Posted in General, Politics | 5 Comments

God Prefers Atheists

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

We take care of our own problems! (via Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles)

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Can Tithing Hurt You During a Financial Crisis?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Last week, USA Today ran an article about how some Christians continue to tithe (give 10% of their income to church) despite not being able to pay their mortgage: “I’ve had home owners who face foreclosure sitting in front of … Continue reading →

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Charlie’s Playhouse

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: The site will be ready to take orders next week. I’ll repost this when the products are available! Sorry for any confusion. … Last year, I had a chance to meet Kate Miller. She is the woman behind Charlie’s … Continue reading →

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