Monthly Archives: November 2008

Questioning God is Apparently Hate Speech

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Members of the Colorado Coalition of Reason (COCORE) recently paid to put up 11 atheist billboards, a variant of a common billboard being put up by local groups around the country: Two of those billboards will not be going up, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 55 Comments

Raising a Little Skeptic

Posted on November 30, 2008 by cat

Pastor Mike here… So we get out of church this morning where my three-year-old has heard the Annunciation story in Children’s Church (i.e. the story of the angel visiting Mary and telling her she’s pregnant with the Messiah), and after … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Mike Clawson | 7 Comments

The Atheist/Agnostic War?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

The headline on Reddit reads: Hundreds dead after Atheist and Agnostic gangs clash in Nigeria You can see where that story leads… The question: Is that headline making a fair point? Some people will argue that this is not simply … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 15 Comments

Why is The Astrological Magazine Going Out of Business?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Apparently, The Astrological Magazine ceased production last year. Why? This screenshot may give you some indication: Anyone else see the irony…? (via Hindu Atheist)

Posted in General, Humor | Tagged | 15 Comments

Supporting Free Speech, an Afterword

Posted on November 29, 2008 by richard wade

by Richard Wade I am gratified by the thoughtful comments to my post Do You Really Support Freedom of Speech? Some of the comments have been so thoughtful that they have attributed all sorts of extra thoughts and meanings to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Richard Wade | 30 Comments

10 Books About Atheism You’ll Want for Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Yeah, you don’t technically celebrate Christmas, but that won’t stop you from asking for presents or buying something for yourself. Here’s are some of my recommendations for atheist books you’ll want this holiday season. (And by that, I mean I … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General | 20 Comments

Words I Cannot Say Properly

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Apparently, I’ve been saying several words incorrectly my entire life without realizing it. It took a group of my sophomore Geometry students to finally point this out to me… and now they won’t allow me to proceed with class unless … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 66 Comments

Walmart Price FAIL

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Guest Contributor

The question is: Will a Christian actually buy one now?: Also, how come Satan is naked while Jesus gets a t-shirt…? (Thanks to Rose for the link!)

Posted in General | 7 Comments

Are Atheists Morally Superior to Religious Fundamentalists?

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Neece at Heaving Dead Cats offers 10 reasons why atheists are morally superior to religious fundamentalists: No god tells me to hate gay people, so I have no reason to hate them. In fact I think if gay people love … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 10 Comments

How Can Atheists Win the War on Christmas?

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Joe M. has an answer to that question: Don’t bother playing the game. Also remember that the person that wishes you a “Happy Holiday” has no way of knowing if you are christian, jewish, muslim, or atheist and is honestly … Continue reading →

Posted in General, War on Christmas | 27 Comments