Monthly Archives: December 2008

The Israel Situation Explained

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

This isn’t really atheist-related. A couple nights ago, Rachel Maddow was discussing the Israel/Hamas situation on her show. She opened with a brief overview of what the fighting is all about. I thought it was easy-to-follow and really informative. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 22 Comments

Is Charles Darwin the “Poster Boy” for the New Atheists?

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

(This is a guest post by Trina Hoaks. Trina is the Atheist Examiner at Examiner.com.) … In her article, Darwin shouldn’t be hijacked by New Atheists — he is an ethical inspiration, Madeleine Bunting accuses atheists of using Darwin as … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love, Trina Hoaks | 12 Comments

What Does “Saddleback” Mean?

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Dan Savage‘s reader asks the question in his latest column: Dear Dan: Is “saddleback” a sex act? If not, can you define it as one? Or if it is, can you popularize it? Each time I hear about Rick Warren, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 13 Comments

Sugar Baby

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

It’s the end of the year. Must squeeze in one last baby posting. Mmm… sugary baby: Dressing babies in food costumes = win.

Posted in Babies | 2 Comments

How Can Atheists Help Ourselves?

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Greta Christina has already written about how non-religious people can become atheist allies. Now, she has written about how we atheists can be better allies ourselves. What can we do to help others who share our progressive, rational beliefs? The … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 15 Comments

Church to Hungry Homeless: Pray First, Eat Later

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Guest Contributor

The Faith Advocacy Impacting the Homeless (FAITH) Foundation is a non-profit working to help homeless people in New Jersey. The foundation has had trouble finding headquarters. It’s been kicked out of buildings before, but founder Robin Reilly thought she was … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 17 Comments

What Blogs Have Influenced You This Year?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Simple question: What blogs have really influenced or challenged you this year? If that blog is an “established” one, fantastic. If that blog only began this year, even better. Who has grabbed your attention with every post (or many of … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 33 Comments

8 Albums “About” Atheism You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

I’ve never heard of most of these albums and I haven’t heard the songs on them, but it seemed like an interesting theme for a list Steve Owen: …Like An Atheist in Nashville The title implies Owen is an “outsider.” … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 13 Comments

How Do You Deal with Workplace Proselytizing?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

Reader Amanda manages a coffee shop in Alabama. Recently, a Christian proselytizer came to her workplace… She writes this in an email: … When I came in to work today, there was a gentleman at my counter who had already … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 28 Comments

Don’t Explain Atheism To Your Children Like This

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Guest Contributor

It won’t go over well. (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments