Monthly Archives: January 2009

Atheists Suing Over Inauguration Will Get Their Day in Court

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It looks like Michael Newdow‘s lawsuit — against prayer being used in the presidential inauguration — will be heard in federal court. … the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a hearing in Newdow v. Roberts. The … Continue reading →

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Monkey Jesus. No, Really.

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Family Guy‘s Seth MacFarlane is clearly trying to court atheist fans with his latest cartoon short: Monkeys Talk About Religion. (I forwarded through the ad at the beginning.) It all makes sense now…

Posted in General, Humor | 16 Comments

Common causes of atheism: Is there a cure?

Posted on January 6, 2009 by gwesley

*cue sarcasm* I had a great deal of fun on conservapedia.com today. And, I learned a lot! I discovered that what I have, this “atheism,” actually has several causes. To my dismay, though, there doesn’t seem to be a cure. … Continue reading →

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Humanist Humor

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Do Humanists have a sense of humor? Ron Lindsay, President and CEO of the Center for Inquiry, wants to hear your best jokes! The contest winner will receive a copy of Tom Flynn‘s The New Encyclopedia of Unbelief. There is … Continue reading →

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The War on Festivus

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The atheists have lost. It looks like Festivus is only getting bigger — it’s followers are going to steal our thunder as the propagators of the War on Christmas! Most importantly, we can’t compete using our current ways of doing … Continue reading →

Posted in General, War on Christmas | 18 Comments

A Lesson on How Not to Pick Up Atheist Women

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A word of advice to religious people: When a woman on a dating website has a profile that mentions her atheism, please, please, please do not respond to her like this guy did to a friend of mine: My God, … Continue reading →

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Happy 100th Birthday To…

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Gideon Bible. Long before cable television, spa treatments and eco-friendly soaps and shampoos became staples in hotel rooms, there was the Bible — the Gideon Bible. And the book with the familiar two-handled pitcher and torch on its cover … Continue reading →

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Lee Strobel Responds to Your Comments

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

After Christian apologist Lee Strobel‘s first response to your questions, there were a lot of remarks and rebuttals. Before getting to the next question, Lee wanted to respond to your earlier comments (once again, all hyperlinks were added by me): … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lee Strobel | 52 Comments

Evolution Books for Children

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This list is making the rounds, but it’s so good, it deserves another plug. Kate Miller of Charlie’s Playhouse has put together a fantastic compilation of evolution books for children (PDF) in honor of Charles Darwin‘s bicentennial. Are there any … Continue reading →

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2009 American Atheists Conference Registration

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

American Atheists‘ national convention is taking place April 9-12 in Atlanta, GA. If you haven’t registered yet, you should do so soon! Speakers include Richard Dawkins and (estranged son of Pastor Fred Phelps) Nate Phelps. If you go, you’ll also … Continue reading →

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