Monthly Archives: January 2009

Excellent Interview Discussing Illinois’ Mandatory Moment of Silence

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It doesn’t take a whole lot to represent yourself well when you’re an atheist being interviewed on television. Just follow a few basic rules: Don’t be unnecessarily contentious. Know your stuff. Smile. Need an example? I just saw a high … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 9 Comments

If Atheist and Christian Buses Collided… (Part 2)

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Reader Anne Photoshopped the pic from last week to let the atheist bus take charge! Are your captions any different now…?

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 10 Comments

God Was Just Giving Him a Tithe

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Randy Pratt and his wife Melissa Pratt were supposed to receive a $1,772.50 deposit in their bank account. Apparently, the bank was running low on decimals and the couple received a deposit of $177,250 instead. They didn’t tell anyone about … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 15 Comments

A Non-Believer in God’s Country

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Greta Christina felt excluded as an atheist during the Inauguration. And yes, she heard the shout-out to non-believers. Like many of us, she appreciated the gesture. But she wonders whether that is it. Is that all we get? Amidst the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 18 Comments

Backwards Pregnant Baby Cake?

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

My birthday is in just over a month. And I like food. I’m just saying… (via Cake Wrecks — Thanks to the 39438923 people who sent me this link. You all know me so well.)

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A Gay Christian Woman Struggles with Her Identity

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I have an online friend named Anne. She’s a hardcore Christian (though anyone who works for a Church would fall under that umbrella for me). She’s a newly published author. From reading her website over the past year, it’s obvious … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 73 Comments

Atheist Hell

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t see how this is very different from my current existence… (via Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal — Thanks to everyone for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 9 Comments

Ricky Gervais Discusses His Atheism with James Lipton

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Comedian Ricky Gervais recently appeared on Inside the Actors Studio with host James Lipton. He discussed the origins of his atheism in the way only he can (The relevant portion begins at the 4:33 mark.) Here’s a rough transcript of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 11 Comments

Inauguration Prayer #4: Rev. Sharon E. Watkins

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***The final Religious Word Count is at the bottom of this posting.*** As I said earlier, I’ll be making a donation to the Secular Coalition for America for every use of the words “Jesus,” “Christ,” “Lord,” and “God.” I’ll hope … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Coalition for America | 9 Comments

Raising Freethinkers Released!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’m excited to say that my friend Dale McGowan‘s new book, Raising Freethinkers: A Practical Guide for Parenting Beyond Belief, has finally been released! I had the chance to see a preview copy a couple weeks ago and it looked … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments