Monthly Archives: January 2009

Did Atheists Get Booed At the Inauguration?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This brief Inauguration anecdote from Chris Bodenner writing at The Daily Dish stood out to me: It’s just one anecdote, but: I stood with mostly African-Americans during the speech and the only time I ever heard booing of Obama, from … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 33 Comments

Obama’s Real Oath Of Office… Sans Bible

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Because of Chief Justice John Roberts‘ flubbing of the oath of office on Inauguration Day, Barack Obama retook the oath on Wednesday night. Not that either oath makes a huge difference — he’s President whether he says the words or … Continue reading →

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Joy Behar Calls Atheists “Pathetic” on The View

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

On yesterday’s episode of The View, the ladies were discussing the Inauguration and the (more liberal) Joy Behar made the following comment about how she appreciated the inclusive nature of Barack Obama’s speech (emphasis mine): I’ve never heard a presid … Continue reading →

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Illinois Mandatory Moment of Silence Law Was “Sham,” Says Judge

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember last year when Illinois had to deal with an absurd mandatory Moment of Silence law? High school student (and atheist) Dawn Sherman filed a lawsuit to put a stop to it (via her father Rob Sherman). Today, a final … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 9 Comments

Should Public Prayer Be Allowed in Football?

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Stephen Dubner of the Freakonomics blog suggests (not very seriously) a new atheist lawsuit. Earlier this year, Mike Pereira, the National Football League’s Vice President of Officiating, explained which sorts of touchdown celebrations would be allowed and which would be … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 10 Comments

Worst Field Trip Idea Ever

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Think back to the field trips you took when you were in high school — maybe you saw a production of a Shakespeare play or you went to a museum. Now what if your school’s idea of a field trip … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 20 Comments

Christian Protesters at the Inauguration

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Gerry Canavan was at the Inauguration and saw several Christian protesters. You can check out his photo gallery here. Here’s one sample: I get Fake Christians. And Muslims. And Atheists. And Baby Killers. And Rebellious Women (those harlots). But “Good … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 37 Comments

Prayer vs. Science

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Does Jessica Hagy ever get it wrong? Nope.

Posted in Humor | 8 Comments

The Highlight of Obama’s Address

Posted on January 20, 2009 by cat

Mike Clawson here one more time… As with my atheist friends here, I too was thrilled when Obama mentioned non-believers, and also when he affirmed the importance of the sciences. However, my absolute favorite part of his address was when … Continue reading →

Posted in Mike Clawson, Politics | 17 Comments

Inauguration Prayer #3: Rev. Joseph E. Lowery

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

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 you’ll join me in doing that. Yesterday, we heard Rev. Gene Robinson. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Coalition for America | 15 Comments