Monthly Archives: February 2009

One Day, We’ll Be Sick of This…

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

That day is not coming anytime soon: (via Freethunk!)

Posted in General, Humor | 4 Comments

Let’s Drop The Euphemistic Phrase “Faith-Based” Already

Posted on February 5, 2009 by greaternewhope

Hey everyone, Ron Gold here: When I hear President Obama talk about his plans to beef up the office of faith-based initiatives, it irritates me twofold. First of all, as an atheist, it’s only natural that religious groups receiving federal … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ron Gold | 26 Comments

Want to Know What All the Cool Kids Wear in School?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Not this: Or any of the other shirts on this site. And why doesn’t this girl just get one shirt that tells us she’s an ex-hypocritical-masturbator? The Skepchick versions are much better: This is why it’s hard to take these … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 43 Comments

The Most Offensive Atheist Bus Ad Yet

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In Halifax, Nova Scotia, Pattison Maritimes (the group responsible for transit advertising) has a problem with the bus ad Humanist Canada wanted to purchase. The general manager sent this message to the group: … We are not able to accept … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 38 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Courtesy of Harvard professor Niall Ferguson in Vanity Fair: The motto “In God we trust” was added to the dollar bill in 1957. Since then its purchasing power, relative to the consumer price index, has declined by a staggering 87 … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 20 Comments

Alcoholics Anonymous Not As Helpful as Secular Alternatives

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ve written about the topic before: Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs which require participants to submit to a higher power (PDF). You would think that, because AA is so famously known and its program so widely used, it would … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 43 Comments

A Streetcar Named Disbelief!

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The New Orleans Secular Humanist Association recently got approval for their own contribution to the unofficial atheism marketing campaign: An atheist sign on a streetcar! It’s one ad. It costs $550. And it’ll be up through Mardi Gras. Association President … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 35 Comments

Keep ‘Em Coming

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The pictures of readers and their celebrity encounters are awesome so far A very impressive roster of people. Keep them coming!

Posted in General | 2 Comments

Illinois Family Institute Lashes Out Against Chicago Public Schools CEO

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Since Chicago Public Schools’ previous CEO Arne Duncan became Barack Obama‘s Secretary of Education, there’s been a vacancy for the spot. Mayor Richard Daley finally appointed someone to the position yesterday — Ron Huberman: Already, [Huberman] has drafted a plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 70 Comments

The Veritas Forum at The Ohio State University

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Next weekend, I’ll be at The Ohio State University in Columbus to have a public discussion with Jay Gamelin (pastor of Jacob’s Porch) on various aspects of the Christian church. It’s sponsored by The Veritas Forum. Some of the questions … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 9 Comments