Monthly Archives: February 2009

Who Are Your Famous Friends?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’m stealing this idea from Mental Floss. Why? Because it’s awesome and because a lot of commenters on this site have come to know each other so this may be entertaining to do. And because it’s always fun to stalk … Continue reading →

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Darwin Day Celebrations in Ohio Met with Resistance

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Looks like Columbus, Ohio has 903223 Darwin Day events going on throughout the area. I’m jealous. The celebrations are not without some controversy, of course. [Whitehall] Councilwoman Jacquelyn Thompson originally suggested declaring Feb. 12 Darwin Day in honor of the … Continue reading →

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Do Atheists Ever Get Lonely?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I live on my own in an apartment. One of my work colleagues just bought his own place over the summer. He’s also a single guy. He knows I’m an atheist. He threw out a random question last week: “Hemant, … Continue reading →

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At Least He Admits It

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Ray Comfort comments on the video that made him (in)famous to atheists online: I was introduced on a radio interview recently as being “internationally hated by atheists.” To what do I attribute this great honor? Obviously, to my dumb banana … Continue reading →

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Filipino Freethinkers

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s always scary to plan a gathering for atheists. You don’t know how many people will attend, or what they’ll be like, or if they’ll enjoy meeting the others. It’s always nice, though, to hear of first meetings that are … Continue reading →

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Are You the Future Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The information about the position is up on their website if you or anyone else you know would like to apply! I hope with SCA’s increased presence in Washington, D.C. over the past few years, the lobbyist talent pool is … Continue reading →

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Can You Support the Christian Quarterback?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A few random questions as you prepare to watch the Super Bowl commercials: Can you support the Arizona Cardinals when their quarterback Kurt Warner seems to mention Jesus in every sentence? (And even draws him?) Are any of you rooting … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 32 Comments

Introducing Ron Gold

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

We have added one more contributor to this site, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy his contributions. Please welcome Ron Gold! Ron writes the Invisible Pink Unicorn blog and is a Political Science graduate from the University of Minnesota. You can … Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Atheist Bus Sign

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You’ve already seen the original atheist bus campaign sign: But what would you write on a blank bus sign…? You can write your own atheist bus campaign ad here! Hell, it doesn’t have to be about atheism. Be creative, upload … Continue reading →

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Atheist Conference Perk

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is pretty cool — especially for any Richard Dawkins fan. Dawkins will be speaking at the American Atheists Convention in Atlanta this April. AA is having a random drawing for anyone who is a due-paying member, registered for the … Continue reading →

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