Monthly Archives: February 2009

My Birthday Wish

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s my birthday (yay!) and with all the Speech Team stuff going on, I haven’t had time to plan any sort of celebration. That, and it’s not really a big deal to turn 26. (It was much cooler last year … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General, Secular Student Alliance | 24 Comments

To Hell with Censorship

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Jessica Hagy sums up how censorship really works: I wonder where that intersection point is… what’s the happy (unhappy?) medium between knowledge and danger? And when is too much knowledge a bad thing? (via Indexed)

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments

Tattooing Yourself in the Name of Humanism

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a cool fundraising idea: Hanne Stinson, the head of the British Humanist Association, promised to tattoo the “Happy Humanist” logo on her arm if the fundraising goal of £20,000 was met — the more money past that amount that … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Biblical Name?

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Because the irony of atheists having Biblical names makes me laugh. But if you do, you might as well tally up your score: The Crazy Bible Name for Your Kid Score Sheet 1. You give your kid a name that … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 58 Comments

An Atheist in a Crisis

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ve mentioned before stories of atheists who had to deal with a crisis — or at least people who didn’t turn to a god when they were dealing with terrifying situations. The fact that Stephen Alter is an atheist is … Continue reading →

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William Lobdell’s Losing My Religion in Bookstores Today

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s a new book about atheism out in bookstores today that’s quite different from the New Atheist ones already in print: Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America — and Found Unexpected Peace This … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

What Are They Trying to Say…?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t know… but I think I approve. Quick and easy. No mess. (via Vagabondish — Thanks to Donna for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 7 Comments

Don’t Fear Atheists; We’re the New Lutherans

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

American atheists are nothing to worry about or fear, says Maurice O’ Sullivan in The Wall Street Journal. He first cites President Obama’s reference to non-religious people during his Inauguration Address: Our new president’s cautious phrasing may suggest that the … Continue reading →

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Do You Clash with Your Parents Over Religion?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

MTV’s documentary series True Life is seeking out young people who may have converted to a different religion from their parents. I’m guessing most of you would fit that bill (if not the age requirement). Here’s the information: TRUE LIFE: … Continue reading →

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Epic Fail over Darwin Day Proclamation

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Kudos to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. On February 12th, he issued a proclamation declaring it to be Charles Darwin Day in the state! How cool is that?! Wait. Check out the document itself (PDF). Do you see it? At the … Continue reading →

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