Monthly Archives: February 2009

Bill Maher’s God Comments at the Oscar

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

As Bill Maher introduced the Oscar for Best Documentary, he said the following: “I know it’s a touchy subject, but someday we will all have to confront the notion that our silly gods cost the world too greatly.” He said … Continue reading →

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Erasing ‘Blue Laws’ to Help Economy

Posted on February 22, 2009 by gwesley

Hello everyone. Trina here. I just ran across an article that I wanted to share with you. It grabbed my attention because it is about “Blue Laws.” I can remember when I first moved to Texas several years ago (I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Trina Hoaks | 30 Comments

Can You Avoid Religious Psychologists?

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s always scary when you find out someone in whom you place your trust (a doctor, a lawyer, etc.) turns out to put his/her trust in superstition. A reader send me this email. I’ll let him speak for himself: Something … Continue reading →

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Octuplets Are No Gift from God (And Neither Are Septuplets)

Posted on February 21, 2009 by greaternewhope

Hi, Ron Gold checking in. The debate surrounding fertility drugs was rekindled when Nadya Suleman, better known as the crazy octuplet lady, gave birth to her litter in late January.  We now know that she is single, unemployed, already has six children, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ron Gold | 17 Comments

There was a Ring of my Bell…

Posted on February 21, 2009 by gwesley

Hi. Good Saturday morning to you all. Trina here, bringing you a little Saturday morning silliness. Just two weeks ago, I told you all that there was a knock at my door. Well, this fine, brisk Saturday morning, my doorbell rang. … Continue reading →

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Help the Atheist Bus Campaign Happen in Ottawa, Canada

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The campaign to get atheist buses in Ottawa, Canada came to a standstill when the ads were rejected. Apparently, it’s too offensive to say “There’s probably no god.” Meanwhile, ads featuring Bible verses are perfectly fine in Ottawa. However, reader … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 57 Comments

“Talk Amongst Yourselves”: Bertrand Russell Quote

Posted on February 20, 2009 by cat

Mike Clawson here… I’m going to try something new. In addition to the typical posts I usually put up, I’m going to start occasionally just throwing out a quotation from something I’m reading or have encountered, sans commentary, and just … Continue reading →

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Foxhole Atheist Jeremy Hall Tells His Story

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You may have read a number of stories about Jeremy Hall, a military atheist who filed a lawsuit that was unsuccessful. He spoke about his experiences at last year’s Freedom From Religion Foundation convention — the speech is now available … Continue reading →

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Comfort Wants to Debate Dawkins

Posted on February 20, 2009 by gwesley

Hi, all… it’s me, Trina. So, as I am sure many of you have heard, Ray Comfort has joned the Examiner as the “Creationism Examiner.” Of course, I haven’t seen much along the lines of creationism in his articles so far, but … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Trina Hoaks | 37 Comments

Atheist, Humanist & Secular Student Societies Gets Press in London

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance is a group I’ve worked with for years. We help create, maintain, and support atheist student groups across the country. Every now and then we get requests from student groups in other countries who would like … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Secular Student Alliance | 5 Comments