Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Christian Far Right

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If I ask you to think of a Religious Right organization, which groups come to mind? Focus on the Family? American Family Association? Another group called Exodus Mandate puts them to shame. EM says those other groups are not religious-right … Continue reading →

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Friendly Atheist Contest #40: How Obama Will Reach Out to Atheists

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last time, I ran this contest: Barack Obama has taken a presidential oath without a Bible. He mentioned non-believers in his Inaugural Address. In what way will President Obama reach out to atheists next? Here are the Top 3 answers … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests, General, Politics | 100 Comments

Can Atheists Be Conscientious Objectors?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The latest issue of The Humanist has an incredible article by Karen Frantz about army specialist Agustin Aguayo. Aguayo is an “agnostic who believe[s] in a higher power.” During his army training, he realized he could not kill someone even … Continue reading →

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They’re Fetally Nutritious

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I would just like to point out that I am not the only person who feels this way about babies. I did think the protein count would be higher, though… (Thanks to Nick for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General | 19 Comments

Not a Good Omen?

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Italy’s first atheist bus is on the road! Intermittently, it seems. This can’t be a good sign: ”By pure chance,” a member of the Italian atheists association said wryly, ”the vehicle left the depot bright and early but had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 8 Comments

I Read the First Chapter of Ray Comfort’s New Book So You Don’t Have To

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Bananaman and Crocoduck-proponent Ray Comfort’s has a new book out: You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence, But You Can’t Make Him Think. I read through the first chapter on Amazon. I’m sure you can’t wait to read some excerpts: … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Own Miracle!

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You may want to sit down for this. This morning, I saw myself on a pancake: This must mean I am God. Victory is mine! It can be yours, too. Just upload a picture, decide how you’d like your image … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 16 Comments

Who Accepts Evolution?

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Definitely not Jehovah’s Witnesses. But yay for Buddhists! I want atheists to be included on the list. Let’s blow away the competition on which group of people is most closely aligned with reality. The Pew Research Center says more about … Continue reading →

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Boston College Goes Overboard with Catholic Symbols

Posted on February 15, 2009 by greaternewhope

Hey, it’s your buddy Ron Gold. I was reading how Boston College, a Jesuit, Catholic school, recently filled their campus and classrooms with Catholic symbols in a stealthy fashion: Students and faculty returned to campus after winter break to find … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ron Gold | 20 Comments

Has a Christian College Ever Put On “The Vagina Monologues”?

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Since Valentine’s Day was yesterday, a lot of colleges across the country had their annual performances of Eve Ensler‘s The Vagina Monologues. I’m just curious. Given the nature of the monologues, has any Christian college ever staged a production of … Continue reading →

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