Monthly Archives: February 2009

Correcting the Atheist Myths

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Greta Christina says that when Sam Harris wrote about the myths and truths of atheism a couple years ago, he spent a lot of time attacking religion. Don’t get me wrong — I think religion deserves criticism. But here, I … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 28 Comments

Illinois’ Moment of Silence is Back

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It used to be the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act — a mandatory moment of silence that was really a way to sneak forced prayer into Illinois public schools. After atheist high school student Dawn Sherman successfully filed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 27 Comments

Atheist Bus Campaign in… Indiana?

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If you’re in the Bloomington, Indiana area and you’d like to see atheist buses in your area, there’s a meeting this Friday night to discuss how to make this happen! … We want to put an slogan that will present … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Secular Student Alliance | 1 Comment

Readers and Their Pictures with Celebrities

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I asked for your pics with celebrities last week and you responded in droves. (I couldn’t even use all the submissions!) Some of my favorite pics are after the jump. …

Posted in General | 15 Comments

There ARE Atheist Checks!

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Well, maybe not “atheist” checks… but certainly ones atheists would enjoy That one comes courtesy of Ashley‘s friend. Thanks for the inspiration! Now I know what to do next time I need a refill…

Posted in General | 8 Comments

All Your Religions Are False

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

All the religions are false, says Joel Grus. He spoke about damn near every religion — including Jedi-ism, Messianic Judaism, and Singularitarianism — at the recent BIL (Benevolence. Illuminating. Logic.) conference in Long Beach, CA. He likes Joel Osteen, too … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments

It Must Be a Sign

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Reader John cast his vote in the Evolution poll in Parade Magazine. What could the poll be telling us…?

Posted in General, Humor | 11 Comments

Crash This Parade Magazine Poll

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Parade Magazine question asks: Do you agree with Darwin’s theory of human evolution? The answer “Yes. Humans evolved without divine intervention” is winning… but at the moment, there have only been 77 votes. We need a much stronger buffer … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 17 Comments

A Non-Debate Between a Christian and an Atheist

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Over the weekend, I was in Columbus, Ohio. I was invited there to do a public talk with a Christian pastor at The Ohio State University. Normally, when you hear about these things, it’s a debate. The speakers will throw … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 21 Comments

Reasons to Be Upset with Barack Obama

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

DJ Grothe, host of the Point of Inquiry podcast, writes about why he is disappointed by President Barack Obama: But there is one area of change I can’t believe in: Obama has not only brought change to Bush’s Faith Based … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 36 Comments