Monthly Archives: March 2009

Ottawa Atheists Could Use Your Help

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that atheists in Ottawa, Canada were trying to put up bus ads of their own. The Humanist Association of Ottawa‘s ads — the same as the popular British ones reading, “There’s probably no god. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 4 Comments

Where Are the Christian Punk Rockers?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

At American River Community College in Sacramento, CA, the student council is trying to raise money. So they’re thinking about holding a punk rock concert with a couple popular bands: Former student council member Chuck Stevens has been working for … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 15 Comments

How to Make the World a Better Place

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Obviously, several problems in the world would be solved if only atheists were less militant: (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 12 Comments

Got Questions for Penn Jillette?

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

He’ll answer them at the Freakonomics website, but you need to get them in by tomorrow.

Posted in General | 2 Comments

Atheist Bus Campaign in… Seattle!

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Seattle Atheists is preparing to launch a bus ad campaign of its own, humorously enough, on April 1st, a.k.a. April Fool’s Day, a.k.a. the Atheist’s Holiday (ha ha ha)… Here’s what you will be seeing on local buses: I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 51 Comments

Things I Found Out at the Anti-Gay Workshop

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last night, I attended a workshop about “homosexual activism in the public schools.” The meeting took place at a church and it was sponsored by the Illinois Family Institute, a conservative group. About 80 people were packed into a tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT, Infiltration | 200 Comments

Why Did Elizabeth Dole’s Campaign Use the Atheist Attack Ads?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember a couple months ago when the North Carolina Senate race was in full swing? It was Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole against Democratic challenger Kay Hagan. To many outside NC, Hagan was a relatively unknown figure — that is, until … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 19 Comments

Italian Atheists Ready to Fight for their Bus Ads

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple months ago, Italian atheists were ready to purchase bus ads reading: “The bad news is that God does not exist. The good news is that you do not need him.” That slogan was deemed too offensive and advertising … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 3 Comments

My Upcoming Summer of Christ

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

After much discussion, it looks like there’s a green light on my summer o’ Christianity project… In short, I’ll be living with a Christian family for ten weeks, attending their church, meeting their friends, and perhaps branching out from there. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 62 Comments

Christian Conservatives Furious Over Homosexual Dance

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Conservative Christians are freaking out because an Illinois high school held a dance for GLBT students and their straight allies. Who is to blame for this approval of all-but-certain debauchery? English teachers. And now we have the first dance for … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 21 Comments