Monthly Archives: March 2009

So Much for Obama Rejecting the Boy Scouts

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple months ago, I mentioned that 19 non-theistic organizations had written a letter to then President-elect Obama urging him not to accept the title of Honorary President of the Boy Scouts of America. Those efforts seem to have fallen … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 38 Comments

Hey Pennsylvanians, Guess Where Your Tax Money is Going?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

During this recession, it’s important for state governments to get their priorities straight. Which must be why the Pennsylvania General Assembly is spending $13,700 on only the most important things: With the state sinking deeper into a fiscal hole, the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 10 Comments

I Hope God Never Disappears

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Edward Current shows us the horrors that would befall us if God disappeared. My favorite part comes at the 0:13 mark. (via Edward Current)

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments

What Do I Do At an Anti-Gay Workshop?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s a workshop taking place tomorrow night not far from where I live. The subject: How to respond to “Homosexual Activism” in our public schools. That is tempting. It’s free and walk-ins are welcome, so I have an urge to … Continue reading →

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Interview on Chariots of Iron Podcast

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Over the weekend, I taped an interview for the Chariots of Iron podcast. You can check out that interview here. The first half of the show discusses news items, which the second half (43:45 mark) discusses how atheists can/should communicate … Continue reading →

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At Least It’s Better Than Kabbalah…

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Guess who’s converting to Judaism? I’m sure the Jews will love Lindsay Lohan. I’m also pretty sure that’s all there is to the conversion, too: Taking a picture in front of a sign that says SYNAGOGUE. Which explains how I … Continue reading →

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They’ll Become Jewish for $50,000

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’m offended. No Christian has offered me $50,000 to join their church. Seriously, where are their priorities? But as I mentioned last September, a Jewish man was offering that much to bring people to his synagogue: DOTHAN, Ala. — Larry … Continue reading →

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The Good Book Released Today

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Released today is a new book atheists may enjoy. It’s called Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous, and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible by David Plotz. A couple years ago, Slate … Continue reading →

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They Know Why Atheists Reject Christianity

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Christian apologist Frank Turek relates the story of his apologist friend David. David was giving a presentation “refuting” the New Atheists last week. After it was over, a young man came up to him to discuss the talk: “I once … Continue reading →

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I Get It. Your Penises Are Large.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t know why else Sagemont Church officials would decide to erect a 170-foot cross in Houston, Texas. That’s taller than the Statue of Liberty. Some asked why the church made it so big. [Pastor John] Morgan said the bigger … Continue reading →

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