Monthly Archives: March 2009

Congratulations to P.Z. Myers!

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

He’s the 2009 Humanist of the Year Well-deserved and just one of many reasons to go to the American Humanist Association conference in Arizona this summer. I don’t always like his tone, but no doubt his posts are powerful, he … Continue reading →

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Put a Pastor in a Box?

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’m sure some atheists will find joy in this… Pastor Ben Dailey at Calvary Church in Texas wants to boost his attendance, so he’s making an offer: If Calvary Church breaks the 4,000 attendance barrier Sunday, April 12th and Sunday, … Continue reading →

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For the College Atheist Groups Out There

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If your group is affiliated with the Secular Student Alliance, we have a logo you can add to your website! (If you’re not affiliated, you can always join for free here.) And there are plenty more logos where that one … Continue reading →

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When Children Become Christians, Should They Proselytize to Their Parents?

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last week, I mentioned newly-atheist parents who have still-religious children. Reader Jon informed me of a slightly different situation his girlfriend is experiencing: She is 47 and has been an atheist her whole life. Her daughter is 26 and is … Continue reading →

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If You Can Say God Might Not Exist, Then Why Can’t I Say This?

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Calgary Bishop Fred Henry isn’t a fan of the atheist bus ads he sees in his city. He’s in favor of the rebuttal advertising that’s now on Calgary buses (“God cares for everyone… even for those who say He doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Does Satan Exist? No. Debate Over.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I watched this last night. It was painful. Nightline brought together four people — all of whom believe in the supernatural — to debate the existence of Satan. Because apparently, that needs to be debated… Here’s all you need to … Continue reading →

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That is One Irresponsible Angel…

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

9-year-old Paje Wiklund was playing baseball when she was swallowed by a sink hole — an old cesspool — on her way to first base. She would’ve fallen 16 to 20 more feet… but she happened to land on an … Continue reading →

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Atheist Billboards Up in North Texas

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

At least the billboards are being put up in a place that really needs them, what with the Christianists trying to force their ridiculous ideas into the science curriculum in that state. The billboards, much like the bus ads, are … Continue reading →

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Should This Atheist Group Be Given Office in a Campus “Spiritual Center”?

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

One decision all college atheist groups need to make is which category of student organizations they’d like to be included in: Religious? Academic? Other? Penn State’s Atheist/Agnostic Association (PSAAA) is listed as a Religious group in the campus directory. As … Continue reading →

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If You Want Government Funding, You Cannot Discriminate

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This doesn’t seem like it should be much of an argument. If your campus group — atheist, religious, whatever — receives funding from your public school via activities fees, then you cannot ban certain people from joining the group. If … Continue reading →

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