Monthly Archives: March 2009

Atheists Are Taking Over Buildings Now

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Atheist buses? Those are *so* 2008. We’ve moved on to buildings now. The sign says (in Spanish): “Probablemente Dios no existe. Deja de preocuparte y disfruta la vida” which basically translates to the classical version of the atheist buses in … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 43 Comments

Anyone Listen to Rush Limbaugh?

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Because Rush Limbaugh says you do. Here’s a partial transcript from March 20th (emphasis mine): Something else that I want some of you to think about, and I know that many in this audience — not all — but I … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 35 Comments

Atheist Parents + Religious Mother-In-Law = Clash

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Well, reader Paul certainly has a dilemma…: My wife is agnostic and I am an atheist and we are trying to raise our two children to think for themselves. My mother-in-law, every time she has the kids, takes them to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 49 Comments

The Pope Had Another Bad Week…

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Has Pope Benedict XVI *ever* had a good week? (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 11 Comments

When Parents Become Atheists, What Should They Tell the Kids?

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I tend to think of only younger people becoming atheists — sometimes between the ages of 13 and 16 — and it jolts me a bit every time someone tells me they lost their faith when they were 30 or … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 12 Comments

A Few More Pope Cartoons

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Unlike the last one, these better reflect how people ought to be thinking about the Pope. His words just get more under my skin the more I think about it… From Chan Lowe: From Mike Luckovich: From Tony Auth: (via … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 7 Comments

Out of Touch with Reality

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s an interesting cartoon from the New Zealand Herald News: “He might be in touch with God but he’s definitely not in touch with reality”? Blogger Ken had the same reaction I did to it: I think that it’s safe … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 6 Comments

Can Catholics Eat Chicken on Fridays During Lent?

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Friday night, I went to the wedding/reception of a Catholic friend. There were Bible readings and prayers and all that, but one aspect of the religion was new to me. Chicken was being served for dinner. This was a problem, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 57 Comments

The Award for Christian Book of the Year Goes To…

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association announced the winners of the 2009 Christian Book Awards on Thursday. The winner for 2009 Christian Book of the Year? (Drum roll, please.) The Bible. Really. I’m shocked, I tell you. … How would you … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 17 Comments

Ted Haggard and Wife to Appear on Divorce Court

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Ted Haggard and his wife will appear on the courtroom TV show Divorce Court on April 1st (not a joke, though). They won’t be getting a divorce or anything like that. Rather, they will tell the presiding judge Lynn Toler … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 12 Comments