Monthly Archives: March 2009

Mandatory Moment of Silence Approved in Texas

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

After a long battle by David Croft and his wife Shannon Croft, Texas mandated a moment of silence in all public school classrooms today. A three-judge panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upheld a … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 29 Comments

What Was the Last Nice Thing You Did for Someone?

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Mojoey shares an awesome story, an excerpt of which is below: The homeless man spoke to me again, “Please, is there anything you can do? I’m starving.” I was conscious of the fact that I was stuffing a chicken strip … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 46 Comments

Unanswered Questions

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I spent a weekend getting over a cold and catching up on lots of reading. There will be some awesome interviews posted soon enough. In the meantime, consider this an open thread. In case you need a leading question… What … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 57 Comments

Smuggies

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

That chamois color’s going to sell like hotcakes. (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 2 Comments

The Quiverfull Movement

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You thought octuplets were scary? Quiverfull is worse: Quiverfull women accept as many children as God gives them as a demonstration of their radical faith and obedience as well as a means to advance his kingdom: winning the country for … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Religious Replacements

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

We know President Obama hasn’t found a church yet (and no one on this side of the theological fence is upset about that). Despite the lack of church, Laurie Goodstein of The New York Times writes that Obama has found … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 5 Comments

Michael Newdow’s Inauguration Lawsuit Dismissed

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple months ago, atheist Michael Newdow filed a lawsuit against prayer being used in Barack Obama‘s Inauguration ceremony. Specifically, Newdow and the other plaintiffs were against: The addition of “so help me God” to the presidential oath of office … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 13 Comments

Eat at Joe’s

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I might not eat there Friday or Saturday. But Sunday is another story. see more pwn and owned pictures Now who decided to put a FAIL stamp on that?! (Thanks to Helfrick for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General | 5 Comments

Well, That’s Embarrassing

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

F*** My Life, my favorite website this week, explains why you should never criticize religion: It will come back to bite you in the ass: Today, I called a priest “lame”. He responded jokingly with “God will smite you!”. I … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments

Secular Student Alliance Seeks Summer Interns in Columbus, Ohio

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The headline says it all. If you’re interested in playing an active role in the atheist movement this summer, the Secular Student Alliance is seeking summer interns to work in Columbus, Ohio. (Yep, we’re back in Columbus!) Interns will work … Continue reading →

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