Monthly Archives: April 2009

Hitchens Versus the Christians (Video)

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, at the Christian Book Expo, four Christian apologists (including Lee Strobel and William Lane Craig) debated one atheist (Christopher Hitchens). I haven’t seen the full video yet, but I figure some of you may enjoy this: … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 40 Comments

Not Every Pitt Student

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Campus Crusade for Christ does this sort of thing a lot. They start a meme, tell their affiliates to spread it, and next thing you know, it’s all over campus. It always seems to be a trojan horse. CCC knows … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 30 Comments

Speaking Tour Reviews: Days 3-5

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’m finally back home after trips to Indiana and California. The last of the writeups are also in! They say positive things along with some constructive criticism. Akusai at Action Skeptics has both a short and long review: Short version: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 7 Comments

Atheist Groups Get Positive Press in Texas and Kansas

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There was a nice article in the Dallas Morning News on Friday about Terry McDonald, chairman of the Metroplex Atheists. “When you tell someone you’re not a theist, it’s like saying I’m taking the issue that is closest to them … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Love | 1 Comment

Newsweek: The End of Christian America

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The echoes of the ARIS survey findings are still being heard. In a Newsweek article titled “The End of Christian America,” Jon Meacham talks about how power is shifting away from the Religious Right. Before we get to the article, … Continue reading →

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What Would You Do with 72 Virgins?

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Comedian Keith Lowell Jensen riffs on the Islamic notion of martyrs receiving 72 virgins in the afterlife… and the idea that you might actually get something else: (Thanks to Ashley for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 16 Comments

Afghan Women Forced By Law to Have Sex

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Afghanistan women are far from getting equal rights. This new law doesn’t help — it would apply to the Shia minority: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has just signed a law that forces women to obey their husbands’ sexual demands, keeps … Continue reading →

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Are Canadians Indifferent to the Atheist Ads?

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A new poll suggests that Canadians are pretty apathetic when it comes to the atheist bus ads. The Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey suggests Canadians are largely indifferent, although similar campaigns have sparked anger in Britain and parts of the United … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 20 Comments

Spend Good Friday with Me in Pittsburgh!

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ll be giving a talk at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh next week! What better way to spend Good Friday than with the atheists? Here’s the info: Date: Friday, April 10 School: Carnegie Mellon University Sponsoring group: Carnegie Mellon AHA: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 8 Comments

Hello to the Lurkers!

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If you’ve been checking out this site but haven’t made any comments yet, consider this an open invitation to say hello and introduce yourself! Tell us who you are, where you’re located, what you do, and what your blog is … Continue reading →

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