Monthly Archives: April 2009

Why Are College Atheist Groups Important?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Why are college atheist groups important? Because their members will take a stand when no one else can/will. Ashley Rose Mockett is the founder of the Free-Thinkers Club at Saddleback College (in California). She received a scholarship to attend the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 10 Comments

Even After His Death, Jerry Falwell Causes Trouble

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last week, I posted an interview with Kevin Roose, the author of The Unlikely Disciple. He was the student who spent a semester at Jerry Falwell‘s Liberty University. His book has since been released… and after a bit of controversy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 9 Comments

How Long Did It Take Bart Ehrman to Write His New Book?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Bart Ehrman, the New Testament scholar, recently released his latest book Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (and Why We Don’t Know About Them). An article in the Charlotte Observer sheds light on Ehrman’s biography — he … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 40 Comments

How Many People Still Think Barack Obama is a Muslim?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

According to new research from the Pew Center for People and the Press, there are still people who think Barack Obama is a Muslim and not a Christian. Most likely to believe the lie? Evangelical Christians — nineteen percent of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 22 Comments

Gay Marriage Legal in Iowa!

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t have time to write much right now, but how wonderful it is to hear that Iowa (Iowa!?) is going to make same-sex marriage legal — starting in three weeks. In a unanimous opinion, no less. I live next … Continue reading →

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Advice for Atheists Raising Babies

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It comes from a non-mother, but Laci‘s advice for atheist parents is still worth hearing: Her advice in a nutshell: 1. Raise children with a cultured understanding of world religions 2. Explain your own viewpoint and WHY (danger of religion) … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 20 Comments

JREF is Back on YouTube

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

That is all. I’m not sure why it was taken down, but hopefully we’ll find out the reason soon enough.

Posted in General | 4 Comments

Update: Obama Prayer Poll

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Victory. … You all make me so proud sometimes… Victory is ours. All the problems in the world are solved. Don’t you feel great?!

Posted in General, Politics | 14 Comments

Tony Dungy Joins Obama’s Faith Council

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Tony Dungy used to be the coach of the Indianapolis Colts (and, therefore, Peyton Manning). Now, he’s been tapped to join President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The downside: He supported a gay marriage ban in Indiana … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 10 Comments

Why Is This Christian Club Not Allowed to Form?

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This comes via the Alliance Defense Fund, so I’d take it with a grain of salt. For now, I can’t find any other information about this case. Here’s what it boils down to: A Christian mother wants to form a … Continue reading →

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