Monthly Archives: May 2009

Seth MacFarlane on the Rise of Atheism: “It’s About Fucking Time”

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Guest Contributor

What does Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane have to say about the rise of the atheists? “It’s about fucking time.” Here he is on Real Time with Bill Maher last night: Bill tries to give credit for this to his … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 16 Comments

Teacher Who Called Creationism “Superstitious Nonsense” Loses Case

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There have been a lot of stories this week about James Corbett, a history teacher at a public high school in California. A Christian student of his, Chad Farnan, had claimed Corbett was being hostile to religion in class. Corbett … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 25 Comments

Christian School Punishes Student for Wanting to Go to Prom

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last night was Prom for my high school students. I never sign up to chaperone the dances… partly because I have no desire to see any of my students skanking it up on the dance floor. That was the least … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 17 Comments

1 in 20 Atheists Prays Daily

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I know we like messing with Internet polls… but real ones, too? Or is there an explanation for this? The Pew Research Center reports on what percentage of adherents to various religious faiths pray daily: Unaffiliated is at 22%. Specifically, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 37 Comments

New Orleans’ “Day of Reason” a Success

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I mentioned a couple days ago that New Orleans was planning a Citywide Day of Reason thanks to a local atheist group. You can see the city’s official proclamation here (PDF). Group president Harry Greenberger also delivered a secular invocation … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 5 Comments

God Helps Diaperless Little Boy

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

3-year-old Joshua Childers went missing earlier this week. Thankfully, he was found by a volunteer searcher on Wednesday afternoon. When found, Joshua was wet and covered in ticks. All he had on was a t-shirt and one shoe. He had … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 15 Comments

What Child Milestones Can an Atheist Contribute?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Reader Claudia‘s friends are married and they just had their first child. The mom is a “mild Catholic” — the kind who does weddings, First Communions, funerals, and not much else — and the dad is an atheist. They made … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 22 Comments

Obama’s Proclamation Includes Atheists

Posted on May 8, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef, who works for the American Humanist Association … So the 2009 National Day of Prayer has come and gone.  Obama issued a proclamation as mandated by congress, but he didn’t hold a ceremony as … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 10 Comments

Can Praying Be Considered Religious Intolerance?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

David Silverman of American Atheists was asked this question on a radio interview: Do you get offended when someone says “I’ll pray for you”? While we all know the sentiment and good intentions behind that phrase, Dave responded that he … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 39 Comments

Atheist Bust Campaign

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t know how this idea originated… but I like it! The Atheist Bust Campaign: But who should be the model…? (And did I just open up a can of worms?) (That mockup is by Flickr user Krypto.)

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Humor | 45 Comments