Monthly Archives: May 2009

Chris Matthews Lets Creationist Tom Tancredo Off the Hook

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Chris Matthews, you’ve disappointed me. Yesterday, he brought Republican Congressman Mike Pence on his show to ask how Republicans could be so anti-science when they know so little about it. Pence knew next to nothing about evolution and Matthews delivered … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Science | 14 Comments

Jesusalami

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is a new low for pareidolia fans. Now, we’re not even trying. Nancy Simoes was cooking fried salami when she saw God in the skillet. Let it out. You know you want to. Tell everyone you know to leave … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 22 Comments

Why Are Atheists Less Intelligent Than Christians?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Because God = Scissors. Your favorite Poe explains it all: (via Jesusophile)

Posted in General, Humor | 22 Comments

Roger Ebert’s Views on Death

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Film critic Roger Ebert beautifully and eloquently discusses his eventual death: What I expect will most probably happen is that my body will fail, my mind will cease to function, and that will be that. My genes will not live … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

Your Mom Claims to be Psychic… How Do You Respond?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A reader on this site came out as an atheist to his mother a few months ago. They’ve handled it like many families do — by ignoring it. That was fine by him, but lately, he’s been getting emails from … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 57 Comments

It’s One Bad Review… Move On

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Occasionally, I receive books to review for this site. Some of them are good. Not all, though. Usually, I can tell if they’re bad within a page or two and I just stop reading. It’s just not worth the effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 15 Comments

Update to the Military Proselytizing Story

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

On Monday, Al Jazeera reported that American soldiers were illegally proselytizing in Afghanistan, distributing Bibles in native languages. On Tuesday, the military took action: Reuters News says the Bibles were confiscated and destroyed after Qatar-based Al Jazeer television showed soldiers … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 4 Comments

Oppose H. Res. 397: Affirming the “Religious History” of our Nation

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA), the Founder and Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, sponsored House Resolution 397: Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation’s founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 39 Comments

Indiana Bus Company Rejects Atheist Ad

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s the ad that atheists in Indiana wanted to put on buses: I think it’s very uplifting. It says that morals are not synonymous with religious faith. It invites those who agree to check out the website. The bus campaign … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 46 Comments

Pat Robertson Gives Dating Advice to Christian Engaged to Atheist

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I know that everyone here looks to only two places for relationship advice: Savage Love and Pat Robertson. Robertson received a question from a newly-Christian woman who has been with her fiance for four years. He’s an atheist. She asks … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 43 Comments