Monthly Archives: May 2009

Mike Pence (R-IN) Gets Hammered on his Creationism by Chris Matthews

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If you want to denounce science, then you should first understand science. Mike Pence, a Congressperson from Indiana, can’t even come clean about his Creationist beliefs: A partial transcript: Matthews: Do you believe in evolution, sir? Pence: Umm… do I … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Science | 16 Comments

The Submissive Jesus Talking Prayer Answering Head

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is some great Christian kitsch: The Submissive Jesus Talking Prayer Answering Head. You pray, you twist his crown of thorns, and Jesus will yelp in anguish while saying one of over a hundred random phrases. Just check out the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 5 Comments

Before You Became an Atheist…

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s an interesting thread on the Friendly Atheist Forums started by wall0645. Many of us were raised with religion and it took some time before we became atheists. Which raises this question about your pre-atheism days: … when you looked … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 32 Comments

Philadelphia Cops Paid To Attend Church?

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This letter comes from a new police recruit in Philadelphia. He’s also an atheist. Can you help him out? Today I was told that the police academy will be sending its recruit class to “Blue Mass” on Friday at Philadelphia’s … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 11 Comments

Atheists Are Like Anthropologists…

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Do your parents know about your atheism? Are you still in the closet at home? Neon Genesis posed a wonderful analogy about such atheists on the Friendly Atheist Forums: I also don’t think it’s hypocritical for you to hide your … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 18 Comments

New Orleans Declares This Thursday “Citywide Day of Reason”

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is a great contrast to the National Day of Prayer. In 2005, the New Orleans Secular Humanist Association was issued the following Proclamation from Mayor Ray Nagin to celebrate the National Day of Reason: This year, they’ll be awarded … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 22 Comments

Is There a Heaven? asks News Reporter

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Why is a news station doing a story on whether Heaven exists? Probably for the same reason they give airtime to kooks who see Jesus in their furniture… At least they featured an atheist, Edwin Kagin, in the piece. The … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 29 Comments

Why Is This Man Shooting Grandma?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember this video? This coupon is eerily reminiscent: That ad is courtesy of Faith2Action, a Christian Right group, worried about what would happen if a hate-crimes bill currently in Congress passed. Apparently, it means you’re going to shoot senior citizens. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 43 Comments

Guess Who Said It?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The question: In the last month, same-sex marriage has become legal in Iowa and Vermont. What do you think about same-sex marriage at a state level? The response: At a state level, it’s up to them. I don’t want it … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 31 Comments

Obama’s Proclamation on the National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Once again, Obama is giving an unnecessary hand to the Religious Right by issuing a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer (this Thursday, May 7th). “President Obama is a committed Christian and believes that we should be engaging Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 12 Comments