Monthly Archives: May 2009

There Are Indeed Atheists in Foxholes

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise: The video was created by ChuckyJesus666. (via The Hidden Atheist)

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 12 Comments

A Bad Way To Win Converts

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A lesson for churches: When trying to win over unwitting, young souls, don’t try to lure them into your van. It’s really creepy. And, I’m sure, it’s not what Jesus would have done… According to Colorado Springs School District 11 … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments

The Austrian Atheist Song

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This song is courtesy of the Austrian band wosIsig. (The subtitles help.) Catchy, no? You *know* you’ll be humming that later today… (According to No Guy in the Sky, there’s a mistranslation. The singer isn’t saying she’s a “little atheist.” … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 11 Comments

Why Are the Unaffiliated Becoming Religious Later in Life?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Earlier this week, the Pew Forum released a survey on religious affiliation and found that a number of people raised without religion became religious later in life — in higher percentages than Protestants/Catholics who later became unaffiliated. The main reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 33 Comments

Atheist and Christian Student Groups Win Award at OSU

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple months ago, I engaged in a public dialogue with Christian pastor Jay Gamelin at The Ohio State University. It wasn’t a debate; there was no winner. It was just a chance for two people with different beliefs to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

Jesus in an Armchair

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Do you see Jesus in this picture? I don’t. I’m trying. I think they’re just playing a trick on us. The pareidolia is working overtime. Those ladies say they see him: Judith Ellen and Judith Lynn “Judy” Lanier, mother and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 34 Comments

Can You Hand Out Bibles Near Public Schools?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This disturbing email comes courtesy of a reader who is also a teacher: I teach public school at the 8th grade level in Tacoma, WA. Yesterday after school, I noticed a number of older men outside the school handing out … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 44 Comments

An Atheist Birth Video?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Not trying to feed the troll, but this is too funny to pass up. Below is a video of a birthing simulation. The dummy delivers a baby in a variety of situations (like breech birth) and midwives and obstetricians-in-training can … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Babies, General | 42 Comments

Why Are Churchgoers More Likely to Support Torture?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

For some reason, white evangelical Christians are more likely to support torture than the rest of us: More than half of people who attend services at least once a week — 54 percent — said the use of torture against … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 55 Comments