Monthly Archives: May 2009

God’s President

Posted on May 29, 2009 by greaternewhope

Hey everyone, this is Ron Gold reporting: During his eight years as president, there was always speculation that George W. Bush believed his decisions were guided by God.  Since leaving office, these suspicions have only intensified.  For example, take this … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ron Gold | 9 Comments

Is Focus on the Family Inching to the Left?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Kelly Rosati, a representative from James Dobson‘s Focus on the Family, recently met with the Obama administration to talk about adoption programs and children in foster care. Rosati actually had positive things to say about them after the meeting! But … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 15 Comments

They Need to Come Out of the Closet

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Pop quiz: What is this author talking about? In some black communities it’s akin to donning a white sheet and a Confederate flag. In others, it’s ostensibly tolerated yet whispered about, branded culturally incorrect and bad form, if not outright … Continue reading →

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The Secular Principles Pinky Swear

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Conservative Christian teens have the Silver Ring Thing. What do non-religious people have? How about a Secular Principles Pinky Swear? It was started by a group of young humanist activists from Georgia: I strive to live my life according to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 14 Comments

Rational Thinking and Facts!? Oh No!

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Onion mockup addresses a real situation: When people talk about their faith, the downsides include hearing a lot of bad logic, listening to superstitious nonsense, and having fundamentalists say they want an even more Christian society: At least The … Continue reading →

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The Onto-Illogical Argument

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Apparently, I have a habit of linking to attractive atheist women on YouTube and saying as much. You say you want fair and balanced. Ok then. I give you an attractive male, Scott Clifton (a.k.a. TheoreticalBullshit), a former actor on … Continue reading →

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Rational Comedy for an Irrational Planet

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Every so often, I go to this show in Chicago where the actors perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. The plays can be funny, sad, political, symbolic, etc. Each of them has a cryptic title that may or may not … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Science, Secular Student Alliance | 12 Comments

Meet Rebecca Rubin… Apparently, Dolls Can Be Jewish

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This Sunday, Rebecca Rubin will go on sale. She’s the latest American Girl doll in the collection. (photo via The New York Times) What makes her unique? She is a 9-year-old girl living on the Lower East Side in 1914 … Continue reading →

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God Has Stopped Riding the Bus

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Even Time magazine is reporting on the atheist bus campaign in Chicago (and beyond). It’s not an opinion piece; it’s just giving background on the bus campaign and what supporters hope to accomplish: The aim, [American Humanist Association executive director … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 7 Comments

I’ve Successfully Deconverted Him!… Now What?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Atheist reader Santiago has a friend (let’s call him Bob) who is a fundamentalist Christian… or used to be, anyway. After several years of the two men discussing and debating faith, Bob has finally admitted that his faith is under … Continue reading →

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