Monthly Archives: May 2009

Can You Be Scared of God’s Wrath If You Don’t Believe in Him?

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This was among today’s collection at PostSecret: I wonder how that works… to not believe in a god, but still think that your disbelief will result in something bad… Isn’t that a contradiction? Has anyone else ever felt that way? … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 44 Comments

Bible Distribution Allowed Inside Texas Public School District

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Frisco Independent School District in Texas allows Gideon volunteers to distribute Bibles to schoolchildren: The district permits free Bibles to be put out for students; but there’s a fine line between non-school literature that’s “put out” and “given out.” … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 47 Comments

Atheist Will Pass Along Christians’ Messages When They Get “Raptured”… Is He Ethical?

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I posted this on Reddit and it’s getting decent discussion there, so I’ll post it here as well. Joshua Witter is an atheist in Orlando who is offering to deliver messages for Christians who believe they will soon be Raptured. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 33 Comments

Faith Healing Doesn’t Cure That

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Faith healing doesn’t work on amputees. It doesn’t work on the paralyzed. And it doesn’t work on… well… those parts. (via Freethunk!)

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments

Too Ethical to Pay

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ll admit this comic from Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal made me laugh… But the secret panel just made it funnier:

Posted in General, Humor | 7 Comments

What Charities Should Atheists Support?

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I could use your help to answer this question: What charities/non-profits are worth sponsoring? A few caveats: I’m not interested in atheist groups. They’re wonderful, but I already know about many of them. I’m looking for something new. I would … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 43 Comments

Arizona Governor Bans Planned Parenthood from Health Expo

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

What sort of services does Planned Parenthood provide for women? Breast exams Pap smears Cervical cancer screenings Infertility testings Physical exams Mammograms And, yes, abortions, which make up approximately 3% (PDF) of PP’s total services. With all that they offer, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General, Politics | 10 Comments

How Many Christians Mimes Are There?!

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

We just saw some Christian mimes a couple weeks ago. Now, you’re telling me there are more?! Well… she’s no Susan Boyle… At least this clip comes with an ironic/hilarious twist And when Simon Cowell gives you the option of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 17 Comments

Minnesota Judge May End Up Saving Daniel Hauser’s Life

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Daniel Hauser is the boy brainwashed into thinking his Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be cured by “natural remedies” instead of chemotherapy. His parents are the irresponsible people who have persuaded him to think this way. At least the judge in this … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 24 Comments

Study Concludes Intercessory Prayer Doesn’t Work; Christians Twist the Results

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I was reading an article in Christianity Today and one of the paragraphs made me do a double-take. I couldn’t believe anyone was actually writing it… it was incredible how much fact-twisting was going on. First, a bit of background. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 84 Comments