Monthly Archives: June 2009

Explaining Communion and Greek Mythology to Your Daughter

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

One day, when Dale McGowan writes a full-length play about his family, I got dibs on front-row tickets on opening night. This scene features Dale and his daughter (Delaney) discussing Communion and Greek Mythology: DELANEY: Okay, I have a question. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General, Humor | 8 Comments

God to be Engraved in Visitor Center

Posted on June 12, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef, who works for the Secular Coalition for America.  He also blogs at Rant & Reason … Nothing says “Visitor Center” like excluding 15% of Americans in large, engraved letters: House Committee Approves Engraving ‘In … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef, Politics | 15 Comments

Superstition Kills: A Must-See Video

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

What’s wrong with superstition? Sometimes, it can make gullible people believe that something other than themselves controls their lives. But in the worst of scenarios, it can kill. We’ve already seen religious superstition do that in the case of Madeline … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 7 Comments

Westboro Baptist Church Just Got Stranger…

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Give it up to Fred Phelps and the folks at Westboro Baptist Church: They definitely know something about atheists. Take a look at their explanation for Sunday’s protest at Seattle Pacific University: Commence Ur trip to hell! We will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General | 24 Comments

Would You Allow Christians To Pray Over Your Baby… If They Asked Nicely?

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Many of you had thoughts on whether or not you’d allow a stranger to pray over your baby. Reader Ruby Leigh wonders if a particular twist on the prayer would change your mind about it: I just read the piece … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 41 Comments

NASCAR and the Creation Museum

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Richard Wade wins the prize for greatest comment in this thread: The Creation Museum NASCAR team thinks the Meijer 300 race is only 3 miles long. Nicely put, Richard. … It’s stereotypical I suppose… but the match doesn’t surprise … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 36 Comments

The Sotomayor Hearings May Now Continue…

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last time I had heard of Rev. Rob Schenck, he was anointing the doorway President Obama would pass through on the way to his Inauguration. With the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor scheduled to begin on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 16 Comments

Cellophane Babies

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Who knew babies came freshly wrapped?! The left one looks very happy. The right one looks like he just noticed the lack of oxygen… (Thanks to Claudia for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 8 Comments

Would You Allow Your Child to Join the Military?

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In response to the post Would You Allow Your Child to Join the Boy Scouts of America?, many of you said no because you disapprove of their discriminatory ways. Plainfieldrob raises an interesting point, though. If you say no to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 65 Comments

Christ’s Sake

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

For some reason, this cracks me up: Jesus just looks so damn happy… (Thanks to Max for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments