Monthly Archives: June 2009

District Court Rules on a Graduation Speech About Jesus

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In 2006, Erica Corder was named valedictorian at Lewis-Palmer High School near Colorado Springs, CO. She was one of 15 valedictorians (which I say defeats the whole purpose of the title). Because of the number of top-ranked students, it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 25 Comments

Disney PIXAR’s Up Scares the Conservative Christians

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Pastor Deacon Fred has seen Disney PIXAR’s Up and he doesn’t like it one bit: If the sight of an old man with balloons in a confined space, alone with a little boy doesn’t raise every anointed hair on your … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 25 Comments

“Good Without God” Essay Contest

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The United Coalition of Reason is sponsoring an essay contest that could earn you $1,000. What do you have to do? Please tell us your personal story, in 500 words or less: what does it mean for you to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General, Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

Magic Center Dwight Howard Knows Why His Team is in the NBA Finals

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

God loves the Orlando Magic, says center Dwight Howard. Again. Or to put it another way, God hates the LA Lakers. And LeBron James. Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com is tired of Howard’s Godtalk: Why, Howard was asked, should the Orlando … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 24 Comments

Atheist vs. Starbucks Barista

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Atheist Darryl walked into a Starbucks recently wearing an OUT Campaign t-shirt. He didn’t have the most intellectually fulfilling conversation with the conversational barista on duty… Here’s how it went down: Barista: “The Out Campaign!” Darryl: [Smiling] Yes. Barista: What … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 108 Comments

The Church-State Walls Breaks Down

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Joel Pett of the Lexington Herald-Leader explains the breakdown of the wall of separation between church and state:

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Humor | 4 Comments

What Do Atheists Not Understand About Faith?

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Wall0645 began this thread in the Forums and I’d like to continue it here: I often see atheists/evolutionists criticize Creationists for not bothering to actually understand what evolution says before criticizing it. This is a valid complaint. How can you … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 75 Comments

Would You Allow Christians To Pray Over Your Baby?

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There are plenty of reasons not to shop at Walmart. This one won’t be found in any documentary, though. Atheist Kelly went to get some groceries and other goods with her husband and baby LuLu in tow. While there, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 72 Comments

We Have Their Ear

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef, who works for the Secular Coalition for America.  He also blogs at Rant & Reason … I’m back from my short vacation and started my first day with the Secular Coalition for America.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Military Atheists, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 16 Comments

Have You Ever Received an Atheism-Related Death Threat?

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s ironic that during “Rationalist Week ’09″ sponsored by the Leeds University Atheist Society (in the United Kingdom), a student in the group received a death threat. It is said the student, who wished to remain anonymous, was threatened while … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 25 Comments