Monthly Archives: June 2009

A Lapsed Atheist Repeatedly Gets It Wrong

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This article from (conservative website) The American Thinker follows the standard “atheism-is-evil” formula: The author “Jenn Q. Public” suggests that atheists are arrogant (“Make no mistake: Atheists think they’re smarter than you”), suggests that atheists have “idols” of our own … Continue reading →

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Scientific Mix Tape for Kids

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Junior Skeptic (an insert in each issue of Skeptic magazine) offers a science-friendly playlist for children. You can read a description of every song and artist, download every song for free, and parents can check out any advisories (e.g. mild … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General, Science | 4 Comments

A Revised Ten Commandments for Atheists

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This isn’t new, but it worth sharing. It comes from IAmAnAtheist.com: a list of rights and responsibilities for moral atheists: Have no gods. Don’t worship stuff. Be polite. Take a day off once in a while. Be nice to folks. … Continue reading →

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What’s the Alternative to a “Whole Baby”…?

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I get a choice at the hospital?! Who knew. Forget the shirt below. I’m only keeping the left half of my future baby. Ok, so they’re talking about saying “No” to infant circumcisions… but without explanation, that shirt’s just going … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General | 19 Comments

Star Athletes, Megachurches, and a Whole Lot of Money

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

What’s the connection between star athletes and mega-churches? Turns out the athletes help bankroll some of the largest churches in the country (as well as their pastors). Evander Holyfield and Kurt Warner are just two glaring examples of athletes who … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 21 Comments

Voodoo Fire Ritual Nearly Kills Little Girl

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple months ago, Marie Lauradin did something horrible to her only child. She took rum, sprayed it in a circle around her naked six-year-old daughter, poured some on the girl’s head, and then lit the rum on fire. As … Continue reading →

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Chemotherapy Helps Daniel Hauser… What Do His Parents Say Now?

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember Daniel Hauser? He was the boy with Hodgkin’s lymphoma whose mother refused to let him undergo chemotherapy because she wanted him to get better with “natural remedies” (like herbs and vitamins). This would likely have led to his death. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 23 Comments

Does Attending Sunday School Lead to You Leaving the Church?

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If you (are forced against your will to) visit the Creation Museum, you will come across this sign: There’s a joke in there somewhere about how 1 in 3 is not actually 30% and how they should really say “Almost … Continue reading →

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Atheist Bus Campaign in… New York City!

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Guest Contributor

New York City is finally joining the Atheist Bus Campaign! This month, some two dozen buses will roll through Manhattan, debuting our 12-foot long, three foot high message, “You don’t have to believe in god to be a moral or … Continue reading →

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Conversation Killers

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Let’s say you’re having a conversation with a theist. You’re trying to point out inherent contradictions in God-belief. God is omniscient and supposedly knows everything we’re ever going to do, yet still we pray to change our fates… how does … Continue reading →

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