Monthly Archives: June 2009

Babies and Punching Bags

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

When programmers make games like this, I imagine they think about who their audience will be… Surely, atheists are a muse for this programmer… (Ok, some of you won’t like the game. In which case, move along, there’s nothing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, FFRF, General | 8 Comments

The Police Prayer Pops Up All Over the Place

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A collection of more local government agencies with God on their websites, all courtesy of Barry McGowan. In the city of Rose Hill, Kansas, the police link to the Police Officer’s Prayer: That same prayer is linked to in the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 22 Comments

Which Group Just Joined the Secular Coalition for America?

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

As of last week, the members of the Secular Coalition for America — the group in Washington D.C. that lobbies on behalf of the non-religious — included the following nine organizations: American Ethical Union American Humanist Association Atheist Alliance International … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Military Atheists, Secular Coalition for America | 7 Comments

My Students Reflect on Their Year in My Math Class, Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Just as I did last year, I gave my math students (mostly sophomores, some seniors) a brief questionnaire at the end of the year. It’s a self-reflection where I gauge what they thought of my class and me as a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 35 Comments

I Can’t Wait Until Talk Like a Pirate Day 2009

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Jen’s pics from Talk Like a Pirate Day 2008 remind me why it’s the greatest holiday of the year. It honors the Flying Spaghetti Monster (peace be upon Him). Just click on the pic below to expand it and enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 13 Comments

Interfaith Understanding

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A quotation from Jesus and Mo, discussing the Tony Blair Faith Foundation: Promoting peace by increasing inter-faith understanding makes about as much sense as promoting sobriety by increasing alcohol consumption. Discuss.

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Humor | 16 Comments

Atheist Billboard to Go Up in South Florida

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The first atheist billboard in South Florida is about to go up thanks to an anonymous donor! It’s straight-forward in its message and makes excellent use of color: The billboard will go up on June 22nd and will remain there … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 44 Comments

Ahmadinejad Wins: Was It “Divine Assessment” Or Fraud?

Posted on June 13, 2009 by

Hello, this is Ron Gold reporting. Damn. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been reelected as President of Iran by the suspiciously high margin of 62.6% to 33.7%. He defeated reformist candidate Mir Hussein Moussavi in a highly disputed election, which has been … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ron Gold | 6 Comments

The Transition from Religion to Non-Religion

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I could use your help to generate a long list of questions (in preparation for an interview). The topic: You used to be religious, but you no longer believe that a god exists. What questions would you have as a … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 46 Comments

Recovering Religionists: For Those Who Have Left the Church

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I love when local atheist groups make the news. Especially in Kansas. Helen T. Gray of The Kansas City Star writes about a group called Recovering Religionists (RR) and what some of the members are dealing with: Julie Price has … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, General | 3 Comments