Monthly Archives: July 2009

Camp Quest Featured in The Economist

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s an almost-accurate and very positive article about Camp Quest in The Economist today. It’s certainly better than the piece of crap in The Sunday Times (UK) last month. Campers are not told that there is no God; only that … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 5 Comments

A Minor Leaguer’s Faith Goes Unquestioned

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

While we’re talking about religious professional athletes and their praising of God, here’s yet another story. This one, from The Columbus Dispatch, is about baseball player Matt LaPorta. LaPorta was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007, traded to the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 10 Comments

Doctors Helping Jehovah’s Witnesses

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

During my (what the hell was I thinking?) year in medical school, we would often have small group discussions on medical ethics. A scenario would be posed by the doctor leading the group, and we’d discuss possible ways of handling … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 45 Comments

Support an Atheist Comedian

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Larry Brand (the producer of Assume The Position, with Robert Wuhl) is currently interviewing atheists for an upcoming documentary on the “atheist movement” in America. One of his stops will be at The Hollywood Improv, where atheist comedian Keith Lowell … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 2 Comments

A Poll on “In God We Trust” at the Capital Visitor Center

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

As I mentioned earlier, FFRF is suing over the “In God We Trust” plaque being engraved in the new Capitol Visitor Center. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel ran an absurd letter today by Antonio Fins, a man who wants to see … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Politics | 34 Comments

Dan Savage Answers Sex Questions from Religious Readers

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This week, Dan Savage takes on sex questions from religious readers (or about religious family members). This is fun. I enjoyed this response excerpt in particular: … just remind yourself that things have been crawling on top of each other … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, GLBT | 2 Comments

Christian Group Angry That ACLU Is Defending… a Christian Group

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s no surprise that the Religious Right isn’t a fan of the ACLU. But now, a Christian Right group is attacking the ACLU for supporting… another Christian Right group. Merrilee Carlson, the President of Families United For Our Troops and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 22 Comments

Notes to a Christian Professor

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s always nice to see Christians and atheists (and others) reaching out to each other to have conversations about religion and the nature of God. But don’t do it the way Christian theology professor Randal Rauser does it. Some advice … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 32 Comments

Texas “Experts” Suggest Pro-Christian History Curriculum

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

We already know conservative Christians are attacking Science curriculums across the country. Now they’re trying to revise History classes? Oh. It’s Texas. I get it now. Two of the three reviewers proposing pro-Christian revisionist history are: David Barton, founder of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 24 Comments

Ask Richard: Being an “Out” Atheist Without Being a Jerk

Posted on July 15, 2009 by richard wade

Dear Richard I am a member of many online forums and LiveJournal communities. Whenever the subject of things such as ghosts, religion, astrology, homeopathy and other bizarre things come up, I often feel the need to make the lone dissenting … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 23 Comments