Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Honest-to-God True Story of the Atheist

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If you’re in Washington, D.C. over the next couple weeks, you may want to check out this show at the Capital Fringe Festival: The Honest-to-God True Story of the Atheist. The show, written by Dan Trujillo and directed by Isaac … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Humor | 8 Comments

The Empty Red Envelope Conspiracy Theory

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Earlier this year, several pro-life individuals participated in a project called the Red Envelope Campaign in which they sent an empty, red envelope to President Obama at the White House. There was a message on the back saying that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General, Politics | 30 Comments

The Faith of Albert Pujols

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

When you’re watching the baseball All-Star Game tonight, you’re bound to see Albert Pujols get a great reception from the hometown St. Louis crowd. When that happens, think about this article about him by Jeff Passan that discusses Pujols’ Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 21 Comments

FFRF Sues Over “In God We Trust” at Capitol Visitor Center

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

We already know the top two atheists are suing over the fiasco at the Capitol Visitor Center. Here’s the case in a nutshell: Last week, the House and the Senate passed resolutions directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 6 Comments

When Religious People Explain Their Beliefs, They Sound Ridiculous

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

To no one’s surprise, I don’t think it’s productive for atheists to call religious people names. You want to attack the arguments, not the people making them. Sometimes, though, the religious people make a better case for atheism than we … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 23 Comments

An Atheist’s Version of Dante’s Inferno

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s an interesting book idea. S.A. Alenthony (a pen name) rewrote Dante’s Inferno, but from an atheist’s perspective — Same poetic style and everything. It’s called The Infernova. One major difference is that punishments would be offered to “televangelist-frauds, pedophile-priests, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 81 Comments

Atheist Billboard in Alabama Makes Christians Angry

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has been putting this billboard up across the country: The “Imagine No Religion” is hardly offensive… it doesn’t attack or mock a particular faith. It merely suggests the thought of life without religion using the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General | 25 Comments

Ask Richard: Needing Secular Counseling After a Mastectomy

Posted on July 13, 2009 by richard wade

Mr. Wade, This may be an ordinary complaint from a non-believer, but every time I have had to stay in hospital for more than an hour, a “patient advocate” comes into my room and wants to pray with or for … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 19 Comments

A U.S. Senator Should Know Better

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef, who works for the Secular Coalition for America.  He also blogs at Rant & Reason … I’ve been watching the confirmation hearing for Justice Sonia Sotomayor.  It’s of particular interest to the Secular Coalition … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 12 Comments

Been Debaptized?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If any of you atheists have been “debaptized” at a ceremony or conference, please let me know. It’s for a reporter. This posting will self-destruct in about an hour…

Posted in General | 11 Comments