Monthly Archives: July 2009

An Easy Way for Irish People to Leave the Catholic Church

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If you’re (literally) an Irish Catholic, and you want to leave the Roman Catholic Church, you now have an easy way out. It takes three steps. Hundreds of like-minded people have completed an “actus defectionis” or “declaration of defection” on … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, General | 12 Comments

NO GODS License Plate in Indiana is Approved!

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, I posted about Jason from Indiana. His request for a license plate reading NO GODS was rejected by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. There’s good news to report! Jason wrote this in an email: I got … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 7 Comments

The Blaspheming Begins

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Now that Ireland has passed blasphemy laws, individuals and groups are ready to challenge it. Ian O’Doherty wrote this in The Irish Independent: So, we’re now officially the most religiously deranged country in the civilised world. Now that blasphemous libel … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 50 Comments

Pharmacists Must Dispense Plan B

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember those pharmacists who refused to dispense Plan B (a “morning-after” pill) because they were religiously opposed to it? And remember how pissed off you were because who the $#&% are they to decide what’s best for women? Pharmacists in … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General, Lawsuits | 27 Comments

Jesus at the Soccer Game

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I thought it was overtly religious when college football quarterback Tim Tebow wore black strips under his eyes with religious phrasing during the BCS championship game: Apparently, that’s nothing. Check out what Brazilian soccer players Kaka (below) and Lucio did … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 34 Comments

The Creationist Dice

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

According to the hidden text, if you make the dice (die?) and send a picture, you get a million points! (via SMBC)

Posted in General, Humor | 1 Comment

The Atheist Picnic?

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’m sure this sign would come in handy if atheists are ever having a picnic… (Thanks to Rick for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General | 10 Comments

A Review of Your Religion is False by Joel Grus

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A few months ago, I posted a video of a talk by Joel Grus. That talk has now turned into a book: It doesn’t matter what you believe, Grus thinks your religion is false. To all those people who think … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 12 Comments

Ask Richard: Disagreeing About Future Children and Prayer

Posted on July 12, 2009 by richard wade

”Disbelieving on a Deadline” wrote a long and detailed letter about his relationship with his girlfriend. I have edited it to distill it down to the essential issues of their relationship. To summarize their background: They are both scientists, currently … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, General, Love, Richard Wade | 29 Comments

Sarah Palin as a Metaphor for God?

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I always read Andrew Sullivan‘s blog, The Daily Dish. Anyone who reads it knows that Andrew has continuously called out Sarah Palin on her bullshit ever since John McCain picked her last year, one of only a handful of journalists … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 13 Comments