Monthly Archives: July 2009

Atheist Bus Campaign in… Halifax, Nova Scotia?

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last time we heard of the Atheist Bus Campaign in Halifax, Nova Scotia, atheists had their ad rejected for being too controversial. The ad in question read: You can be good without God After a recent Supreme Court decision, Metro … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 9 Comments

An Atheist Country Singer: God Isn’t Real

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’m not generally a country music fan, but if all songs were like this, maybe I could get used to it… The song is “God Isn’t Real” by Robbie Fulks and the video was made by SecularAstronomer: An excerpt of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Pop Culture | 17 Comments

Watch The Amazing Meeting 7 Live!

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

For those of you not currently in Vegas, you can watch a live streaming of The Amazing Meeting 7!

Posted in General | 3 Comments

America’s Top Two Atheists

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Quick question: Who are America’s top two atheists? . . . The correct answer is… Rob Sherman and Michael Newdow. You know how I know that? Because Rob Sherman said so. (Modest one, no? ) The two guys are suing … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 16 Comments

Ask Richard: Is My Buddhism Suitable for an Atheist?

Posted on July 11, 2009 by richard wade

Hi Richard, This column is a great idea. Thanks for taking it on. The question is: am I missing something here? Am I ignoring some blind spot of my own? The problem: I am both an atheist and a practicing … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 31 Comments

Coexist Comedy

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a collection of good-natured (SFW) religious/atheist humor, via the Coexist Comedy tour: (Thanks to Ashley for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 1 Comment

Irish Blasphemy Law Passes

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Well, shit. Ireland passed the blasphemy law. What does this mean for Irish citizens? It means you can be convicted for trashing someone’s beliefs if you cause “outrage among a substantial number of the adherents of that religion.” (Again, what … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 39 Comments

Francis Collins Worries Me

Posted on July 10, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef, who works for the Secular Coalition for America.  He also blogs at Rant & Reason … Like Hemant, I’ve been watching the imminent appointment of Francis Collins to head the NIH. Unlike Hemant, I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef | 1 Comment

A Few More Thoughts on Francis Collins

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

After writing my own thoughts on Francis Collins and his appointment to head the National Institutes of Health, I read this piece by Chris Wilson at Slate. Two excerpts stood out to me, addressing the concerns of many atheists: This … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 3 Comments

Ask Richard: A Tricky Situation about Infant Vaccinations

Posted on July 10, 2009 by richard wade

Richard, I think it’s great you’re doing an advice column for us skeptics. My question: My wife’s office has become a maternity ward. Of the 10 eligible women, 5 are pregnant. In the last couple of weeks, they have begun … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Books, General, Pseudoscience, Richard Wade | 18 Comments