Monthly Archives: July 2009

A Brief Summary of the Ireland Blasphemy Law

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t know if you’ve been keeping up with the Irish Blasphemy Law saga, but I haven’t. And there’s a lot of info out there. This post is more for me, just to gather everything that’s been happening in one … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 23 Comments

Cops & Clergy, United?

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is located in the southeast part of the state. On the website of the local Sheriff’s office, they have one section that seems questionable. It’s called Cops & Clergy. The Jefferson Cops and Clergy Coalition is an … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General | 2 Comments

Damned If You Do…

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper was given a Communion Wafer at a recent funeral. He put it in his pocket. Check it out at the 0:30 mark of this video: Now the uproar begins. Monsignor Brian Henneberry, vicar general and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 38 Comments

Why Don’t Bees Go to Heaven?

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is cute and catchy Partial lyrics: So why don’t worms go to Heaven? And germs go to Heaven? Spiders, snakes and sperms go to Heaven? It’s quite expected that they’re not resurrected, ‘Cause man created God. (via infinitedeity — … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 9 Comments

At a Yankees Game? You Can Leave During “God Bless America” Now

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple months ago, I mentioned a story about Bradford Campeau-Laurion, who was kicked out of the old Yankee Stadium last August because “he tried to use the restroom during the playing of ‘God Bless America.’” The story now has … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 14 Comments

Don’t Like Our Church? Then You Can’t See Your Kids

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Imagine for a moment the following scenario: You got married several years ago and had two children with your wife. You all attend an evangelical Christian church on weekends. During your visits to the church, you begin to grow wary … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 35 Comments

Do You Know What Time It Is?

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

For the American readers, at some point this morning, in whatever time zone you’re in, the time will be: 04:05:06 07/08/09 (4:05 am, 6 seconds, on July 8th, 2009.) You know what the significance of that is? There is none. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 17 Comments

Ask Richard: Perplexed by Irrational Religious Explanations for a Suicide

Posted on July 7, 2009 by richard wade

Richard, I would like your advice on the following: I’m an atheist, my wife is a fairly liberal cafeteria christian. Recently her good friend, an evangelical christian, committed suicide. No note was left, no reasons were given. At the funeral, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 19 Comments

Anti-Gay Pastor May Get Seat in Chicago City Council

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus is a pastor of a church in a neighborhood in Chicago. He may end up getting a seat in the Chicago City Council via appointment, as opposed to winning it in an election. It’s not all … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 15 Comments

Arizona State Senator Sylvia Allen (R) says Earth is 6,000 Years Old

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Arizona state Senator Sylvia Allen (R) — Would you expect otherwise? — nonchalantly explains that the Earth is 6,000 years old. Twice. She says this while voicing her support for uranium mining in the state. Ironically, it’s by studying the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 26 Comments