Monthly Archives: July 2009

Atheist Charity: Food for Banned Books

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I love this idea from Joel Guttormson and the Metro State Atheists in Colorado. They’re running a charity event called Food for Freethought 2009. Given the existing goals of Metro State Atheists, it is only natural that we would attempt … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General, Secular Student Alliance | 8 Comments

Camp Quest UK Gets More Positive Publicity

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You can never have too much publicity. A couple more articles on Camp Quest UK are popping up, and they’re finally getting more of the details right (as opposed to last time…). It’s not run by Richard Dawkins. It’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 6 Comments

For the Atheist Photographers…

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Two things for the atheist photographers out there. Mojoey is running a photography contest and there are five categories in which to enter: Atheism/Religion Travel and People Self-Portrait Altered Images The Natural World I think the winner just gets the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Secular Student Alliance | 3 Comments

A Message from the Creation Museum to the Atheists

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance received an email this morning from the Creation Museum regarding the horde of rationalists who will be visiting in a few weeks. It was addressed to us and PZ Myers. PZ posted it on his site … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Science, Secular Student Alliance | 50 Comments

Church Sermons on Sex

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Prodigal Jon mentions (only half-jokingly) that if churches want to boost membership, they just need to have a sermon series on sex. And many have done just that. Jon also put the following quiz up on his site: Which of … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General, Humor, Love | 4 Comments

The K Street Atheist Lobbyists

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Coalition for America sent out an amusing fundraising email that’s worth checking out. It relates to their new offices on famed lobbying haven “K Street” and what they could use: A financial contribution of: $2,375 pays for one … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Coalition for America | 4 Comments

The Generous Atheist Was Homeless

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Richard Leroy Walters died a couple of years ago, leaving behind $4,000,000. Per his wishes, the money was divided between NPR, a Catholic mission in Phoenix, and several other non-profits. Despite his wealth, Walters didn’t own a car. Or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 17 Comments

Woman Murders Baby Because the “Devil” Told Her To

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: I’m getting taken to task for some of the comments below. Some of it is deserved. I don’t know the histories of these murderers, and I don’t know how religious they are and if they go to church on … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General | 57 Comments

Denny’s Discount for Churchgoers Only

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Denny’s is just setting itself up for a lawsuit. JREF Communication Manager Jeff Wagg went to Denny’s recently where he saw the following flyer: This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. I mentioned a similar incident on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 62 Comments

Why Does Billy Graham Have a Column?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I really would like to know why Rev. Billy Graham has a syndicated column. In his latest one, he spends most of the time talking about something that has nothing to do with the letter-writer’s question. That question is actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Humor, Science | 19 Comments