Monthly Archives: July 2009

One Christian Calls Out the Others for Being Hypocrites on the Gay Marriage Issue… Then Screws It All Up

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s an article in Christianity Today by senior managing editor Mark Galli called “Is the Gay Marriage Debate Over?” It’s not too hard to pick apart much of what he says, beginning with the very first paragraph. But he does … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 16 Comments

A Simple Atheist Bus Ad Gets Lots of Publicity

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The New York City Atheists have had this ad running on Manhattan buses for the past month: I love the ad because if you get offended by it, then really, you’re the problem. The publicity continues with Clyde Haberman‘s article … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 19 Comments

Christian Company Receives Brilliant Smackdown from a Polite Atheist

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Dale McGowan‘s working on a website for Foundation Beyond Belief, an organization that will focus on humanist generosity and allow for charitable giving from atheists. One web design firm Dale looked into sent him this letter in response to his … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 28 Comments

Brad Pitt Is an Atheist! Kind of…

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Looks like semi-atheist Angelina Jolie finally put her feminine wiles to some good use. Brad Pitt recently made the following comments about religion to BILD (a German newspaper): BILD: Do you believe in God? Brad Pitt (smiling): “No, no, no!” … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 31 Comments

Why is the Discovery Channel Promoting the Creation Museum?

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I thought this was a promotional piece for an episode of MythBusters. It’s not. Discovery Channel ran an ad for the Creation Museum. Or to put it another way: A science channel ran an ad that said the programming on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Science | 21 Comments

Do-It-Yourself God Billboards

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You’ve seen those God billboards before, right? Now, you can make your own. I like this one: This is pretty good, too If you come up with anything good, comment away! (Thanks to Adam for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 19 Comments

Be More Like Jesus…?

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It made me laugh. And that’s why I’m going to non-existent Hell. If you can read the first comment on that website with a straight face and make sense of it, you get bonus points. (via nakedpastor)

Posted in General, Humor | 12 Comments

Failed Activities for Atheist Groups

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

School will start up again shortly and atheist campus group leaders are planning out activities for the year. Jen is asking her group members for advice. They’re not helping: Member: We could have an atheist bacchanalia orgy Me: Why is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 28 Comments

How to Piss Off an Astronomer

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Park Bench has a short collection of questions designed to infuriate any astronomer: 4. To me, the Moon looks like a sort of light cheddar but I’ve heard others refer to it as a brie. What flavor do scientists … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Science | 3 Comments

An Atheist and a Christian: A Love Story… Update!

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I wrote about Kate and Erik a while back — they’re the atheist and Christian couple who found a way to make their relationship work. Both comment on this site frequently. There’s a bit of an update… They’re engaged! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Love, Secular Student Alliance | 35 Comments