Monthly Archives: August 2009

Nigerian Atheist Beaten Up By Witchcraft Believers at Conference

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Leo Igwe is a Humanist and Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Humanist Movement. He recently returned from a conference run by the British Humanist Association, having also given an interview about superstition in his country to the BBC. He was … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 12 Comments

An Atheist Responds to a Christian’s Questions

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s rare I read an interview where every question is interesting and the responses are even better. Internetmonk interviewed atheist Valerie Tarico and the exchange is great reading for both religious and non-religious people. Specifically, the interview is aimed at … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 8 Comments

Rev. Stoltzfoos Delivers Christian Invocation in Pennsylvania Senate

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last week, Rev. Gerry Stoltzfoos was invited to deliver an invocation address to the Pennsylvania state House. When he found out he could not say “In Jesus’ name, Amen” at the end, he decided not to accept the invitation. He … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 6 Comments

Bye Bye, Dinosaur Adventure Land

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Kent Hovind‘s Dinosaur Adventure Land, a creationism theme park, is about to be seized by the government so that it can be sold off to pay the money Hovind owes for committing tax fraud. U.S. District Judge Casey Rodgers’ 16-page … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Science | 11 Comments

They Rejected an Atheist Ad for Being “Offensive”… But They Allow This?

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Lamar Advertising recently rejected this FFRF billboard in Alabama: Here’s what the general manager of the company said at the time: “It was offensive to me,” said Tom Traylor, general manager of Lamar Advertising in Birmingham. “We have the autonomy … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 24 Comments

Looking for Volunteers to Help with Creation Museum Audio Tour

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Michael, a reader of the site, is taking the lead in a project I mentioned on here earlier: An Audio Tour of the Creation Museum. This would be a collaboration of anyone who is visiting the museum next week (and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Science | Leave a comment