Monthly Archives: August 2009

Sean Faircloth’s Speech at the Secular Student Alliance 2009 Conference

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Guest Contributor

At the Secular Student Alliance conference a few weeks ago, Sean Faircloth, the Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America spoke. You can check out the talk below. Faircloth talks about the dangers of faith-”healing” and faith-based initiatives, among … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America, Secular Student Alliance | 3 Comments

The Winning Strategy for Atheists

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Internet Monk has a message for his fellow Christians (emphasis his). Write this down: When the coming evangelical collapse happens, and especially when thousands of our young people bolt for non-believer status, a lot of it will be COMPLETELY … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 24 Comments

Article About James Randi and JREF

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: A few changes have been made to this posting since I first put it up. … Here’s an extensive article about James Randi and JREF, courtesy of Michael J. Mooney of The Riverfront Times, an alternative newspaper in St. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 7 Comments

Another Faith Healing Death

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

17-year-old Zachery Swezey died of a ruptured appendix a few months ago… his body got warmer, he began vomiting, and he suffered from severe diarrhea. What did his parents do about all this? During those three days, aunts, uncles and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 30 Comments

Ohio Public School District Values “Belief in God”; FFRF Responds

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is one of the many reasons I like the Freedom From Religion Foundation: Even when they could easily win a lawsuit, that is their last option. It’s partly strategic (FFRF resources can then be used on other cases) and … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Politics | 18 Comments

Jaycee Lee Dugard’s Kidnapper Found While Proselytizing

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Over the past couple days, you may have heard the story of Jaycee Lee Dugard, the woman who was abducted at the age of 11 and kept in captivity for 18 years. During that time, she was raped and gave … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 36 Comments

Studies on Hell-Believers?

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

“Bob” was reading a book about Hell and had a question I couldn’t answer: I was wondering if you could direct me toward any studies that show people who believe in Hell value other people less. [A Christian friend] claims … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 36 Comments

Ashley’s Boobs

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is what the Internets was made for: Boobs. And booze. And using their combined power to raise money to find the cure(s) for breast cancer. You can donate in advance by going here. (via healthyaddict)

Posted in General | 13 Comments

Michele Bachmann’s Solution to the Health Care Crisis

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann was recently on a “teletownhall” meeting to spread lies about the health care bill in Washington. She also offered this solution: “That’s really where this battle will be won — on our knees in prayer and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 41 Comments

Refusing an Atheist Cashier

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The ending to this exchange is priceless: Me: “That will be 17.50, please.” Customer: “Are you a Christian, dear?” Me: “Why do you ask?” Customer: “Are you?” Me: “Well, no. Why do you want to know?” Customer: “Oh. I would … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 32 Comments