Monthly Archives: August 2009

Is the Controversy Over?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Nathan Black of The Christian Post is reporting on the war of words between Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute and myself. At least Black mentioned my book title… unlike *some* Christian “family” groups I know… And he gets … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 45 Comments

The Up Side to Psychic Powers

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

When it works, it’s beautiful: (via XKCD)

Posted in General, Humor | 22 Comments

Atheists and Ambiguous Wording

Posted on August 25, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef, who works for the Secular Coalition for America. He also blogs at Rant & Reason … When Bruce Ledewitz (author of “Hallowed Secularism”) found out who I work for, he said with a grin … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Jesse Galef, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 27 Comments

Atheist Comedian Releases New Album

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Keith Lowell Jensen has made a name for himself as an “atheist comedian” with the Co-Exist comedy tour. His latest album, To The Moon… Live at Luna’s, is available for purchase today. I had a chance to hear it and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 2 Comments

Another Religion-Related Family Moment

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I had to think for a moment about why this comic strip was both funny and tragic. I finally figured it out. It’s the “haha” in the second panel. That’s what gives it that special little kick. (via Comic Blasphemy)

Posted in Coming Out, General, Humor | 19 Comments

Are These Atheist Bus Ads Offensive, too?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There have been plenty of people in the news throwing hissy fits after seeing atheist bus ads like this one: Most recently, Iowan Angela Shiel was suspended from her job because refused to drive a bus with those ads on … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 24 Comments

Help Maine Keep Same-Sex Marriage Legal

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Back in May, the Maine legislature legalized same-sex marriage. This November, voters in the state will have an opportunity to overturn that law. We can’t let that happen. Just as we saw with Proposition 8 in California in 2008, Maine … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 32 Comments

Ask Richard: Paying for Religious Activities That He Doesn’t Believe In

Posted on August 25, 2009 by richard wade

Richard, We have a very close family friend that is like a second mother to our children. She is a devout Lutheran (Missouri Synod) and so are her children. They likely suspect I’m atheist, but we don’t ever talk about … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Generosity, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 30 Comments

Suspended Iowa Bus Driver Back at Work Today

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The point of atheist bus ads is not to make anyone angry. It’s to provoke discussions about a subject many people find uncomfortable and let closeted atheists know that they are not alone. Last week, Iowa bus driver Angela Shiel … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 32 Comments

Q&A with the Supreme Pastafarian

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Bobby Henderson, the founder of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, is hosting a nice question-and-answer session over at Reddit. He’s answering everything so get your questions in there!

Posted in General, Humor | 1 Comment