Monthly Archives: August 2009

When the Neighbor Wants to Take Your Kid to Church

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Imagine your neighbor having this conversation with you: Neighbor: I wanted to ask you about [your son]… We’re going to this thing tomorrow and I wanted to know if he could come?… It’s a church thing, but the kids don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General | 69 Comments

Nampa Classical Academy Can’t Use the Bible

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember the Nampa Classical Academy in Idaho? The charter school that planned to use the Bible as the primary source for teaching material, and had conservative Christians serving in advisory capacities? The school that was a lawsuit waiting to happen? … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 7 Comments

Which Scientist Dealt a Bigger Blow to Religion?

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Economist has a nice, short article about Galileo and the contributions he made. … He saw mountains casting shadows on the moon and realised this body was a world, like the Earth, endowed with complicated terrain. He saw the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 39 Comments

What Do You Do with a Plastic Fetus?

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Datamancer was doing a project where he needed about 4 to 5 plastic fetuses. I don’t know what project that was, but I’m curious… Anyway, apparently, plastic fetuses only come in bags of 50. I did not know this. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General | 26 Comments

“Church” Wins Lottery and They Won’t Have to Pay Taxes On It

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Of all the advantages of having a tax-exemption, I’ll admit this one never came to mind. … a Michigan church is $70,000 richer courtesy of the Michigan Lottery. The Covenant Life Worship Center and its 25 members in Haslett, Mich. … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 22 Comments

Spreading Atheism via Twitter

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

An article at Religion News Service by S.J. Velasquez discussing how atheists are getting our message out via Twitter: Social networking sites and microblog hosts like Twitter are drawing atheists and agnostics out of seclusion and giving them a platform … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 56 Comments

Aftermath of the Iowa Atheist Bus Ads

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Iowa Atheist Bus Campaign went up, down, and back up again. What did we learn from all this? For one, the ads are great for business. It helps the advertising companies: Since [the Iowa ads went back up], DART … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 8 Comments

I’m Going to Dance

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t dance. Ever. It’s for your benefit. But my cousin is getting married in a few weeks and a few of us family friends decided we should do an Indian dance for her. Actually, they decided to do it … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 40 Comments

Should You Hide the Truth About Santa Claus?

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A reader (K) recently had a conversation in which Santa Claus came up. K said that Santa Claus wasn’t real. It wasn’t a big deal or anything at the time, but she worries about what would’ve happened if other parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 62 Comments

Cutest. Babies. Ever. Nom Nom Nom.

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I asked for pictures of you as babies dressed in costumes and you delivered! Reader Lorry‘s daughter never needs another pair of clothing. Just wear this nonstop and all will be right with the world: This costume worked for BlagHag … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General | 14 Comments