Monthly Archives: September 2009

How Did You Celebrate Blasphemy Day?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Did you do anything blasphemic that was worthwhile today? Let us know Paul Lundgren wrote an open letter to the Catholic League’s Bill Donohue in which he explains why he criticizes the Catholic Church: Bluntly speaking, you deserve it. Your … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 33 Comments

Glenn Beck attacks Us

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

I don’t think this is worthy of anything other than mockery and derision, but Glenn Beck performed what must have been a stream of consciousness rambling monologue on Fox News.  It’s remarkable how he jumps from one topic to another, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 48 Comments

Richard Dawkins Makes American Media Appearances

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Richard Dawkins will be the guest on The Colbert Report tonight He’ll be there to promote his new book, The Greatest Show on Earth It was fun to watch Colbert interview him three years ago, and I doubt this will … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General, Science | 7 Comments

In God We Trusted?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Maybe one day in the future, our coins will look like this… (via nakedpastor)

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments

Atheist Billboard in… Morgantown!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The United Coalition of Reason put up a billboard in Morgantown, West Virginia this week! Why is it important? Neece, the local CoR Coordinator, explains: Here in West Virginia, it seems like everyone must be traditionally religious. People wear crosses … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 16 Comments

DC Voucher Program is Unconstitutional

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

When the details and effects of the DC Voucher Program are examined, there should be no question that should be considered an unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state.  I’m not addressing the program’s efficacy or effect on … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 16 Comments

Columnist Supports Banned Books Week; Illinois Family Institute Objects

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A few days ago, the Chicago Tribune‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural critic Julia Keller spoke out in favor of Banned Books Week: That day marked my first encounter with banned books. I probably don’t need to point out that my mother’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General, GLBT | 22 Comments

Should We Blaspheme? Not Always…

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s Blasphemy Day today. Why do we celebrate it? Blasphemy Day International is a campaign seeking to establish September 30th as a day to promote free speech and stand up in a show of solidarity for the freedom to challenge, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 51 Comments

Repealing the Blasphemy Law and Getting a Secular Irish Constitution

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Blasphemy Day is tomorrow and Atheist Ireland is ready to make a move. As you may recall, the Irish government recently passed a law making it a crime to blaspheme. What is AI doing in response? Atheist Ireland is seeking … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 7 Comments

DC Voucher Debate Recap pt 1

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

I just got back from the DC Young Democrats-sponsored debate on the DC Voucher program.  My side — opposing the program — lost by a single vote, but I really enjoyed myself and heard from various members of the audience … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 1 Comment