Monthly Archives: September 2009

Ask Richard: One Spouse Became an Atheist After a Few Years of Marriage

Posted on September 1, 2009 by richard wade

Dear Richard, Over the last few years my beliefs have changed drastically from fundamentalist Christian (since childhood) to staunch atheist. There came a certain point in which I finally shed my fear-based beliefs and overcame my indoctrination to religion and … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 47 Comments

A Child Questions Noah’s Ark

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ve never seen the USA show Psych before, but this clip makes me want to start. The background: Each episode begins with a flashback of main character Shawn Spencer‘s life. That flashback somehow connects to the present-day plot. Just watch … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 22 Comments

Cherry Creek School District Lawsuit Settled

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A while back, Cherry Creek Public Schools began promoting “40 Developmental Assets” — a program that would help students become “responsible and confident young adults.” One of those assets was Asset Number 19. It suggested “young adults spend one or … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits | 38 Comments

Did God Perform Heart Surgery on Pat Robertson?

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: A press release put out by Robertson’s people does thank doctors, though almost as a throwaway line: Robertson said, “Only the prayers of thousands of believing people kept me on this earth. As it is, I anticipate many more … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 21 Comments

Bill Donohue and Me

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

Hemant has been urging me to tell this story, and with the recent mentions of Bill Donohue, it seems like a good time to bring this up: Yes, I’m laughing at Bill Donohue on Fox News.  (Here’s a link) This … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Jesse Galef, War on Christmas | 19 Comments

Ken Ham : Buddhist Temple :: Rationalists : Creation Museum

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The pot meets the kettle again. The Creation Museum’s founder Ken Ham has been visiting Japan this past week. He made a trip to a Buddhist temple, and it’s very strange to see him discussing the faith. He sounds remarkably … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 40 Comments

Bill Donohue vs. Penn & Teller

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In case you missed it, the seventh season finale of Penn & Teller: Bullshit! aired a few days ago. The topic: The Vatican. Reasonable Catholics are speaking out against this… and by Catholics, I mean only Bill Donohue. And by … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 44 Comments