Monthly Archives: October 2009

A New Kind of Christian Book Burning

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The website for Amazing Grace Baptist Church in North Carolina is down right now… but there’s a reason for that. People are slamming the servers to learn about their upcoming Halloween book burning. Pastor Marc Grizzard and his church’s members … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 34 Comments

Finally, Some Good News for Simon Singh

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The famed author and skeptic Simon Singh has been encountering setback after setback in his case against chiropractics. This all began when he wrote an article saying that the British Chiropractic Association “is the respectable face of the chiropractic profession … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 10 Comments

Another Reason Not to Shop at Walmart

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Christian video games are bad enough as it is. So often, they’re low-quality versions of real entertainment. (Remember Guitar Praise and Dance Praise 2 — The ReMix?) But if you’re trying to sell the Jesus kitsch, you might as well … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 47 Comments

A Replacement for “So Help Me God”

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last month, I posted about a newly-minted lawyer named Jen who said an alternative oath during her initiation ceremony. Instead of saying, “So Help Me God,” she said, “On my honor.” Reader Sarah just began a new job and faced … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 41 Comments

Colbert and Atheist Crosses

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef – The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Salazar v. Buono, the case about an 8-foot-tall cross erected as a war memorial on government property.  Rob Boston of Americans United for Separation of … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Jesse Galef, Lawsuits | 28 Comments

Letter to a Christian Grandma

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

And you thought your atheism led to family drama?! Josh recently got a 33-page letter from his Christian grandma. It was prompted by Josh’s parents telling her he was an atheist. You can read it here, here, and here (PDFs). … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 53 Comments

A Real Statement from Albuquerque City Council Member Don Harris

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s been a lot of back and forth here on the Albuquerque city council election between incumbent Don Harris and challenger David Barbour. Harris was re-elected, but certain issues have not yet been resolved. In summary, Harris criticized Barbour for … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 23 Comments

Ask Richard: Mother Objects to Donating My Body to Science

Posted on October 13, 2009 by richard wade

Hi Richard, I have recently organized for my body to be donated to science when I die. It will go to the nearest University for use by trainee doctors. I feel that my body would be better off used for … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Generosity, General, Richard Wade | 18 Comments

The Secular Student Alliance’s $50,000 Challenge

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is an incredible opportunity for atheists. There are currently more 18-25-year-olds who are not affiliated with any religion than ever before. The Secular Student Alliance has grown faster this year than at any time in our ten-year history. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General, Secular Student Alliance | 23 Comments

2012 Presidential Election: Obama vs. Creationist?

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Among the current frontrunners for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination are Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, and Tim Pawlenty. What do they have in common? They don’t accept evolution. Razib Khan writes: … it looks like 3 of the front-runners for … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Science | 30 Comments