Monthly Archives: October 2009

Salazar v. Buono Oral Arguments

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday, the oral arguments in Salazar v. Buono took place in the Supreme Court. Some background to the case: In the 1930s, the Veterans of Foreign Wars put up a cross in the Mojave National Preserve in California as a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 19 Comments

Doomsday Cults That Still Exist

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There are several cults in existence which still prophesize the end of the world — in the relatively near future. Maybe others would take them more seriously if they just pushed back their end date a little bit… We’re all … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 24 Comments

The Shroud of Turin is a Fake. But You Already Knew That

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ll admit, when I heard about this story, I was just surprised to learn that anyone actually takes the Shroud of Turin seriously. Are some Christians really that gullible? What’s that? Ken Ham, you say? *sigh* Never mind.

Posted in General | 27 Comments

OKCupid: Astrology is Useless and It Pays to Not Take Religious Beliefs Seriously

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The last time dating website OKCupid released data about its users, we discovered that saying you’re an atheist can help you get a date! Recently, they released a few more charts that are revealing both for what they tell us … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love, Pseudoscience | 24 Comments

A Campus Group’s Response to the International Day of Prayer

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday was the International Day of Prayer. (Not to be confused with the National Day of Prayer, which is a yearly political stunt with ties to Focus on the Family.) In honor of it, the Campus Crusade for Christ chapter … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 11 Comments

Update on the Don Harris and David Barbour Election

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: If you’d like to donate to Mr. Barbour to help him recoup the cost of the campaign, information is here. There is no PayPal link just yet. … Yesterday, I posted about Don Harris, a member of the Albuquerque … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 16 Comments

The Silly Ten Commandments

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I know we’ve all heard the arguments before, but I never get tired of hearing of how absurd the Ten Commandments are: Of course, no smackdown of the list is complete without watching George Carlin‘s classic bit. (via Stupid Evil … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 7 Comments

Ask Richard: Should I “Come Out” as an Atheist in my College Application Essay?

Posted on October 6, 2009 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I am a senior in high school and I am preparing to start the college admissions process. A few of the colleges that I am planning on applying to use the Common Application. The essay for the Common … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, Education, General, Richard Wade, Secular Student Alliance | 25 Comments

Albuquerque City Councilor Don Harris Attacks Opponent for Being an Atheist

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Albuquerque, New Mexico has a City Councilor named Don Harris who is doing everything in his power to pull an Elizabeth Dole and lose an election by attacking his challenger’s ties to atheism. This is part of a mailer Harris … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 38 Comments

How Would You Handle a Company Chaplain?

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

An article in the Charlotte Observer by John Murawski talks about the increased use of Christian chaplains in the workplace. Is it legal? According to the law experts cited in the piece, yes, with certain precautions. Corporate chaplains are an … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 39 Comments