Monthly Archives: October 2009

Ex-Muslim Gets Death Threats for Speaking Out in Tulsa

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Sabri Husibi is a former Muslim who recently spoke at a gathering for the Tulsa Atheists (Oklahoma). He became an atheist at a young age when, while attending Quran school (to become an imam), he discovered he no longer had … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 28 Comments

Can You Be Alone with Someone of the Opposite Sex if You’re Married?

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A few months ago, I heard a story about a woman working at a Christian summer camp who needed a ride back to her cabin. Her co-worker (a male) was there and also needed a ride. Her boss (a male) … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 105 Comments

Satan Did It

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Oh man! All the fundies were right all along. Million-year-old fossils? Just planted by Satan. Radiometric dating? The devil’s handiwork. The genetic similarities of different species? I’ll let the video explain that one… At least we now know where the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments

The Crystal Ball Knows All

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Yep. It read my mind. I was impressed: (via Luke Surl Comics)

Posted in General, Humor, Pseudoscience | 16 Comments

It’s Sunday. Do You Know Where Your Supreme Court Justices Are?

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Six of the U.S. Supreme Court members spent the day attending Red Mass — a special service for law professionals that has been held since 1953. The Mass requests guidance from the Holy Spirit for all who seek justice, and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 14 Comments

John Oliver Talks to Jesus-Gun-Loving Tea Party Protester

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In case you missed it last week, John Oliver of The Daily Show spoke to Tea Party protesters to get their advice for the G20 protesters. This lady may have been the scariest Teabagger of them all… The Daily Show … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 12 Comments

Smith-Cotton High School’s Evolution Band Shirts Now on Sale

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You remember this shirt? That was the shirt worn by some high school band members in Sedalia, Missouri… that is, until religious parents called to complain they were offended by evolution: [Assistant Superintendent Brad] Pollitt said the district is required … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Science | 12 Comments

The Lodi Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The city of Lodi, California used to allow non-denominational, non-sectarian prayers before City Council meetings. That was a bad idea back in May when it was instituted. Somehow, they’ve made it worse. On Wednesday night, the Lodi (California) City Council … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 15 Comments

Worst Dilemma Ever

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A Klondike bar in your freezer begins talking to you, claiming to be the voice of God. It instructs you to slay your firstborn son. What would you do-o-o? (via McSweeney’s)

Posted in General, Humor | 36 Comments

More Faith-Healing Death Panels

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Members of the Followers of Christ church in Oregon City, Oregon don’t seem to like babies… an unusually high rate of them are dying, and all of these deaths are preventable. According to Myrna Cunningham, a former church member: Mothers … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 8 Comments