Monthly Archives: October 2009

Now I Understand How Churches Operate…

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Just once, It would be incredible to hear a pastor or televangelist say, “You know, we’re ok for now. No need to give to us today. Give it to a good charity instead!” (via David Hayward)

Posted in Churches, General, Humor | 14 Comments

The Arrogance of the Clergy

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Pat Condell is back and he releases a lot of pent-up frustration in this video: George Carlin would have been proud. He never was a fan of the clergy, either…

Posted in Churches, General | 19 Comments

How Our Brain Treats Religious Beliefs and Actual Facts

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Sam Harris (yes, that one) and colleagues recently published a paper titled “The Neural Correlates of Religious and Nonreligious Belief.” The main finding is that both factual beliefs and religious beliefs are processed in our brain the same way. Whether … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 18 Comments

People Who Eat Invisible Food Should Go on a Diet

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

ZOMGitsCriss responds to her Christian detractors with her usual charm:

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments

2010 Global Atheist Convention in Melbourne, Australia

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s a major atheist conference taking place in Melbourne, Australia next year and tickets are finally on sale. The 2010 Global Atheist Convention will include presentations from people like PZ Myers, Peter Singer, Richard Dawkins, and AC Grayling. It takes … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 6 Comments

Christian Comic Loses Faith

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple years ago, The Coexist? Comedy Tour was making the rounds — a collection of comedians from many religious (and non-religious) backgrounds told stories and jokes about their faith. John Ross was the “Christian” in the group. The key … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 14 Comments

A Re-Objection to Blasphemy Day

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

After some back and forth between himself and Center For Inquiry CEO Ron Lindsay, Paul Kurtz is reasserting his objection to Blasphemy Day (emphasis mine): My objection to Blasphemy Day is that it can be rather sophomoric; particularly the holding … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 22 Comments

Cheerleaders’ Bible Banners Banned from Football Games

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

For over five years, the cheerleaders at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School in Georgia have been rooting for their football team by using pro-Christian banners: Apparently, ripping through the word Christ helps you win games? But it doesn’t take a rocket … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits, Sports | 39 Comments

Find me at the AAI Convention

Posted on October 2, 2009 by

Have you seen this person? Why the hell not? Just a quick post to say that I’m in Burbank, California for the Atheist Alliance International Convention! If you’re here too, let me know!  For the most part, I’ll be at … Continue reading →

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

Mike Blowers’ “Amazing” Call Debunked

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Some of you take this waaaay too seriously I’m not going back on what I wrote below — I don’t think Blower’s call is as impressive as it has been made out to be. It just so happens that … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Sports | 35 Comments