Monthly Archives: October 2009

You Don’t Get To Wear Your “Under God” Button at Work

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s another example of a Christian trying to break the rules at work and saying he’s allowed to do so because he and God are on the same side. It’s the same excuse used by evangelical teachers in public schools … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 45 Comments

Scientology Spokesperson Can’t Admit His Own Beliefs

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

How embarrassed do you have to be about your religious beliefs that when someone simply questions what they are, you refuse to answer? That’s what happened when Nightline‘s Martin Bashir questioned Scientology spokesperson Tommy Davis about the whole Xenu thing … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 155 Comments

The Unattended Children’s Cookbook

Posted on October 25, 2009 by cat

Seen yesterday at the Texas Renaissance Faire: It was sitting on top of this:

Posted in Babies, Humor, Mike Clawson | 4 Comments

The Japanese Version of the Atheist Bus Campaign?

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I learned something new today. Take the atheist bus campaign slogan: “There’s probably no god. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” If you translate it into Japanese, and then back into English, and then back into Japanese, and then … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 12 Comments

Those Offensive Atheist Billboards

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ve said it before: Even if the billboards just said the word “ATHEISM,” religious nuts would get upset. It’s a no-win situation if atheists are trying to make peace with certain Christians. But the ads evoke outrage in some areas. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Humor | 33 Comments

Richard Dawkins’ Next Book

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Richard Dawkins has been hinting for a while that his next book will be aimed at a younger crowd. We finally have more details about what that book will look like. Due out in autumn 2011, What is a Rainbow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General, Science | 19 Comments

The Orange is the One-Armed Person’s Worst Nightmare

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Jesusophile proves that God is merciful. There’s an orange involved. And something racist. And I believe he says one-legged people shouldn’t complain about their lot in life. I can’t explain it. Just watch: See? It all makes sense now.

Posted in General, Humor | 25 Comments

Shocking: A Christian Group’s Online Poll Backfired

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Not interesting: A Christian group (The Alpha Course) put up an online survey asking visitors if they believed in God. Not interesting: The poll was crashed by atheists. Not interesting: Atheists won, and the poll overwhelmingly swung in our favor … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 33 Comments

The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Goes To…

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It is a long shot, obviously. But it is still a very nice gesture for the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. They have been nominated for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. Who nominated them? The nominator of MRFF for the 2010 … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 8 Comments

Atheist Billboard to Go Up in Nashville

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

On November 1st, a group called Secular Life will be putting their own billboard up in Nashville, Tennessee: Like other billboards, the main purpose of this one is to let other atheists know they’re not alone and that there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 20 Comments