Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Pod Delusion

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Pod Delusion is a new 30-minute podcast aimed at the types of people who enjoy Point of Inquiry and Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe. It’s also quite British-y. With accents and everything. You can check out new episodes and … Continue reading →

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I Would Enjoy Reading This Version of the Bible

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

(via SMBC)

Posted in General, Humor | 4 Comments

Questions for Atheists: Church, State and Social Justice

Posted on October 23, 2009 by cat

Mike Clawson here… So some of you know that I am currently back in graduate school working towards a PhD in Religious History. This affords me lots of opportunity to read fascinating books and contemplate interesting ideas, unfortunately it doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Mike Clawson, Politics | 82 Comments

Stupid Design

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef – Everyone seemed to like Neil deGrasse Tyson.  Good, it shows you have good taste.  For your Friday afternoon viewing pleasure, here’s another great clip of him, this time explaining how absurd it is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 19 Comments

Speak at SkepCHICamp?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

SkepCHICamp is essentially a one-day grassroots skeptical conference in Chicago run by volunteers taking place on March 6th, 2010. You can find more information about it here. (I’ll be there. So will Skepchick Elyse. Do you need to know any … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Relating to Religious People At Times of Grief

Posted on October 23, 2009 by richard wade

Good morning Richard. In the past week both an employee of the company I work for and the father-in-law of a co-worker died. Non-related. Inevitably situations came up where I was in a conversation with co-workers who were all saying … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Death, General, Richard Wade | 24 Comments

Google is God

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The pig said it. So it must be true. (via Pearls Before Swine)

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments

Anti-Science Candidate Susan Hutchison Mocks Richard Dawkins

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple months ago, I posted about Susan Hutchison, a former news anchor from Seattle, Washington who is running for King County Executive (sort of like a mayor). This is a position that has given rise to future governors of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Pseudoscience | 18 Comments

Don’t Type in the Wrong Website

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Reader Jody pointed this out to me and I’m cracking up. I’ve been working closely with the Chicago Coalition of Reason. Our website is chicagocor.org. (That’ll redirect you to the actual page, anyway.) But guess what happens when you type … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 8 Comments

The Praying Robber?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Gregory L. Smith planned to rob the Advance America check cashing store on Monday. He pointed a gun at the sole store clerk, Angela Montez. He told her he had a son to feed and that “he had no choice.” … Continue reading →

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