Monthly Archives: October 2009

Barbara Bradley Hagerty Doesn’t Know What She’s Talking About

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Guest Contributor

As I read through the article (originally a piece for NPR’s Morning Edition) by Barbara Bradley Hagerty, the constant thought runnin through my head was “that’s wrong,” “that’s wrong,” “that’s wrong”… Let us count the missteps. A Bitter Rift Divides … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 14 Comments

Atheist Subway Ads Get Publicity in New York City

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The press release wasn’t slated to go out until next week, and the ads aren’t even up yet, but word leaked to the local media and, all of a sudden, the Big Apple Coalition of Reason and their subway ads … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 19 Comments

Christian Student Involved in Lawsuit Now Gives Speeches at Republican Fundraisers

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Back in May, I posted this story: California teacher Jim Corbett lost his case against student Chad Farnan. Farnan had accused his history teacher of make anti-Christian comments during class and the court agreed. Based on the lawsuit and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 17 Comments

Steeped in Ignorance

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef – I feel comfortable saying that I don’t know something.  True, on a midterm exam I’m likely to frantically scribble something down in hopes that might be correct.  But when it comes to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Jesse Galef | 25 Comments

Jurors Consulted the Bible and a Texan Now Faces the Death Penalty

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Khristian Oliver murdered a man in 1999 by shooting him in the face and then beating him with his own rifle. He is scheduled to be put to death on November 5th. I have no sympathy for him. He should … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 40 Comments

Black Jesus in an Electric Chair + a Crucified Gorilla

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I rarely understand modern art, but I appreciate whenever traditional views are challenged, and this will certainly do the trick. Paul Fryer‘s newest work brings together race, religion, and a gorilla… on a crucifix: [Fryer] insists he wants to highlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 15 Comments

It’s Not a Miracle; It’s Just Grilled Cheese

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Believe it or not, those Jesus-in-the-food “miracles” don’t prevent catastrophes from happening. I’m shocked, I tell you. Shocked. (via Atheist Media Blog)

Posted in General | 7 Comments

Is the Catholic Church a Force for Good in the World?

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This poll closes tomorrow. And the votes “Against” the motion are currently down… (Thanks to Richard for the link!)

Posted in Churches, General | 14 Comments

How Is the Racist Judge Like a Christian Pharmacist?

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I suspect by now, you’ve heard about how a judge in Louisiana refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple. … [Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace for Tangipahoa Parish's 8th Ward] told Hammond’s Daily Star in a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 40 Comments

Dad Performs (and Botches) Circumcision on His Four-Year-Old Son

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is disturbing beyond belief. On several levels. A Canadian father tried to perform a circumcision on his son (because he believed the Bible wanted him to)… and failed. He should’ve known it would end badly, considering he had screwed … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 43 Comments