Monthly Archives: November 2009

South Carolina “I Believe” Plates Halted… For Good, This Time

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last time the South Carolina license plates which promote Christianity were in the courtroom, an injunction was handed down, preventing the plates from being issued. Nearly a year later, the plates were back in the courtroom, and this time, the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 17 Comments

Forsyth County Pre-Meeting Prayers are Unconstitutional, Says Judge

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Forsyth County in North Carolina could owe about $100,000 in legal fees if a federal judge finds them liable for promoting Christianity at their regular meetings. All of this could’ve been avoided if they simply used their common sense and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 19 Comments

Ask Richard: I’m In Love With My Friend

Posted on November 10, 2009 by richard wade

Richard, I will try to make this succinct. I am 28 years old. In the last year, I have admitted to myself both that I was an atheist and that my wife and I were no longer in love. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Love, Richard Wade | 53 Comments

Creationist Horror Movie

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I have a feeling this movie would still be more accurate than Ben Stein‘s Expelled. (via SMBC)

Posted in General, Humor, Science | 13 Comments

Friend or Foe 2009

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Guess where the Christian Right doesn’t want you to shop this year? Anywhere that uses the word “holiday” in lieu of “Christmas” in their advertising, of course. Liberty Counsel has released its 7th annual “Naughty & Nice list” (PDF) This … Continue reading →

Posted in General, War on Christmas | 35 Comments

That Baby Doesn’t Accept Evolution!

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Guest Contributor

That’s the problem with babies. They may be born atheists, but they are also born not believing in the theory of evolution. Keith Lowell Jensen explains at the 0:20 mark. He’s joking but I actually like the line. We are … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 12 Comments

Randi Testing Reindeer Aerodynamics

Posted on November 9, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef – I just realized that instead of giving you a Friday Funny, I put up a post with that horrid “Letter From Hell” abomination.   My apologies. To remedy the situation, I give you … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Pseudoscience | 11 Comments

Iraqi Army Using… Dowsing Rods?!

Posted on November 9, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef – If you ever wanted a find situation desperately in need of more skepticism (and who hasn’t?), look no further: The Iraqi army is spending $16,500 to $60,000 per dowsing rod and trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Pseudoscience | 17 Comments

Should a Military Atheist Say the Pledge of Allegiance on Veteran’s Day?

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I received an email from an “atheist in a foxhole” recently. He’s a teacher in a very religious, conservative part of Texas. (Yes, I know. Who knew there were any other parts of Texas?) He has a dilemma, though, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Military Atheists | 65 Comments

Rooftop Religion

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Reader Matt sent over a couple pictures of neighboring houses in Peterborough, Ontario. The first one wouldn’t be all that uncommon in parts of the Bible Belt, I would think: The second one is a little more unique and amusing … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments