Monthly Archives: November 2009

Adam and Eve Are Just Friends

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

As God rested, the let’s-just-be-friends zone was created on the 7th day… (via Atheist Media Blog)

Posted in General, Humor | 9 Comments

Chicago Screening of Collision

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s a new movie out called Collision which documents a series of debates on the topic: Is Christianity Good for the World? It features Christopher Hitchens, author of God is Not Great, and evangelical theologian Doug Wilson. On Thursday, November … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 11 Comments

Einstein and God on a Pumpkin

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

This post is by Jesse Galef – My dad puts special time and talent into carving unique and beautiful pumpkins each year.  He bases his design on a specific story, sketches out an elaborate image, and uses special carving tools … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, Jesse Galef, Science | 15 Comments

The Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago vs. Sunsara Taylor

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Months ago, the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago invited an acquaintance of mine, Sunsara Taylor, to speak at their November 1st meeting on the topic of “Morality without God.” They publicized it in their calendar of events and everything. Sunsara … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 98 Comments

Homeopathy in Comic Strip Form

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This explains homeopathy beautifully: It’s still funnier than Garfield. (via Luke Surl Comics)

Posted in General, Humor, Pseudoscience | 17 Comments

Interesting Character Choice for Paul Bettany

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Paul Bettany, the man who portrays Charles Darwin in Creation, is set to play archangel Michael in the 2010 movie Legion. His character is described as someone “who voluntarily falls to Earth to save the savior of mankind.” So much … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 9 Comments

An Argument in Defense of the Serial Comma

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A serial comma is the comma you use before the last item in a series of three or more things. With the serial comma: I went to the store to buy oatmeal, milk, and cookies. Without the serial comma: I … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor | 48 Comments

Do I Not Deny That I Am Not a Non-Theist Denier?

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This is the most wonderful anti-atheism writing I’ve seen all day. I think I came across a quintuple-negative in one of these sentences… Like their denial of God, atheists are also in adamant denial that their non-belief in God is … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 66 Comments

How Far Would You Go To Maintain Ties with Religious Family Members?

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Tina, an atheist, recently tried to friend her cousin on Facebook. This sounds like an automatic “accept” to me, but it got complicated for her. Her cousin said she would only accept the request on one condition: Tina must promise … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 37 Comments

A Little Holiday Co-opting of My Own

Posted on November 1, 2009 by richard wade

The various holidays that plague enliven the year have all gone through a complicated process of being co-opted. Each successive culture that has conquered or prevailed over a previous culture has adapted local holidays to fit its own agenda, drawing … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Richard Wade, Science | 23 Comments