Monthly Archives: November 2009

Nampa Classical Academy Still Receiving Warnings About Bible Usage

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Nampa Classical Academy, a charter school in Idaho, is still under fire for using religious texts as the primary sources for teaching material. They’ve already received five separate warnings from the state charter commission. The charter commission outlined the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 6 Comments

Speaking at a Christian Conference

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This finally went up on their website so I feel comfortable announcing it. Ashley Paramore and some guy named Hermant are speaking at the (Christian) Jubilee conference in Pittsburgh this February. We’ll be participating in a panel discussion between Christians … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 4 Comments

New Atheist Ad Design is NOT Anti-Christmas. Really.

Posted on November 25, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef Our atheist billboards and bus ads have appeared all over the place, but there’s a certain repetition to the designs.  In case you wanted something new, your non-prayers have been answered: the American Humanist Association is sponsoring … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, Jesse Galef, War on Christmas | 31 Comments

Georgia Town Debates Saying No to “So Help Me God”

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

A couple days ago, I heard about how city council members in Marietta, Georgia were debating whether or not to remove the phrase “so help me God” from the oath new police officers take. It’s a good move, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 20 Comments

The Christian Right Knows Why Will Phillips Doesn’t Stand for the Pledge

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I now know why 10-year-old Will Phillips isn’t standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. I have Matt Barber of the Christian Right group Liberty Counsel to thank for explaining why Will’s explanation — that we don’t have “justice for all” … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 22 Comments

A Watered-Down Christianity in Sweden

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Sweden isn’t a very religious country — while a majority of people may belong to the Church of Sweden, that says little about how many people have actual “faith.” It works that way in a number of European countries. Reader … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 49 Comments

Camp Quest Texas, 2010

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s never too early to get excited about Camp Quest! Amie Parsons, the director of CQ Texas, recently announced next year’s dates at the Texas Freethought Convention. Gotta love those presents at the end of the video (Thanks to Joe … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Quest, General | 4 Comments

Ask Richard: A Christian Psychology Student is Dissatisfied with Her Christian College

Posted on November 24, 2009 by richard wade

Note: When a letter writer signs with their first name instead of a pseudonym, I randomly change their first name to add another layer of privacy. Hi Richard, I am currently getting my Master’s in Counseling. I am a Christian, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Education, General, Richard Wade | 18 Comments

Iraq Rewards Interreligious Marriage

Posted on November 24, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef Cash reward up front: in all of America’s efforts to encourage and promote marriage, it’s something our government hasn’t tried.  You would think that in the land of both manic capitalism and manic religiosity we would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Love, Politics | 17 Comments

What’s the Relevance of the Bible Bee?

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I love watching the Spelling Bee — despite what a lot of people think, most of the participants will tell you they don’t try to memorize every word in the dictionary. It’s next to impossible and not a good use … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 27 Comments