Monthly Archives: November 2009

Islamic Nations Want to Pass Global Blasphemy Law

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This doesn’t look like anything to worry about, but it is a disturbing proposal to the U.N. General Assembly and it needs to be stopped. Four years after cartoons of the prophet Muhammad set off violent protests across the Muslim … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 34 Comments

A Former Scientologist Speaks Out Against the Cult

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last week, I posted about Australian senator Nick Xenophon‘s inquiry into the Church of Scientology’s tax exempt status because of the crimes they have committed. Aaron Saxton was an “enforcer of the Church of Scientology’s policies in the Sea Org” … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 25 Comments

Atheist Groups Flourish on College Campuses

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Over the weekend, an article about the Secular Student Alliance and a couple of our affiliates was written up by Eric Gorski of the AP and published in several media outlets throughout the country. “A lot of people on campus … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

Wafer or Political Weapon?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef When people simultaneously try to serve their country and serve God’s will, conflicts will arise.  Some politicians are worse than others at separating their faith from their policies *cough DeMint cough* but it’s pretty consistent for us … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Jesse Galef, Politics | 23 Comments

Arkansas Solstice Display Denied

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last year, the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers tried to erect a holiday display at the state Capitol building. They were denied because they weren’t very specific about the type of display they wanted to put up. They made no such … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, War on Christmas | 22 Comments

Kirk Cameron Action Kit

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If I had known about this, it would’ve made combatting Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort‘s misinformation campaign *so* much easier: (via Dispatches from the Culture Wars)

Posted in General, Humor | 6 Comments

The Door to Ministry…?

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I know what nakedpastor is trying to get at here: it’s rare that you see any females pastors. But you’ll have to forgive me if I read something *completely* different into the cartoon… This is what happens when you tend … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 8 Comments

Terrorism Against Women in Pakistan

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

These {NFSW) images show how women in Pakistan have been subjugated to acid attacks from men. Why do these things happen? “… a boy whom she rejected for marriage threw acid on her in the middle of the street” “… … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 29 Comments

Secular Student Alliance Looking for Winter Interns

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance is looking for (paid) interns to work in our Columbus, Ohio offices this winter. (“Winterns”?) Past interns have had very positive experiences and you’d be working alongside a very committed group of people. If you live … Continue reading →

Posted in Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

Outing Gay Priests in Washington, D.C.

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In response to the Washington Archdiocese of the Catholic Church trying to impede GLBT rights in the city, a new website says it wants to expose the hypocrites within the Church: ChurchOuting.org is a clearinghouse for reports of priests who … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 38 Comments