Monthly Archives: December 2009

An Atheist’s Response to the Christian Side Hug Video

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Guest Contributor

ZOMGitsCriss has a response to the laughable Christian Side Hug song. (It involves a rap of her own…) The video below starts with her discussing that song, but the beginning of it is important to listen to if you have … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 41 Comments

I Thought Religious People Saw Faith as a Good Thing…

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

You may have already this this clip featuring two of your favorite things: Pastor Rick Warren and FOX News Channel: Warren says a lot of idiotic things in the clip, but take special note of this line: “I don’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 34 Comments

Best Preacher-Baiting Photo

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef – Funniest reaction to hell-spouter ever. We had our own campus preacher at the University of North Carolina, but I never got to see a counter-demonstration like this one at Yale: Melissa McEwen at ShakespearesSister provides a … Continue reading →

Posted in GLBT, Jesse Galef, Secular Student Alliance | 77 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Despairs for Love and Respect from Her Mormon Family

Posted on December 8, 2009 by richard wade

Note: When letter writers sign with their first names instead of a pseudonym or nickname, I randomly change their name for added anonymity. Hello Richard, Thank you for taking the time to read my email, I sincerely hope that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 27 Comments

Aggressive Atheism Versus Friendly Atheism

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Stephen Prothero, the author of Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know — And Doesn’t, wrote an article for USA Today about how atheists would be better off with some new voices. Specifically, friendlier, female-ier voices — as opposed … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 60 Comments

Atheist Elected to Office Cannot Legally Serve

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember Cecil Bothwell? He was an atheist who ran for public office in Asheville, NC. He wanted to become a member of the City Council. Last month, we learned he won his race and earned one of three open seats. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 33 Comments

A Message from Richard Dawkins to Young Freethinkers

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Michael Campbell is the chief editor of Young Freethought, a blog about atheism which features commentary from only people under 21. He sent Richard Dawkins a message about the blog, who they’re reaching out to, and what they’re trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 6 Comments

Seattle Atheists Want a Sign in the Washington State Capitol Building

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation put this sign up in the state Capitol building in Olympia, Washington last year: After all the controversy last year, the state government decided no displays for/against any religion would be allowed at all inside … Continue reading →

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

Sanjay B. Jumaani Is Full of Shit

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Let’s hope Google picks up on that headline. Jumaani is a numerologist who’s getting paid obscene amounts of money to tell people what they want to hear. His advice boils down to: Change the spelling of your name to make … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 42 Comments

Atheist Goes Undercover and Attends Christian Gay-Conversion Therapy Sessions

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Guest Contributor

An atheist, Ted Cox, spent the past two years going undercover as a gay man undergoing gay-to-straight therapy programs run by Christian groups (as if there were any other kind). What he found was precisely what you would think: These … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 27 Comments