Monthly Archives: December 2009

Ask Richard: Former Orthodox Jewish Atheist Endures Bigotry and Rejection by His Parents

Posted on December 4, 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. Dear Richard, Atheism has estranged many an adult from his nuclear family and I am no different. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 9 Comments

A Good Reason for Canceling Church

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Actually, I think most churches would keep going regardless…

Posted in Churches, General, Humor | 4 Comments

Jesse’s Job Search Update

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef – I’m usually reticent and reluctant to talk about my personal life, but I feel comfortable sharing some things. It helps that I’ve found you guys to be very supportive, both in comments here and talking to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 9 Comments

Goodbye to Don Addis

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Don Addis, the cartoonist whose works appeared in Free Inquiry, Freethought Today, and a number of mainstream publications, died of lung cancer a few days ago. Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, his work is probably very familiar. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments

Freethought Film Festival Foundation Seeks Submissions

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Freethought Film Festival Foundation is looking to begin an annual event in Tampa, Florida: The mission of the FFFF is to promote reason, critical thinking and freedom of inquiry through the medium of film. With support from freethinkers who … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 1 Comment

Misleading Christian Dating Ads

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I understand the need for dating websites to advertise their existence, but they really need to figure out who their audience is… I’m pretty sure these are not the “good Christian girls” you are told to look for in church: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Love | 34 Comments

Pastor Rick Warren Knows Why You Became an Atheist

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

People become atheists because of hurt, then seek intellectual arguments to validate their desire to live without God. That’s what esteemed pastor Rick Warren wrote on his Twitter account last night. Ah, yes, I remember when I became an atheist. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 69 Comments

Does Vallejo, CA Mayor Osby Davis Want a Theocracy?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The mayor of Vallejo, California is Osby Davis and he’s a conservative Christian. That’s an issue only because he’s bringing his church teachings into the political sphere. A couple weeks ago, he was quoted in the New York Times: … … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 13 Comments

Winter Solstice Party in Ohio!

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

If you’re in the Columbus area, I’ll be the keynote speaker at the Humanist Community of Central Ohio’s annual Winter Solstice Banquet. It takes place Saturday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. and there should plenty of wonderfully edible food and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

The I Exist Support Group

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I hadn’t seen this Diet Dr. Pepper commercial before, but I’ll bet you can guess what I was thinking the entire time… (Thanks to Stacy for the link!)

Posted in General | 19 Comments