Monthly Archives: December 2009

Is Atheism a Choice?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef Is atheism a choice?  I ask because the issue kept coming up not only in an earlier post’s comment thread, but also independently on my facebook wall. It’s clearly a question that provokes some thought. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 51 Comments

Secular Student Alliance Leadership Summit at Stanford

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This February, the Secular Student Alliance will be hosting a Regional Leadership Summit at Stanford University in Northern California. This weekend session is a great opportunity for student leaders to fine-tune their group-running skills, meet other leaders from the area, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 1 Comment

Pastor Rick Warren: Neutral on Gay Executions

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I was watching Meet the Press over the weekend (because I’m a party animal like that) and heard Pastor Rick Warren says things that would make anyone’s head spin. Take this exchange: MR. GREGORY: Just sticking with that topic for … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 33 Comments

Social Networking Housekeeping

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This will make some of you happy. To others, it will just sound like gibberish. Jesse Galef was nice enough to create a FriendlyAtheist Facebook Fan Page, which is now public! My usual Twitter feed, @hemantmehta, is now devoid of … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 5 Comments

FFRF Puts Atheist Sign in Illinois Capitol Building

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Last year, the Illinois Capitol building in Springfield played host to an atheist sign, courtesy of the Freedom From Religion Foundation: This year, the sign will be going back up We don’t think religion, or irreligion, belongs in state capitols,” … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, War on Christmas | 30 Comments

Did Your Atheism and Your Family’s Religion Clash Over the Weekend?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Thanksgiving is a perfect time for relatives who don’t see each other very often to get together. That also means there’s a lot of potential for discussions about religion — more specifically, your atheism versus the faith of your family. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 51 Comments

Ask Richard: Critical Mass: Atheists Facing the Unwelcome Christmas Ritual

Posted on December 1, 2009 by richard wade

I received two letters dealing with a similar holiday time quandary, going to Christmas Mass for the sake of the family, and so I am combining them in this post. Note: When letter writers sign with their first names instead … Continue reading →

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

Iron Flying Spaghetti Monster

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Well, if Iron Jesus gets to make headlines, it’s only fair that Travis Morgan‘s Iron Flying Spaghetti Monster gets some publicity as well: Photoshop or not, I would love to know what the heck Travis was ironing that could’ve possibly … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 18 Comments

I Said, Wish Me A Merry Christmas, Dammit!

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Wish Me A Merry Christmas Campaign is trying to get Christians to wear buttons reading “It’s OK, Wish Me A Merry Christmas” when shopping this holiday season. A letter they ask Christians to give to store managers also lists … Continue reading →

Posted in General, War on Christmas | 60 Comments

An Offer You Can Refuse

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Yep. This is pretty much what I imagine God looks like: (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 3 Comments