Monthly Archives: December 2009

Awkward Holiday Present

Posted on December 29, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef – When I came home today I saw a package from Amazon waiting for me. Not sure what to expect, I opened it eagerly. It turned out to have been from a Christian friend of mine in … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Jesse Galef | 27 Comments

Ask Richard: My Parents Don’t Take My Atheism Seriously

Posted on December 29, 2009 by richard wade

Hi Richard, I’m 22 years old and a recent college graduate. Unfortunately, with the state the economy is in, I’m having problems finding a job, so I had to take up residence with my parents. While neither my parents or … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 36 Comments

The Candidates for Governor of Illinois and Their Views on Evolution

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Guest Contributor

It’s a simple question with a simple answer: Do you accept the theory of evolution? Please explain. The correct answer: Of course I accept evolution, just as every thinking person should. The scientific evidence points to evolution as the best … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Science | 33 Comments

The Liberian Manimal Scam

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Chris Blattman is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Economics at Yale. His research takes him to other parts of the world, including Liberia. That’s where he heard a very strange story back in August… In Liberia, the guys … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 18 Comments

A 2010 Wish List for Religions

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

R. Joseph Hoffmann has a 2010 wish list for various religious faiths: It is time for a list of things religions must give up, forswear, abandon and forever repudiate in order to be what they want to be–or say they … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 52 Comments

The Fall of Religious Marriage?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

There’s an article in The Canberra Times (in Australia) about how there were fewer marriages this year — and it’s in part because of the connection to religion. Civil celebrant Judy Aulich conducted 96, or more than 6 per cent, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 54 Comments

Atheist Party in Chicago

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Since the weather is so wonderful outside, we decided to have a little atheist get-together near Chicago! I’ll be there. So will Blag Hag and Godless Girl! (It sounds like a convention for superheroes…) You *know* you want to join … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 12 Comments

Must. Beat. PZ. In. Meaningless. Poll.

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Yes, it’s a meaningless poll for the “most vocal atheist of 2009.” Yes, I’m aware there are no women on it and that is an injustice of many sorts. Yes, I’m aware PZ has gotten to it already. But. He … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 45 Comments

The Atheist Bus Campaign Children’s Book

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Crispian Jago has created a wonderful little children’s book version of how the Atheist Bus Campaign began: I think this is my favorite page: (via Science, Reason and Critical Thinking)

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 10 Comments

Indian Couple Refuses to Give Child a Religious Identity

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Aalif Surti and Aditi Shedde are making news because of the birth of their child. The reason? According to Mohammed Wajihuddin of The Times of India, they refuse to list a religious identity for him: It wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 15 Comments