Monthly Archives: December 2009

Carnival of the Godless #131

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Reed has the 131st edition of the Carnival of the Godless up at his site. If you want to see some of the better postings about atheism over the past few weeks, that’s where you want to go!

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Skepchicamp Beerfest

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Skepchicamp is taking place in Chicago on March 6th, and to raise money for it, we’re having a party on January 23rd! There will be booze and food, and it seems like pants are optional. Tickets are limited so get … Continue reading →

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The Principles of Critical Thinking

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Give your friends and family (and yourself) a gift this holiday season: Teach everyone how to think critically: (via QualiaSoup)

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Holiday Song by Tripod

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef – For some holiday entertainment, I bring you a song by the Australian comedy group Tripod. You know the shepherds who, in the story, followed the star to Bethlehem? Well, there must have been some non-superstitious shepherds … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Jesse Galef | 10 Comments

Illegal Jesus Junk Sells

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Some Christians are spoofing trademarked logos to make cheesy Jesus-y knockoffs. I don’t know what’s worse: that they lack any creativity or that anyone would actually buy these… American retailers sell about $4.6 billion worth of Christian products annually, and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 43 Comments

Illinois Comptroller Candidate William J. Kelly Vandalizes Atheist Sign

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation had put this sign up in front of the Illinois Capitol building in Springfield: It turns out a conservative candidate for Illinois comptroller, William J. Kelly, was offended by the idea that anyone could disagree … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General, Politics | 28 Comments

Top 10 Atheist News Stories of 2009?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Robert Jago at A Dime a Dozen Blog offers his take on the top 10 atheist news stories of 2009. He goes into more detail for each item, but here’s the list: 1. The worldwide atheist bus ads 2. Obama’s … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Named Most Religious State

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

Hey everyone, Ron Gold here. This news isn’t a surprise, but now it’s official: Mississippi is the America’s most religious state, according to a Pew Forum study on the levels of devotion in America, which asked respondents whether religion is important in their … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ron Gold | 38 Comments

Laura Ingraham and Annie Laurie Gaylor Argue Over Winter Billboards

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Guest Contributor

FOX News Channel’s Laura Ingraham interviewed Annie Laurie Gaylor of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The topic: FFRF’s new billboards in Las Vegas. This was painful to watch. Ingraham just gets me riled up because all she’s doing is trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General, War on Christmas | 74 Comments

Cruel Prayer in the Senate

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef – Just when I think things can’t get crazier at the intersection of church and state, Senator Colburn decides to prove me wrong. This started out as a heartless political ploy and turned into something far worse. … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Politics | 35 Comments