Monthly Archives: December 2009

Should a Public School Principal Approach Churches for Financial Help?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

David McCalla, the principal of (public) Albany High School in New York, wanted to purchase SMART Boards for all the classrooms in his building. (For those who don’t know what SMART Boards are, I use them in my math classrooms … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, Education, General | 35 Comments

Ask Richard: When is Religion at Work Acceptable or Improper?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by richard wade

Note: I have edited and paraphrased these two letters to protect the privacy of the writers, whose jobs might be jeopardized. I indicate where I have completely summarized with italics and parentheses. However, I have made every effort to preserve … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Lawsuits, Richard Wade | 36 Comments

Seattle Atheists Get Display in Olympia, Washington

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This year, no religious or atheistic displays will be allowed inside the Olympia, Washington capitol building… but displays are allowed on the grounds outside the building. Including this one from Seattle Atheists: In this holiday season, let us remember that … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, Babies, General | 17 Comments

Which States Ban Atheists from Holding Public Office?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Looks like the Cecil Bothwell case is getting quite a bit of national attention. Bothwell is the newly-elected Asheville, North Carolina city councilperson… who also happens to be an atheist. Some of the attention has been good… One man from … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 54 Comments

FOXNews Asks Whether Atheist Councilperson Should Step Down

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Cecil Bothwell is the newly-elected city councilperson from Asheville, North Carolina. Because of an archaic law in the NC books, atheists aren’t allowed to hold public office in the state, even though this is completely illegal and wouldn’t hold up … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 27 Comments

Beautiful Tim Minchin Song on Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2009 by

by Jesse Galef – Tim Minchin’s name is associated with snark and humor to me. When I saw he had a song about Christmas, I expected more of the same. But I was thrown off-balance by this heartwarming song. There … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 20 Comments

Atheist Holiday Traditions

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I would *so* love to see this special: That and several other “atheist holiday traditions” can be found at Brian McFadden‘s Big Fat Whale. Is there anything not on Brian’s list that you do with your family over the holidays? … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, War on Christmas | 12 Comments

Pete Stark Mentions the Lord to Ron Paul

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Pete Stark (D-CA) is the only openly non-theistic congressperson. I sometimes wonder how much his colleagues know about his non-theism. Is it something they ever talk about? Joke about? As far as I can tell, Stark barely mentions it… The … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 19 Comments

Jesus Would Buy the Acer Netbook

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s what Woot is selling on the front page of their site at the moment: Not that I need another computer right now… but any company that lets the following be their sales pitch is a company I want to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 16 Comments

Pokémon Pastor

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Guest Contributor

This pastor knows the source of all evil: It’s Pokémon. Evil Jigglypuff? Makes you want to rush to church, don’t it…? (Thanks to everyone for the link!)

Posted in Churches, General | 36 Comments