Monthly Archives: January 2010

De Facto Discrimination Against Atheists

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Now I understand why I don’t have a wife (PDF): In contrast to the high rates of acceptance of marriage to those of a different racial or ethnic group, the majority of Americans affiliated with a religion would have a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love, Politics | 34 Comments

How Much Am I Worth to You…?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Skepchicamp organizers flatter me so. They’re auctioning me off to the highest bidder. But I’m not going to church this time. The winner and I are just going on a date. Churches once bid on eBay for the chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 12 Comments

She’s a Christian, Not a Stereotype

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Holly McClellan is a high school senior and teen correspondent for the Contra Costa Times and she has written a really interesting article about being a Christian: What first comes to mind when you think of Christians? They’re basically good … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 90 Comments

Christians Against Pat Robertson

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Fuck Pat Robertson. I keep hearing that “he doesn’t represent the Christian faith,” but he does. So does Rick Warren with his bigoted stance against gay rights. So does James Dobson with his views on women needing to be subservient … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 59 Comments

Will I Win the SATIRIST Award?

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m up for a SATIRIST award! (Sexiest Atheist That I Read In (my) Spare Time) But I’m currently losing to a redheaded skeptic. (Blasphemy, I tell you!) PZ‘s not included in this list, so I have a chance to pull … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 23 Comments

Walt Disney and Atheism

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

While the Walt Disney Company is under fire from evangelical Christians because their movie “The Princess and the Frog” contained things like voodoo and Ouija boards, we’re learning more about the namesake’s personal beliefs. This excerpt from an article in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 15 Comments

Council for Secular Humanism Joins the Secular Coalition for America

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Coalition for America is the Washington, D.C. lobbying group made up of several national freethought organizations: American Ethical Union American Atheists American Humanist Association Atheist Alliance International Camp Quest Freedom From Religion Foundation Institute for Humanist Studies Military … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Coalition for America | 10 Comments

Catholics Lose Fight Against Gay Marriage in Mexico City

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In the battle of Mexico City’s government versus the Roman Catholic clergy, on the issue of same-sex marriage… the victors are… the government! It’s about time. The Mexican capital’s legislative assembly overwhelmingly voted in mid-December to legalize gay marriage and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 11 Comments

“Ministerial Exception” Debated in Maryland

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Mary Linklater was once the choir director at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Two important members of the church (including the pastor) began making sexual advances towards her and Mary reported this to church leaders. How did that go over? … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General, Lawsuits | 11 Comments

Help Haiti

Posted on January 13, 2010 by cat

Hey friends, Mike Clawson here. I’m sure most of you know by now about the massive and devastating earthquake that struck the impoverished nation of Haiti yesterday evening. I was at the gym yesterday and saw it on CNN minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in Mike Clawson | 29 Comments