Monthly Archives: January 2010

Sex, Drugs, and Religion

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

B.A. Brooks has put together a 71-minute film about religion featuring news clips, interviews with atheists and comedians, and narration by Pastor Deacon Fred of Landover Baptist Church: The description: Sex, Drugs & Religion is a 71 minute look into … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 7 Comments

Church Makes Funny Doritos Ad

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – I like to give credit where credit is due. And this Doritos Superbowl commercial created by the Mosaic megachurch is funny: The Christian Post gives a strangely detailed blow-by-blow: Mosaic’s 30-second commercial is called “Casket” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, Humor, Jesse Galef | 12 Comments

If Humans Evolved from Apes, Why Do Apes Still Exist?

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Stephan Baldwin channels Ray Comfort and other evolution-deniers by asking a question that displays ignorance right off the bat. Richard Dawkins answers it (and wins): It’s both funny and sad when you realize the person who is the most ignorant … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 48 Comments

Religion in the Iowa State Government

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

How can Iowa be so good on gay rights and so bad on religious freedom? Mount Auburn Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R) is trying to get a law passed that would force new congresspersons to say “so help me God” when … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 17 Comments

Oh No, Not a Christian!

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Ok, this made me laugh: (via The Onion)

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor | 17 Comments

Fred Phelps, the Poet

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

An essay in defense of “The Magnetic Poetry of Fred Phelps,” by Josh Garrett-Davis: … it’s hard not to be drawn in by [Westboro Baptist Church's] language, both as shocking, stifled-laugh comedy and as fight-picking. I can’t deny the appeal … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 5 Comments

A Fatwa Against Muslim Extremists

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Finally, a fatwa I can actually get behind! The 20 imams associated with the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada said this marked the first fatwa by the Muslim clergy declaring attacks on Canada and the U.S. to be attacks on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 23 Comments

Atheists Help the Homeless (Again) in Austin

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Joe Zemecki and several atheists in Austin, Texas helped the homeless (again) over the past weekend — it’s their 7th such giveaway: What a wonderful project. So easy to put together, relatively cheap compared to other events, and well-appreciated by … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 6 Comments

Ask Richard: A Concerned Mother Asks Atheists About Her Teen Daughter’s Atheism

Posted on January 12, 2010 by richard wade

Note: When letter writers sign with their first names instead of a pseudonym or nickname, I randomly change their name for added anonymity. Hello Richard, I found your site while looking for help for my daughter, and you seem to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 61 Comments

Another Child Died Because His Parents Left His Medical Care to God

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A little over a year ago, 16-year-old Neil Beagley was suffering from an inflammation of his urethra. He was unable to pee as a result of this. His kidneys and bladder stopped working, he had heart failure, and he died … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 22 Comments