Monthly Archives: January 2010

Travel Grant Deadline Approaching

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

If you’re a member of the Secular Student Alliance, you’re eligible for a $100 travel grant for our upcoming NorCal Regional Leadership Summit on the campus of Stanford University. All the details are here, but act soon because the deadline … Continue reading →

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Christopher Hitchens Talks About the “New Atheists”

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Christopher Hitchens was asked the following question on Reddit: You and your fellow horsemen (Dawkins Dennett and Harris) are sometimes referred to collectively as “New Atheists.” What does this term mean to you? Do you embrace it, or do you … Continue reading →

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Two Views on Brit Hume’s Tiger Woods Comment

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In case you missed it the other night, The Daily Show had a panel discussion on Brit Hume‘s comments about how Tiger Woods needed to become a Christian: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

Posted in General, Politics, Sports | 18 Comments

Sam Harris Responds to Karen Armstrong

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Recently, Karen Armstrong wrote a defense of (her version of) God and religion for Foreign Policy. So-called new atheists such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens have denounced religious belief as not only retrograde but evil; they regard … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Anti-Christian Acts of 2009 (Fact-Checked)

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Christian Anti-Defamation Commission has put out a list of the Top 10 Anti-Christian Acts of 2009. Dave at An Ethical Hedonist has done an excellent job of fact-checking their list and found that (surprise!) many of their claims are … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 38 Comments

The Reason God Doesn’t Perform Miracles

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Why doesn’t g0d perform miracles? It has to do with birds and boobs: (via SMBC)

Posted in General, Humor | 22 Comments

Harlem Atheists Struggle Without Their Leader

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Harlem branch of the Center for Inquiry used to be one of the few places I knew of where black people could come together as proud atheists. The 20-or-so regulars were under the leadership of Herbert Crimes (a.k.a. “Sibanye”). … Continue reading →

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Religious Leaders Support Gay Marriage

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Well, give them credit where it’s due. A number of religious leaders in New Jersey are fully in support of equal marriage and they are even offering to perform gay marriage in their churches. In a letter to state government … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 32 Comments

Prisoner Wants Non-Bible-Thumping Cellmate

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A prisoner is making news because he wants a new cellmate. His current one won’t “shut up about God.” In a letter to an inmates’ magazine, [Steven] Relf wrote: “I recently had the displeasure of sharing a cell with a … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Atheist Becomes Minister to Support His Family

Posted on January 5, 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. Dear Richard, Hi. I frequently read your advice through the Friendly Atheist blog and would like to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 24 Comments