Monthly Archives: January 2010

$addleback Church Raises $2,400,000

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Pastor Rick Warren had asked for $900,000 from his church members because of a budget shortfall. And (shocking!) they gave him $2,400,000. Glad to see all is right with the world… Hugh Kramer wrote a nursery rhyme for the occasion: … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General, GLBT | 19 Comments

Fixing YouTube in 2010

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When religious fundies go after a YouTube video about science/religion by downvoting it or “flagging” it, the website has done a dismal job of letting the video stay up. That means it’s remarkably easy to get a video taken down … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments

Debates Versus Arguments

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When you’re talking to other people about religion, do you ever feel like you’re in A while they’re in B? Who am I kidding… There are plenty of atheists whom we could place in B. (via Indexed — Thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 21 Comments

Do God-Fearing or Godless People Give More to Charity?

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Have you donated to Foundation Beyond Belief yet? Here’s some incentive if you haven’t: We have some catching up to do. (Thanks to Kaleena for the link!)

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 47 Comments

Overhanging Baby Cage

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

How did they know back in 1934 how my future child’s crib would be built? (via Boing Boing)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 19 Comments

Why Do People Leave the Church?

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I enjoy reading David Hayward‘s blog because he’s constantly critical of the church and Christian faith he loves. He explains the 10 challenges of religious communities — problems that drive people away from the faith, problems which he is trying … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 29 Comments

A Failed Attempt to Kill Danish Cartoonist

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Kurt Westergaard is the artist who drew the following picture, the most infamous of the “Muhammad cartoons” that led to riots in the Islamic world: On Friday, Westergaard nearly lost his life. … a 28-year-old Somalia man was armed with … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 55 Comments

Atheist Ireland Tests Ridiculous Irish Blasphemy Law

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A few months ago, a new law passed in Ireland that makes blasphemy a crime warranting a fine of €25,000. Atheist Ireland wants to get it repealed and they’re doing it by challenging the law starting on Day 1. We … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 24 Comments

Herbal Placebo

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Little known fact: If you combine multiple items which do nothing… they still do nothing! And the product will be off the shelves in no time. If it said “fat-free,” it would make even more money… (via Saturday Morning Breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Pseudoscience | 17 Comments

Former-Lesbian Mom Disappears with Child

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple days ago, I mentioned the story of Lisa Miller and Janet Jenkins. In short, they were a lesbian couple joined under a civil union. Miller gave birth via artificial insemination. Later, they separated and Miller became an evangelical … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Lawsuits | 30 Comments