Monthly Archives: January 2010

A Christian’s Clearest Thoughts About God

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

What are your thoughts about god? David Hayward shows us a Christian’s “clearest thoughts about god“: Funny, I think I feel the same way… (via nakedpastor)

Posted in General, Humor | 7 Comments

What the Law Says About Church/State Separation

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There are a few questions about church/state separation that pop up more often than others: Are persons elected or nominated to serve as government officials required to place their hands on the Bible when making oaths or affirmations? May elected … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 17 Comments

Drinking Sacramental Wine

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Mark Schatzker of Ontario, Canada discovered a loophole when it came to buying wine in the area: Sacramental wine may be this province’s most glorious loophole. This sacred tipple, which is no different from regular wine -– it isn’t blessed … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 12 Comments

There’s No Such Thing As “Miracle Whip”

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

As an atheist, I am proud to endorse this product: Careful, though: Spread that baby on Jesus-branded bread and the world may explode. (via Savage Chickens — Thanks to Joe for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 4 Comments

NYC Christian Ads… A New Version

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple days ago, I mentioned the Christian ad now up everywhere in New York City: Vixen Strangely made a few alterations to it to make it more amenable to atheists. I like the new look!

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 20 Comments

U.S. Military Switching to Secular Rifles

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

This post is courtesy of Ron Gold. Sanity has triumphed in the U.S. military, as they have pressured the company behind “Jesus Rifles“ to only make normal rifle scopes from now on: Bowing to Pentagon concerns and an international outcry, a Michigan arms … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Ron Gold | 18 Comments

Pray4Trig now Pray4Healing

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Pray4Trig — a site that wanted to you pray on a certain day so Sarah Palin‘s son would be “healed” of his Down Syndrome — no longer exists. It’s been replaced by… pray4healing.com. As is noted in the FAQ, we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 32 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Nursing Students Treated as Pariahs by Fellow Students

Posted on January 22, 2010 by richard wade

Hello Richard! I’m currently enrolled in nursing school in a college with no particular religious affiliation, but I seem to be having an existential crisis. My lab partner and I gave a (if I do say so myself) well thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, Education, General, Richard Wade, Secular Student Alliance | 33 Comments

Scarlet A Scarf

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You know what you need to keep warm during the cold weather (which will last through April if you live where I do)? A Scarlet A scarf: The scarf was made by Amanda Metskas (the president of Camp Quest) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Camp Quest, General, Secular Student Alliance | 5 Comments

College Atheist Group’s Posters Defaced

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Ben Zalisko is starting a Secular Student Alliance group at the University of Chicago. He put up flyers for a meeting in his dorm, the “International House, where students from several different countries and cultures live together under one roof. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 80 Comments