Monthly Archives: February 2010

Phylum Feast for Darwin Day

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

One way to celebrate Darwin Day is by having a “Phylum Feast” — that is, a potluck dinner where the items are as biologically diverse as possible. Hugh Kramer has an example of a menu used for such a feast: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 16 Comments

The Problem with Humanism…

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

R. Joseph Hoffmann explains the problem with Humanism. Contemporary humanism is a mess because it doesn’t know what it believes, so much so that it doesn’t know what “it” stands for. Humanism has become the garbled message of freedom, science, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 44 Comments

Help Out Camp Quest of Minnesota

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

If you’re near Minnesota (or, hell, even if you’re not) and you’d like to spend a couple weeks of your summer helping out at Camp Quest, the camp for children of atheist parents, they’re in need of volunteer counselors! For … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Quest, General | 1 Comment

Tell Focus on the Family About Your Loving Gay Spouse

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Focus on the Family is holding a Valentine’s Day Contest! All you have to is write a love letter to your spouse (under 300 words) explaining why you want to grow old with them. As far as I can tell … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Love | 10 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist’s Mormon Teen Son Is Questioned About Masturbation

Posted on February 2, 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. Hi Richard, When I married 17 years ago, I was a True Believing Mormon. Since coming out … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, General, Richard Wade | 36 Comments

The Problems with Atheist Publicity Stunts

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Should atheist groups try to make headlines and get attention when their ideas have little to no chance of succeeding? Despite the fact that I like it when groups I support and people I know are involved, it’s hard for … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits, Sports | 41 Comments

That’s Not Her Name

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know FOX News doesn’t like the Freedom From Religion Foundation… or the GLBT community. But this is ridiculous. FFRF’s co-president’s name is Annie Laurie Gaylor. It takes 0.04 seconds of Google-time to figure that out. But who needs research … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Politics | 31 Comments

Spirits for Spirits

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There’s a new (to me) type of gathering for atheists taking place near the University of Illinois in a few weeks, courtesy of the Champaign-Urbana Freethinkers: Spirits for Spirits. You put your hand on the Bible and deny the holy … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Secular Student Alliance | 17 Comments

Upcoming Talks

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m visiting a bunch of schools/cities in the next few months to give talks. All talks are in the evening. Not all the dates/times are set, but if you’re in the area, it’d be great to meet up with people! … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 18 Comments

How Not to Save Money for College

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

How should you save money for college? Put money in a savings account? Rely on student loans? Invest your money? Purchase a CD? Or… pray and just *hope* everything works out? Reader Roman received the following survey results from his … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 19 Comments