Monthly Archives: March 2010

FFRF on The Daily Show Tonight?

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation‘s Dan Barker may make a brief appearance on tonight’s episode of The Daily Show. Segments change depending on the news so it’s not a done deal, but keep an eye out for it tonight. The … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Pop Culture | 11 Comments

Atheists Help the Homeless (#10)

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Joe Zamecki and fellow atheists in Austin, Texas have been helping the homeless several times over the past year — yesterday was their 10th such giveaway: I love it when they do this. It’s a helpful, easy-to-do program that any … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 6 Comments

Send Me to Church… Again

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday, I was at a church (Willow Chicago) to talk with the pastor on stage about what Christians can learn from outsiders about how Jesus-followers and churches appear to the rest of us. The talk was brief but it went … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 34 Comments

Skepchicamp Recap (with Physics!)

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Saturday was Skepchicamp and it was awesome. Props to Skepchick Elyse and the entire planning committee for a wonderful job: What exactly happened at this event? 75 skeptics crowded into a Chicago pub to listen to a bunch of short … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 8 Comments

Where Can You Stalk Me This Week?

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m giving a couple talks this week and you’re welcome to come. In fact, I demand that you do. Or else. This Wednesday night, I’ll be speaking at Beloit College in Wisconsin. The event is in Richardson Auditorium beginning at … Continue reading →

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Julia Sweeney: The Real Housewife of Wilmette?

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Chicago Tribune‘s Mary Schmich has a nice column today about actress Julia Sweeney. It focuses on what we already know (and love) about her: she’s left Los Angeles (physically and mentally) to become a mother/wife in the north suburbs … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture | 11 Comments

Atheist Bus Campaign in… Argentina!

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There’s an atheist bus ad making the rounds in Argentina: The article (translated here) says this is all in promotion of an atheist conference taking place next month. I love how this meme is spreading worldwide. What other countries need … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 5 Comments

“A” Week on Facebook

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

These ideas either get no traction or a ton of traction. But I’d love to see it work. The week of March 29th – April 6th, there’s a grassroots campaign to get atheists to put a Scarlet A as their … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 25 Comments

Tampa City Council: Atheists Must Say “Under God” or Shut Up Entirely

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Atheist of Florida group has been on a mission to get the Tampa City Council to drop their pre-meeting prayers. As this is going on, it should be noted that the council also says the Pledge of Allegiance. So … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 40 Comments

Weekend Plans

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

If you’re awesome (and near Chicago), here’s where you want to be this weekend: Saturday is Skepchicamp! I’ll be at Brehon Pub in Chicago with 9234341241 (rounded down to approximately 80) fellow skeptics sharing in food and talks. I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Churches, General, Politics | 6 Comments