Monthly Archives: March 2010

Cartoonists on the Catholic Church Abuse Scandal

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Kleine Zeitung, a newpaper in Austria, has some biting political cartoons discussing the child abuse scandal in the Catholic Church: I’d love to see more cartoons like those in American newspapers. This is hardly provocative: (via Slate)

Posted in General, Humor, Lawsuits | 11 Comments

A Response to Concerned Believers

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

To all those religious people who tell us that atheists are offensive because we try to convince others our beliefs are more reasonable than theirs, or to the religious people who advise us to respect their beliefs simply because so … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 48 Comments

CFI Blog Tilts at Windmills

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – I’ll admit to being confused and disappointed by Michael De Dora Jr.’s post on the CFI blog last week entitled “The Problems with the Atheistic Approach to the World.” I’ve met Michael a couple of times … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 14 Comments

Catholic Church Penalizes Charity for Homeless because Leader Supports Gay Marriage

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When someone tells you that, despite some of the recent problems in the Catholic Church, the Church is still a force for good, show them this article. It’s evidence of how their hatred of gay people, cloaked in “loving” religious … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 28 Comments

Northeast Florida Coalition of Reason Gets Atheist Billboard

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Which area is getting the latest atheist billboard? Northeast Florida! That sign can now be seen in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Reaching out to the like minded isn’t the only goal of the effort. “We also want to let the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 16 Comments

Why Is She Not Going to Church Anymore?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Pastor David Hayward has a friend who is still a Christian, but she doesn’t want to go to church anymore. And it’s not because she’s suddenly an atheist. Why she doesn’t go to church anymore? Because her intelligence, deep thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 27 Comments

The New State Quarters Have Something in Common…

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: I’m being told that the new quarters do, in fact, have “In God We Trust” written on them even though it’s nowhere in the description. I’ll leave the post up, but please keep in mind the information may be … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 29 Comments

Christian Science Church Slowly Begins to Reform

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

After hearing all those horrific stories of Christian Science-practicing parents willing to let their children die rather than abandon their destructive and absurd beliefs, I’m glad to hear the church is taking one step forward by allowing followers to see … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 20 Comments

What is Heaven Like to an Atheist?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

President of the Secular Coalition for America, Herb Silverman, has a great response for people who ask him — an atheist — about the afterlife: I do know what will happen to me when I die. I’m going to medical … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Coalition for America | 39 Comments

The Problem with Religious Education in Australian Schools

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This is a guest posting by Julie Cowe, an American currently living in Melbourne, Australia. She recently emigrated there from Scotland. She’s been blogging for five years and became active in secular issues after learning there are organizations trying get … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 43 Comments