Monthly Archives: March 2010

Women Not Allowed to Speak During Lutheran Church Vote

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Before you read the headline and the article, realize a few things: This took place yesterday. In Wisconsin. In a Lutheran church. So much for a “harmless” Christian sect. The headline: Baraboo church doesn’t let women speak or vote as … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 76 Comments

A Dad’s Conversation with His Son’s “School Chaplain”

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There are times when working with people who are religious is the best way to go. And there are times when sarcasm is so much more entertaining… In Australia, public school chaplains don’t exist but “Christian volunteers” are permissible. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Humor | 49 Comments

The Ted Bundy of String Theory

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Sam Harris‘ talk at TED was just released and you can see some of the material he’ll be writing about in his new book — The Moral Landscape: How science can determine human values, which will be released October 5th. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 7 Comments

Islam Deserves Criticism

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Thunderf00t has an excellent video in which he talks about the need to criticize Islam and why certain beliefs held by many Muslims can constitute hate crimes if acted upon — hell, any religion that punishes apostasy by death is … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 30 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Grandfather Kept At Arm’s Length

Posted on March 23, 2010 by richard wade

I have a problem about my grandchildren that is similar to ct with the nephew who is being brainwashed by his Christian mother. I’m 68 years old, and have at last returned to the position I held as a teenager: … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 15 Comments

The Neo-Humanist Statement of Secular Principles and Values

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Paul Kurtz, the founder of the Center for Inquiry and Prometheus Books and overall “godfather” of the Secular Humanist movement, has drafted “The Neo-Humanist Statement of Secular Principles and Values.” Neo-Humanist? Do we really need another label in our community? … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 42 Comments

Repent Amarillo

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Holy shit. If you’re an atheist in Amarillo, TX, I’d be scared. There are Christian soldiers out to get you. And they have frightening flash animations on their website. (Thanks to Carmen for the link. I think.)

Posted in General | 55 Comments

Upcoming Talks

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

My Spring Break is next week and I’m going all over the place. More of the talks have been confirmed with details so I wanted to post an update. All readers who come to an event get a free hug! … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 13 Comments

Atheists Aren’t Buried Here

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Photographer Jean Lewis is displaying some of her unique work at the Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln right now. The black and white photographs depict stylized architectural elements in gravestones, cemetery gates and storefront shops. Lewis took the photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 21 Comments

Atheists and Juries: Advice to Lawyers

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The American Society of Trial Consultants publishes a journal called The Jury Expert, which features an article about atheists this month (PDF). Douglas L. Keene and Rita R. Handrich write about how lawyers should act when they have atheist clients … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 47 Comments