Monthly Archives: March 2010

James Randi Comes Out

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It shouldn’t evoke any big reaction anymore, but it’s a wonderful thing anytime someone feels comfortable enough to come out of the closet. 81-year-old James Randi has done just that today on the JREF blog Swift and on the For … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 47 Comments

Where is Jesus?

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You promise not to hate me, right? Good. Because here goes the rest of your day: And there’s more where that came from… (Thanks to Curse Joe for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 38 Comments

Off That (the Rationalist Anthem)

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Baba Brinkman is an atheist rapper I’ve mentioned in the past. Today. he released the new video for his song “Off That” — fantastic lyrics mixed with beautiful animation (by Tommy Nagle). Plus, when was the last time you heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Pseudoscience, Science | 12 Comments

Inspiration Comes from Only One Source?

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The backstory from PassiveAggressiveNotes: A college RA puts inspiration quotes on the bathroom wall. Someone writes on one of the posts, asking why the quotes are always from the Bible. The RA doesn’t like the tone of that question and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 27 Comments

Peaceful High School Protest Against Westboro Baptist Church

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Fred Phelps‘ Westboro Baptist Church was set to descend upon Dutchtown High School in Louisiana Thursday night because they were staging a production of “The Laramie Project.” Instead, 500 counter-protesters made a stand and Westboro was nowhere to be found … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 51 Comments

Indian James Randi Gets Great Press

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There’s a lot of religious nonsense that takes place in India. A lot of times, it’s just a petty scam and people lose only money as a result. Sometimes, it’s much more tragic and lives are lost. Last week, it … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 21 Comments

Fundamentalist Mormon Sentenced to 75 Years in Prison

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Merril Leroy Jessop, a member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, got what he deserved. Jessop was convicted Wednesday on allegations that he illegally married and fathered a child with a 15-year-old girl while living … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 31 Comments

Great Article About Atheist Benefactor

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It made the rounds quite a bit yesterday, but in case you missed it, the Raleigh News & Observer ran a fantastic article about atheist benefactor Todd Stiefel. Todd has given organization-changing gifts to the Secular Student Alliance, Secular Coalition … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Secular Coalition for America, Secular Student Alliance | 7 Comments

Another Young Hero Fights Against High School Prayers

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Alexandria High School in Alabama is a public school where the administrators are uneducated about the law. They thought it was okay for students to recite Christian prayers over the public address system. It took a young man (who wishes … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 20 Comments

Ask Richard: Young Atheist Considers Leaving Church and Coming Out

Posted on March 19, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I’m a high school student, and while my parents know this, my Christian mother insists on sending me to church Youth Group every Friday. It doesn’t really bother me, but submitting to church feels as though I’m submitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 23 Comments