Monthly Archives: March 2010

Open Thread

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m recovering from speaking at Beloit College last night (it was awesome), so consider this an open thread! Discuss what you will. Need a topic? What the %&$*# is happening on Lost? I’m obsessed with the show and yet I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 46 Comments

Creationist Claims iPhone App is Free!

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Do you ever find yourself in a heated debate with Creationists and all you have with you is your iPhone?! Yes. Yes, you do. Every day. That’s why you want to download Creationist Claims by Insomnia Addict — it’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Science | 27 Comments

Song for James Randi

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The band Tense Kids has a fun little song called “Song for James Randi” that I’ve been listening to for a couple nights now. The lyrics are great. Feel free to listen to it here: And check out singer/songwriter Joe … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 5 Comments

Faith-Healing Parents Who Killed Son Sentenced to Prison

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This is what you need to know about Jeff and Marci Beagley: They allowed their son to die of an inflammation of his urethra because they figured a god would cure him. Instead of taking him to a doctor for … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 68 Comments

Jesus for Rent

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I don’t think I want one, but maybe some of you are interested in a Jesus: Incidentally the actual location is in New Zealand. (via FAIL Blog)

Posted in General, Humor | 16 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheists’ Freethinking Children Are Considering Religion

Posted on March 9, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard We are an atheist couple with three children aged 10, 8 and 5. The youngest starts school this year. We have explained to our children that different people believe in different gods, but neither of us believe in … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, General, Richard Wade | 23 Comments

Is the Atheist Movement on the Decline?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Wayne Laugesen, the editorial page editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette, has a piece in which he chides the atheist movement as a whole. He says we had a good run, but we’re committing a comedy of errors: … The … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 57 Comments

Update on Angie’s Abortion

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Angie Jackson wrote a very popular (and controversial) posting on this site a few weeks ago about how she is having an abortion and documenting the process on YouTube and Twitter. Yesterday, she appeared on CNN, interviewed by Kyra Phillips: … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General, Politics | 46 Comments

Did Florida Governor Charlie Crist Attack an Atheist?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

That’s the latest rumor floating around, courtesy of Michael Middlebrooks: Last night as I was leaving a pizzeria in Downtown St. Pete, I ran into a small group of people around Florida Governor Charlie Crist who was campaigning for a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 26 Comments

Liveblogging FFRF on The Daily Show

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Alright, I’m jealous that Dan Barker has met Jason Jones. They’re mocking FFRF. But it’s pretty damn funny. Dan Barker comes off looking intelligent and level-headed and reasonable about what they are trying to accomplish and what they reasonably can … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Humor, Politics | 23 Comments