Monthly Archives: April 2010

Learning to Speak Christianese

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Having trouble understanding what Christians are really saying? Now, there’s a helpful video guide, courtesy of The Thinking Atheist: There are a few more parts where that came from. (via The Radula)

Posted in General, Humor | 24 Comments

Back in Their Burkas Again

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A beautiful rendition of a song telling women to take off those oppressive burkas. The song was written by Helen Kagin and Edwin Kagin and performed at last weekend’s American Atheists convention: Just in case you want the lyrics (PDF): … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 6 Comments

Constance McMillen’s Fake Prom

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Constance McMillen‘s been through hell and back standing up for herself. All she wanted to do was attend her senior prom with her girlfriend. But her Fulton, Mississippi high school canceled prom in response. Money was donated (and rejected) so … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT, Politics | 71 Comments

An Atheist-Friendly Oklahoma License Plate?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

To the people of Oklahoma: Want this license plate? It hasn’t been made yet, but it could be. To get license plates in Oklahoma with the phrase, “In Reason We Trust” 750 citizens of Oklahoma will need to agree to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 26 Comments

Video of Atheist/Christian Panel Discussion

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Back in February, I participated in a panel discussion about atheism and Christianity along with my friends Ashley Paramore (atheist) and Jon Weyer (Christian). It took place at a conference called Jubilee. There’s finally video of the discussion — check … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 24 Comments

Ask Richard: My Father Nags Me to Go to Church

Posted on April 6, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I am a 20 year old student living with my father. He’s a Christian, with very firm beliefs. Recently, he’s been pushing me to join a church. He believes that joining a church would be extremely beneficial to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 20 Comments

If You Don’t Agree with That, Are You Still Religious?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s a good question: how much of your religion’s actions do you have to disavow before you feel comfortable just walking away from the whole damn thing altogether? What aspects of your faith did you eschew before you finally stepped … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 121 Comments

Former Catholics, New Baptists

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Since everyone is leaving the Catholic Church, Pastor Deacon Fred is happy to report that attendance at Landover Baptist Church is rising dramatically: According to Ticketmaster™, Landover Baptist church services in all four sanctuaries are completely booked through 2017 (even … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 13 Comments

Butler vs. Duke?

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m curious how many atheists are as into March Madness as I am… who do you think will win? Who’s Winning the Game Tonight?online surveys

Posted in General, Sports | 34 Comments

The Holy Ghost Hokey Pokey

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

If someone had shown this to me when I was younger, I would’ve become a Christian *immediately*. And by Christian, I mean atheist. Or anti-theist. Or whatever else is as far away from Christianity as possible. I mean, seriously, what … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 35 Comments