Monthly Archives: April 2010

A Debate on Organized Religion in the 21st Century

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Several years ago, before the New Atheist books were ever published, I saw video of a debate between Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz and right-wing nut and former Republican presidential candidate Alan Keyes over the question “Does Organized Religion Have … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 22 Comments

Where Is the Jesus?

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

He’s everywhere! Ranker has a list of the Top 20 Funniest Sightings of Jesus. In what can only be called an upset, Cheesus was ranked #2. I thought for sure that would’ve been the winner… (Thanks to Brian for the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 8 Comments

What Atheist Should Be on Obama’s Faith Advisory Council?

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

President Obama has a “President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships” consisting of 25 people. They help advise the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Strikingly, there are no atheists on the Council. There are Jews, Catholics, Protestants, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 68 Comments

American Atheists Convention Gets Press

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The American Atheists convention is taking place this weekend and they’re getting some positive press out of it. CNN covered the story today and there are some amusing soundbytes: “We have a lot of wonderful people,” [AA spokesperson David Silverman] … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 13 Comments

High School Students Respond to Westboro Baptist Church

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

High school students can really make you proud some days. Look at how these California students came together when they heard Fred Phelps‘ Westboro Baptist Church was going to be protesting at their school: There’s hope for the future.

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 21 Comments

The Atheist “Collection Plate”

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Foundation Beyond Belief is featured in Saturday’s New York Times! Within the next week or so, Mr. McGowan expects to cut checks for a total of $12,025, the first benefits collected and disbursed by the Foundation Beyond Belief. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 12 Comments

Foundation Beyond Belief to Get Big Press

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Foundation Beyond Belief charity group I work with is slated to receive some great press in the near future. If all goes well, you’ll be reading about it in the New York Times tomorrow and the Chronicle of Philanthropy … Continue reading →

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Applause for Simon Singh

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

After a long, completely unnecessary battle, Simon Singh has won his appeal (PDF). The short background of the story: Singh wrote an article in 2008 saying that the British Chiropractic Association “is the respectable face of the chiropractic profession and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Pseudoscience | 7 Comments

Thanks, Minnesota!

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m finally back home from the last leg of the Spring Break trip. Thanks to Campus Atheists, Skeptics, & Humanists (CASH) for an awesome time last night: You want an example of a well-run student atheist group? They’re among the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Secular Student Alliance | 11 Comments

Ask Richard: My Friend in High School Wants to Become a Nun

Posted on April 2, 2010 by richard wade

Note: When letter writers sign with their first names instead of a pseudonym or nickname, I randomly change their name for added anonymity. I’m a male senior in high school, and one of my friends, who is a girl, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 21 Comments