Monthly Archives: April 2010

Supreme Court Rules that a Cross is Not a Symbol of Christianity

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Last October, oral arguments began in front of the Supreme Court in the case of Salazar v. Buono. Today, the decision was announced and it was a disappointing one. I wrote about this before, and I’ll paraphrase a part of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 69 Comments

Jen McCreight to Speak in Chicago

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Women Thinking Free Foundation is a new non-profit based in Chicago: Our goal as an organization is to bring science, skepticism and critical thinking to the women of the Midwest. We’re planning some great events, campaigns and outreach programs … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 6 Comments

Guess Who Never Read My Book?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I got this email from commenter Ubi Dubium, who requested my book from her local Virginia library: … I put in a request that they add it to their collection, and in the meantime asked them to try to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General, Humor | 19 Comments

Noah’s Ark Found?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Of course not. But that’s not stopping a Christian group from saying otherwise. Now a group called Noah’s Ark Ministries International says they’ve found the ship’s wreckage. “It’s not 100 per cent that it is Noah’s Ark, but we think … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 46 Comments

Andrew Lovley Explains His Secular Invocation Speech

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Back in December, the founder of the Southern Maine Association of Secular Humanists (SMASH), Andrew Lovley, delivered a secular invocation for Tom Coward, the new mayor of South Portland, Maine. There was a little bit of backlash from the secular … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Student Alliance | 3 Comments

Jesus and Flying Spaghetti Monster, Together

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Reader Abigail was cleaning her kitchen yesterday, scrubbing a few stains left by a pot on a white shelf. That’s when she saw it: Jesus! It’s not just Jesus, either. The Flying Spaghetti Monster is there, too. Double whammy! (If … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 16 Comments

What Do Christians Do That Frustrates You?

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know I’ve asked variants of this before, but I’m looking for answers to the following question: What do Christians do or say that frustrates you? A few examples of what I have in mind: Bait-and-switch: Where they become your … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 263 Comments

The Anti-Quiverfull

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Godless Girl explains why she doesn’t want to have any kids: I don’t want kids. That’s it. Does she really need more of an explanation? Some people might think so, but GG is comfortable with her decision: I’m delighted with … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General | 144 Comments

My Visit to Los Angeles

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I spent the past few days in Los Angeles where I spoke to the Bruin Alliance of Skeptic and Secularists at UCLA. (More after the jump)

Posted in General, Richard Wade, Secular Student Alliance | 11 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist’s Parents Say They Can Be Damned to Hell Because of Him

Posted on April 26, 2010 by richard wade

Note: For the last several months, the Ask Richard columns have been posted on Tuesdays and Fridays. They will now be posted on Mondays and Thursdays. Hello Richard, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 19 Comments