Monthly Archives: April 2010

A Happy Day for Skeptics and Atheists

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There were a couple incredible news stories taking over the skeptic/atheist world yesterday. To recap: After Simon Singh won his recent appeal, the British Chiropractic Association has dropped their case against him (PDF)! This means Singh is almost done with … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Pseudoscience | 33 Comments

A Couple Events in Chicago This Weekend

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

For atheists near Chicago, there are a couple events in the city you might be interested in this weekend. Friday night, PZ Myers is coming to town to participate in a panel discussion on God and morality and how they … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 9 Comments

Jesus Plays Telephone

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

SMBC explains where Westboro Baptist Church gets it from…: Now it all makes sense!

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor | 14 Comments

The Miracle that Wasn’t

Posted on April 15, 2010 by

This post is courtesy of Ron Gold. Did you hear about little Nadia Bloom, an 11-year-old Florida girl with Asperger’s syndrome who was rescued yesterday after spending four days lost in a swamp? It’s definitely a feel good story, but … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ron Gold | 28 Comments

Officially Leaving the Catholic Church: The First Attempt

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Cynical-C is trying to officially leave the Catholic Church and he’s written a letter to his bishop to put that process in motion: I am writing to inform you of my defection from the Roman Catholic Church. I was born … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 21 Comments

Well, They Did Say Jesus Was Hung on a Cross…

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This painting of a crucified Jesus at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Oklahoma is making some people really upset. I can’t understand why… Artist Janet Jaime modeled the art after the San Damiano Cross: See? Just abs. But that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 45 Comments

An Atheist’s Memorial Service

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

My friend Kate Miller recently lost her older brother Matt. He died of cancer at the age of 46. Kate’s family held a memorial service for him and they gave me permission to share the program for the service (PDF). … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 34 Comments

Why Atheist Outreach is So Important

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There are many reasons it’s so important to have ever-expanding atheist outreach. One of the biggest is that it encourages people to come out of the closet. Reader Melissa sent me this email that I wanted to share: First, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, General | 39 Comments

Ted Cox’s Journey to a Gay Deconversion Retreat

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve mentioned Ted Cox before — he’s the guy who went undercover at a Gay Conversion Camp: An atheist, Ted Cox, spent the past two years going undercover as a gay man undergoing gay-to-straight therapy programs run by Christian groups … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 25 Comments

Christian Conservative Pharmacy Closes Due to Lack of Customers

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Divine Mercy Care Pharmacy in Fairfax, VA closed down last month because of a lack of customers. It didn’t help that there were two other pharmacies within walking distance. But why are those pharmacies still in business while this one … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 33 Comments