Monthly Archives: April 2010

Ask Richard: Atheist Gets Entangled in a Church

Posted on April 9, 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. Is it dangerous to join a church out of pure social interest? This weekend, I attended a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Churches, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 17 Comments

If Only There Were Atheist Barbies…

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Apparently, there now exists an Episcopal Priest Barbie (High Church Edition). (Which is really the gift all little kids want this year.) But Jen has gone one step further and created a toy that children of non-religious parents can love … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 24 Comments

Illinois Rob Sherman Files Lawsuit Against Illinois Governor to Block Religious Grants

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Rob Sherman, the atheist from Chicago who has a long history of filing lawsuits supporting church/state separation, has outdone himself this time. He filed a federal lawsuit (PDF) “to block $2.3 billion in Illinois grants from the $31 billion Capital … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 11 Comments

Baby Café

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Wait… there’s a Baby Café in Panama City, Florida and no one told me when I visited that state?! I missed out. (Thanks to Bethany for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 11 Comments

Hitchens to Speak About New Book in Washington, DC

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Christopher Hitchens‘ new book, the autobiography Hitch-22, will be released on June 2nd: It has the distinctive bright yellow cover of his previous books. However, this one is shinier. Therefore, it will be better. (Don’t question my logic.) Hitchens will … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 6 Comments

The End of the Jesus Journey?

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This cartoon’s from David Hayward (a.k.a. nakedpastor), who recently left his position as church pastor. Anyone who has walked that same course can tell you how tough that journey is. However — and I’m sure the commenters can attest to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 31 Comments

Atheist Billboard Comes to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The latest atheist billboard (and corresponding bus ads) can be found in Fayetteville, Arkansas, thanks to the Northwest Arkansas Coalition of Reason. “We… want everyone to know that those of us who don’t believe in a supreme being happen to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 25 Comments

Obama Mentions Non-Believers in Easter Address

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yeah, he’s pandering the the religious base by saying a lot of this, but it’s worth taking note President Obama mentioned non-believers in his recent weekly address: This is a week of faithful celebration. On Monday and Tuesday nights, Jewish … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 48 Comments

I Think I Prefer Street Preachers to This

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A message to Christians who want to convince others to follow Jesus. Don’t do while dressed as a bloody Jesus on a cross. Near a mall. Where children are passing you and crying. And when the police arrest you and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 37 Comments

Ellen Johnson to Speak About Madalyn Murray O’Hair

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s been nearly two years since the former president of American Atheists Ellen Johnson has made any public appearances. That reclusion ends this weekend. In a coup that we never thought possible, New York City Atheists has managed to get … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments