Monthly Archives: May 2010

No, You Can’t Have a Formal Prayer Before the Meal

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Senior citizens at the Ed Young Senior Citizens Center near Savannah, Georgia receive reduced-price meals partly paid for with federal money. Because of that, they’re being told they can’t pray before meals: … Senior Citizens Inc. officials said Friday the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 21 Comments

Is This Too Over the Top for an Atheist?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Doug Stewart lives in Louisiana and he’s wondering if his “godless evangelism” has gone too far. He’s very proud of being an atheist and he wants to share that with anyone willing to listen. (You might recall how Doug had … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, Churches, General | 131 Comments

Alabama Gubernatorial Candidate Attacked for Supporting Science

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Bradley Byrne is a former Democrat, current Republican, running to become Governor of Alabama. His background includes degrees from Duke and the University of Alabama — he even served as Chancellor of Alabama’s community colleges — so you would think … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Science | 36 Comments

Eboo Patel and “You People?”

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – I have quite a lot to say on the subject of drawing Muhammad.  At my day job as Communications Director for the Secular Student Alliance I’m watching the recent developments closely, and on a personal level … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef, Secular Student Alliance | 20 Comments

It’s Just a Muhammad Drawing. Relax.

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Lars Vilks is a Swedish artist who was at the center of controversy in 2007 because he drew the Islamic prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body. Yeah… I’m not impressed by it even as a work of art. But it … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Student Alliance | 38 Comments

Candidates for Mayor of Toronto All Make Appeals to God

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Who knew Toronto, Ontario was located in the Bible Belt? The four candidates running for mayor are all paying homage to a god and promising church groups a larger role in the government: Four of Toronto’s mayoral candidates have vowed … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 9 Comments

Mojave Cross Stolen

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Mojave cross at the center of the recent Salazar v. Buono Supreme Court decision has been stolen: The National Park Service confirmed that the seven-foot high symbol had been ripped down sometime on Sunday or Monday by thieves who … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 59 Comments

Mother Steals Gossip Girl Books From Library

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Tina Harden‘s daughter brought home a couple young Gossip Girl-inspired novels in 2008. When Tina flipped through the books and saw the bad language and references to sex/drugs, she did what came naturally to her. She stole the books. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 48 Comments

The Second Chance Prom Was a Success!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

After Constance McMillen was forbidden from attending her own high school prom because she was a lesbian — and after “adults” in the community sent her to a fake prom — the American Humanist Association and philanthropist Todd Stiefel stepped … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 22 Comments

Canada Has Church/State Issues, Too!

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Members of Canada’s Parliament are sponsoring a National Prayer Breakfast this week. There’s a dinner tonight and a breakfast tomorrow. The purpose of the National Prayer Breakfast is to invite leaders to meet in the spirit of Jesus Christ in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 47 Comments