Monthly Archives: May 2010

Jesus on the Dashboard?

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Apparently, Lord Jesus Christ was hit by a car in Massachusetts. Christ was treated and released from the hospital. Of course, there’s a twist to the story. There has to be. We all know Jesus would never set foot in … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 10 Comments

Secular Coalition for America’s Policy Leadership Program

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Coalition for America has a new Policy Leadership Program open to students who live in the Washington, D.C. area! Each participant will have the following responsibilities: 1. Helping to plan, promote and facilitate the Secular Coalition’s first Policy … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America, Secular Student Alliance | Leave a comment

If You’ve Ever Kissed Someone…

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

… then, according to this old Christian TV show, you’re just heading down the path of destruction: You *know* that dad is the kind of person who takes his daughter to Purity Balls… a bit creepy, no? I agree with … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 58 Comments

This is What Church is Like

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know a lot of you have been to church way more than I have, but based on my experiences at the bigger, non-denominational megachurches, I can vouch that this pretty much sums it up: Just fyi, that video was … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General, Humor | 28 Comments

I Want a Beer

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve never had a beer in my life, but maybe it’s time to start: In the early part of fall 2008, a small Danish brewery, Bryggeriet Djævlebryg, released a new Imperial Stout titled, “Gudeløs.” Those translate to “Devil’s Brew” and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 41 Comments

The Station That Censors Muhammad May Give Jesus His Own Show

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Comedy Central has a show in the pipelines for the future that may perk some ears up: “JC” A half-hour animated show about JC (Jesus Christ) wanting to escape his father’s enormous shadow and to live life in NYC as … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 19 Comments

Knoxville Biology Textbook Gets Approved

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Remember Kurt Zimmerman? He was the Knoxville, TN father who wanted an Honors Biology textbook banned because it included the following passage: (You can find the context of that quotation here.) Anyway, the Knox County school board listened to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Science | 22 Comments

Christians Were Not Defying the Judge’s Ruling Today

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s easy to find examples of Christians playing the victim card when they really have nothing to whine about. Case in point: I know Christianity Today has a base they have to appeal to, but take a look at how … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 29 Comments

FFRF’s Full Page Ad in the NYT

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In case you missed it, today’s New York Times includes a full page ad from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. It explains how the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional (click image for PDF): Talk about an advertising blitz. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General, Politics | 12 Comments

Ask Richard: Gay Agnostic Conflicted by Friendship with Evangelist Missionary

Posted on May 6, 2010 by richard wade

Note: To better preserve their privacy, I have randomly given the letter writer and her friend different names. Dear Richard, I grew up in a fundamentalist Christian home, and was raised in the “nurture and admonition of the lord.” My … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, GLBT, Richard Wade | 11 Comments