Monthly Archives: May 2010

Michele Bachmann Introduces a Prayer Amendment into Defense Bill

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

What crazy thing did Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) do now? The Secular Coalition for America explains it like this: [Bachmann] introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization bill that would allow chaplains in the military to use specifically-Christian prayers … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 12 Comments

Come Celebrate with Me at DePaul?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Next Tuesday, June 1st, I’ll be speaking at DePaul University in Lincoln Park (near downtown Chicago). The event is free, starts at 6:00 p.m., and takes place in Munroe Hall. The Facebook event page is here. The event is sponsored … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Student Alliance | 12 Comments

Fargo Native Gets ISNOGOD License Plate!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Remember Brian Magee, the Fargo resident who wanted an ISNOGOD license plate? Today, he got a response from the North Dakota Department of Transportation: In a letter dated today to inform Magee that his plate will be issued as requested, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 11 Comments

Ask Richard: When “Coming Out” May Affect Others

Posted on May 27, 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. Hey Richard, I am about to turn seventeen and have been an atheist for about a year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 20 Comments

The Boot Protest

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Brother Jed Smock is one of those campus preachers who goes around to different college campuses to “spread the love” by talking about how homosexuals are sinners. You know the type. He probably does more for the cause of atheism … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor, Secular Student Alliance | 213 Comments

My Day at an Anti-Vaccination Rally

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This is a guest post by Jamie Bernstein. Jamie is a graduate student in public policy at the University of Chicago. … I am generally not the activist type. It’s not that I don’t have strong opinions or don’t care … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 188 Comments

Lars Vilks Will Get to Finish His Talk

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The last time cartoonist Lars Vilks spoke at Uppsala University, this happened: The riot happened because radical Muslims were offended by this drawings of Muhammad with a dog’s body: Well, Uppsala University is inviting Vilks back in the fall to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 13 Comments

The Church Leadership Team Asks for Help

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When a church leadership team gets together, it’s not unusual to see them asking a god to guide them and help them with their vision. Someone tell me how this method is any different: (via nakedpastor)

Posted in Churches, General, Humor | 6 Comments

Much Ado About Your (Arizona) Neighbor’s Taxes

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn and Garriott v. Winn and will decide the constitutionality of a program that diverts tax money into private-school scholarships. This program allows donors a dollar-for-dollar reduction … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Brittany Meyer, Education, General, Lawsuits | 11 Comments

The Anti-Gay Christians Are Losing

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve said this before, but it’s a mixed bag for me that so many Christians treat gay people the way they do. On one side, they’re pushing gay people (and many liberal allies) away from their churches and faith. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General, GLBT, Politics | 33 Comments