Monthly Archives: May 2010

Reactions from Everybody Draw Muhammad Day

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

How is it possible that I got more Muhammad images *after* I posted the compilation than before it? I don’t have time to post all the new ones I’m getting but this one by Louis made me laugh: And this … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Secular Student Alliance | 58 Comments

Stolen Mojave Cross Which Was Replaced Is Taken Down Again

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Remember that Mojave cross that was up, then stolen, and then replaced? It’s been taken down again. There will likely be an update to this story in 5… 4… 3…

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 7 Comments

Help This College Atheist Group Win $1,000

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I just spent the evening with the Alliance of Happy Atheists at the University of Oregon — it was a wonderful night with a really active, fun group of people. How can you not love a group that uses these … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 9 Comments

Why Are You Agnostic?

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When discussing religion, I’ve heard Stephen Colbert say this a couple times: “Isn’t an agnostic just an atheist without balls?” I used to think Agnosticism was a fair position to take. The first openly non-religious person I ever met was … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 177 Comments

The Largest Ever Gathering of Black Atheists

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Last weekend, the Center For Inquiry recently hosted an African Americans for Humanism conference in Washington, D.C. At nearly 60 guests, it was arguably the largest gathering of non-religious African Americans ever (at least if we’re talking about meeting specifically … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 38 Comments

Stolen Mojave Cross Replaced

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Last week, the Mojave cross at the center of the recent Salazar v. Buono Supreme Court decision was stolen. Now, someone has put a new cross in its place: The National Park Service said in a press release Thursday afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 22 Comments

Post The First — Why Is This Stuff So Darn Hard To Begin With

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

Hemant’s note: Brittany Meyer is a guest-blogger who will be writing exclusively about law-related issues. You can read her bio here. … Church and State cases are often very difficult, legally and constitutionally, and the “right” answer is always elusive. … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Meyer, General, Lawsuits | Tagged | 26 Comments

Draw Muhammad Day: A Compilation

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Why should we draw Muhammad? Because Muslims say we can’t. They say any depiction of Muhammad is offensive, whether he’s angry or smiling or not even human. The Muhammad who was recently depicted on South Park did not need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 165 Comments

Visiting Oregon This Friday

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Just a reminder that I’ll be speaking at the University of Oregon (in the city of Eugene) this Friday night for the Alliance of Happy Atheists. All the details can be found here! The event is free and we’ll all … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 5 Comments

Paul Kurtz Resigns from Center For Inquiry

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Many current CFI staffers and local advisory board members (independent from CFI management and Board of Directors) have signed a “Letter of Gratitude,” thanking Paul Kurtz for all he has done. We, the undersigned CFI staff and local advisory … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 10 Comments