Monthly Archives: May 2010

They Took a Vow of Secrecy?!

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Everytime it seems like the Catholic Church child-raping scandal can’t possibly get any worse, some new story turns up. In 1975, young victims of sexual abuse were told to sign “vows of silence” that they wouldn’t speak out against Father … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 36 Comments

Bad News: Greensboro Mayor Gets Rid of Moment of Silence…

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Joshua Deaton and other members of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Atheists/Agnostics/Skeptics attended last night’s city council meeting to voice their opposition to the invocations. Here is Joshua’s speech: … Bill Knight is the mayor of Greensboro, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Student Alliance | 44 Comments

Bill Maher Did Not Insult Your Mom

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In case you missed Real Time with Bill Maher last week, you missed a long discussion on religion with conservative atheist S.E. Cupp and the other panelists: Maher made his usual points: That religious people are delusional. Cupp — who … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 68 Comments

You Have an Eraser… Use It

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward documents a conversation between someone who questions faith and someone who thinks “doubt” is a four-letter word: (via nakedpastor)

Posted in General, Humor | 19 Comments

Can Atheists and Muslims Compromise on Drawing Muhammad?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Everybody Draw Muhammad Day is on Thursday and different people are still deciding how to approach it. Do you draw a picture (or chalk your campus) or do you criticize people doing that? In any case, I support it. And … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 55 Comments

Help Foundation Beyond Belief Reach Its Summer Goals

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

As I write this, nearly 500 people have donated nearly $25,000 to various charities, courtesy of Foundation Beyond Belief. You can help us get past those numbers. The New York Times article from last month really put the Foundation in … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 5 Comments

Ask Richard: How Do I Handle My Six-Year-Old’s Beliefs?

Posted on May 17, 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. I send my 6 yr old daughter to the only private school in our small town. Naturally, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, Education, General, Richard Wade | 40 Comments

Texans for Truth Rally Gets Positive Press

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday was the Texans for Truth rally, urging elected officials to fight back against the revisionist history being proposed by the conservatives on the state’s Board of Education. They had a lot of supporters there and some very positive coverage … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 17 Comments

Nun Demoted from Job After Saving Patient’s Life

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a story that shows just how misguided religion can be. It takes place in Phoenix. (What? A problem in Arizona? Never!) Sister Margaret McBride, who worked as an administrator at St Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, was recently demoted. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General | 45 Comments

The Hunt of the Jesi

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Oh no! The predators are hunting down the near-extinct Jesi! Some save them! (via SMBC Theater)

Posted in General, Humor | 4 Comments