Monthly Archives: May 2010

The Unlikely Disciple in Paperback

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

One of the best books I read last year was Kevin Roose‘s The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semester at America’s Holiest University. It’s the story of an Ivy League student who spends a semester at Jerry Falwell‘s ultra-Christian Liberty University. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 12 Comments

Register for the 2010 Secular Student Alliance Conference!

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance is announcing our 2010 conference in Columbus, Ohio, taking place July 23rd – 25th, and it’s already shaping up to be a fantastic one. To give you a really brief preview, Greta Christina will be the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 3 Comments

Now, We Can All Review Churches

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: The story appeared on the Chicago Tribune’s front page (at the bottom): And if you turn the pages to read the rest of the story…? Freaky, no? The folding of my shirt as I lean over makes my body … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, Churches, General | 14 Comments

Would You Support a Group Like This?

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a theoretical question that I was discussing with a couple friends recently. We can see both sides of the issue, but we wanted to know how other atheists would react: As an atheist, would you be willing to financially … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 81 Comments

Dan Barker Pwns Fox News Anchor

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Man, it feels good to watch this clip. Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, schools the FOX News Channel rookie anchor in why the National Day of Prayer in unconstitutional: You almost feel bad for the kid… … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Politics | 42 Comments

Ask Richard: Should I Keep My Son In Catholic School?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I am an atheist and have been open about my atheism for about 2 years now. Although I have been met with some resistance from family, who are Orthodox Christians, overall my atheism hasn’t caused too much turmoil … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, Education, General, Richard Wade | 31 Comments

Draw Me a Muhammad

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Next Thursday is Everybody Draw Muhammad Day. As I’ve written a few times this past week, I support this. I stand behind the college students who have been courageous enough to do this over the past couple weeks. No doubt … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 36 Comments

Muhammad is not a Swastika

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – When is society justified in discouraging certain ideas from being expressed? I see this question at the heart of the controversy around our recent “Chalking Muhammad” campaigns.  The issue has never been about the law. Pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Secular Student Alliance | 74 Comments

George Rekers Is Completely Heterosexual

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Roy Zimmerman reworked his song “Ted Haggard Is Completely Heterosexual” to describe some current events…

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor, Politics | 7 Comments

Texans for Truthful Textbooks Rally

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

American Atheists is sponsoring a rally to be held on the steps of the Texas Capitol building next Sunday, May 16th. The purpose is to fight back against the revisionist history being proposed by the conservatives on the state’s Board … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 8 Comments