Monthly Archives: June 2010

Teachers Who Sprayed Holy Water on Atheist Colleague Return To the Classroom

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, a bizarre story hit the media — something about how two teachers sprayed an atheist teacher with holy water in the classroom. I’ve read countless stories about this case and still don’t have a clear understanding … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 13 Comments

Update on the Atheist in the Maldives

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Last week, I mentioned Mohamed Nazim, a man who openly declared he is not a Muslim in a place where that is illegal. That was incredibly courageous — considering he could have faced a death sentence. Nazim seems to have … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 27 Comments

A Scholarship for a Promising Young Secular Humanist

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There are so few scholarships available to young atheists that it’s nice to point them out when they’re awarded. Herb Silverman, the president of the Secular Coalition for America, is also a retired math professor from the College of Charleston. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Coalition for America, Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

I Don’t Oppose the Mosque Near Ground Zero

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Pat Condell doesn’t want to see a mosque built at Ground Zero. … Building Mosques on conquered sacred ground is standard practice, its what Islam has always done to assert its supremacy and that is whats happening here. And of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 124 Comments

Another Death By Jehovah

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

15-year old Joshua McAuley was crushed by a car and taken to a hospital. Unfortunately, because he was a Jehovah’s Witness, he refused to receive a blood transfusion. And then he died. I don’t know what his condition would have … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 53 Comments

What is a Fatwa?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Years ago, Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam (the man who ironically sang “Peace Train”) wanted Salman Rushdie to die because of his book The Satanic Verses and the fatwa issued on his life. Because of that, a member of the Australian Parliament, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Pop Culture | 23 Comments

Moment of Silence Not Good Enough for Exeter Union High School Christians

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: There’s video of valedictorian Rebeccah TerHune giving her speech. At the 0:16 mark, you can hear a man scream out, “Rebeccah, Jesus loves you!” … When it comes to Prayer versus Moments of Silence in public schools, most Christians … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 45 Comments

Ask Richard: Teen Atheist Daughter of Muslim Parents

Posted on June 7, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard, Both of my parents are Muslim. They were born and raised Muslim, and they have decided to continue this tradition with their children. The problem is, though, that I am an atheist. Even better, I’m a 17-year old … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 97 Comments

It’s Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I spent the weekend at the American Humanist Society conference in San Jose, CA (woo!) The big annual award the AHA gives out is the Humanist of the Year — this year, the honoree was Bill Nye, the Science Guy. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 41 Comments

What Do Atheists Do That Frustrates You?

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A while back, I asked: What do Christians say or do that frustrates you? A whole bunch of you responded with very insightful thoughts. Now, let’s turn it back on ourselves. What do other atheists do or say that frustrates … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 410 Comments