Monthly Archives: June 2010

A Tour Through a Hell House

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know it’s not that time of year, but it’s still frightening as hell. Here’s video of an actual “Hell House” sponsored by Trinity Church of Cedar Hill in Texas. This is a real event and it’s aimed at children. … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 84 Comments

An Atheist Restaurant

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

If I ever go to London again, I need to remember to make a stop at ArchAngel. They have one thing on the menu I can actually eat. (Thanks to Ed for the pic!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 14 Comments

Another Student Speaks Out Against Greensboro City Council Invocations

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Bill Knight, the mayor of Greensboro, North Carolina, recently decided to have prayers before city council meetings. A couple weeks ago, Joshua Deaton (a member of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Atheists/Agnostics/Skeptics) spoke out against this. A couple … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Student Alliance | 20 Comments

My Talk at Skepchicamp 2010

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Back in March, Skepchicamp 2010 happened in Chicago. A whole bunch of local skeptics spoke for about 20 minutes each on a subject of their choice. It was an awesome event and I’m sure it’ll happen again next year. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 21 Comments

Not Your Ordinary Cap and Gown

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

This past weekend, my Muslim friend graduated from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. Her facebook album revealed that the commencement ceremony was held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. One would … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Meyer, Churches, Education, General, Lawsuits | 38 Comments

Off to San Jose

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

For the next few days, I’ll be visiting San Jose for the American Humanist Association’s annual conference. (On Sunday morning, I’ll be participating in a panel discussion on the topic: “Where’s Critical Thinking in Our Public Schools?”) Not sure what … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

Westboro Baptist Church Got it Right…?

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know Fred Phelps‘ Westboro Baptist Church says a lot of crazy shit about gay people, but for once, they actually got something right about you and me. (Obviously, I’m not referring to the “Fags are Beasts” sign.) Is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General, GLBT, Humor | 32 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Lying to Grandparents for Atheist Father

Posted on June 3, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard, My entire immediate family, from my parents down to my eight-year-old sister, is completely atheist. However my dad’s family are deeply Catholic, and ever since I was a child we’ve been pretending we are as well, to the … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 12 Comments

The Catholic Church’s New Interview Questions

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Want to apply for Seminary? According to the New York Times, you’ll have to answer an interesting string of questions…: “When was the last time you had sex?” all candidates for the seminary are asked. (The preferred answer: not for … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 27 Comments

Chris Hayes Uses “No Atheists in Foxholes” Line

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Hayes has apologized: It’s not an on-air apology, but it’s better than Leonard Pitts non-apology. … Earlier tonight on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, frequent guest Chris Hayes (the Washington editor at The Nation) used the “no atheists in foxholes” … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 37 Comments