Monthly Archives: June 2010

New Atheist Billboard in Austin, Texas

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There’s a new atheist billboard on I-35 in Austin, Texas, courtesy of the Austin Coalition of Reason: Reaching out to the like minded isn’t the only goal of the effort. “We also want everyone to know that those who don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 59 Comments

Ask Richard: Of Mothers and Mothers-in-Law, Part One

Posted on June 28, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Writers’ names are changed to increase their privacy. I’m in a bit of a quandary. My wife, a Christian-lite, has a desire to want to raise our newborn (first child) daughter in a church environment. We have a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 32 Comments

Questions About a Non-Theistic Wedding

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m getting some wonderful wedding vows sent to me from a lot of atheists. I’ll post those soon. … On a related note, one reader has a couple questions about his upcoming wedding that some of you may be able … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 56 Comments

Southside of Chicago Meetup

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Hey, local people, this one’s for you. The Southside of Chicago Atheists are planning to meet at Jenny’s Steakhouse in Frankfort on Friday, July 9th at 6:00 p.m. More details can be found here. If you’re in the area, think … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 5 Comments

If Only the Bible Were Written Like This…

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I think this ending is *way* more interesting than the current version (subtitles are in the video): (Thanks to Sandro for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments

Why Don’t Christians Use Snopes When Sending an Email?

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Jon Acuff explains what we all know to be true: Christians don’t use Snopes or Google when sending email. He writes about how to tell when an email from a Christian is worth deleting: 2. Crazy subject line. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 34 Comments

You Don’t Need God to be Good

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You know those Christians who preach love by showing off their bigotry? The kind of people who fight against tolerance for gay people? The ones who demonize everyone who doesn’t worship the same god they do? One PostSecret reader discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 22 Comments

Christian Right Group Tells School to Call ACLU’s Bluff

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

During the recent graduation ceremony at Montana State University – Northern, a pastor walked on stage and made several references to Jesus Christ. Elizabeth Griffing, Legal Director at the ACLU of Montana, sent school officials a letter (PDF) explaining what … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 24 Comments

Atheist Billboard in North Carolina Vandalized Within a Week

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Remember the billboard that the North Carolina Secular Association put up along the Billy Graham Parkway this past week? Yeah… well, it’s already been vandalized: That was fast. What are they trying to do? Imitate Congress from 1954? (*cue rim … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 66 Comments

“One Nation, Indivisible” Billboard Comes to Florida

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Remember the billboard that recently went up on Bill Graham Parkway, courtesy of the North Carolina Secular Association? Five similar versions are also going up in Lakeland, Florida, courtesy of the Atheists of Florida: They got some press from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 20 Comments