Monthly Archives: June 2010

Great Press for Camp Quest

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Columbus Dispatch has an excellent article about Camp Quest, the summer camp for children of atheist parents: The camp director’s housekeeping lecture met the usual disinterest from the dining hall full of sweaty, bug-bitten kids. … But August Brunsman … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Quest, General | 12 Comments

Atheist Mayor Removes Christian Prayer from City Council Meetings

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

We’ve heard all sorts of stories about city council meetings that begin with a Christian prayer. Finally, one mayor has put a stop to them! Announcing the decision in a secularist group’s monthly newsletter, Mr [Colin] Hall said prayers were … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 17 Comments

Is Richard Dawkins Starting a School for Young Atheists?

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The British government has introduced plans to change how schools are run in the country: Under plans disclosed by the Coalition [government] last week, parents, charities and voluntary groups will be able to set up “free schools” funded by public … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 8 Comments

Questions for Elena Kagan

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

With a reliably liberal justice like John Paul Stevens stepping down from the Supreme Court, his potential replacement Elena Kagan has a lot to prove when looking for support. Since her nomination hearings are set to begin Monday, groups are … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 10 Comments

You Can’t Live Here If You’re Gay

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Scott Robertson and Richard Anthony rented an apartment together in Yellowknife (Northwest Territories, Canada). They signed a one-year lease and paid the security fee… and then saw the same property re-advertised weeks before they were set to move in. It … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Lawsuits | 39 Comments

You Ain’t Got No Pancake Mix

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When a Christian starts preaching on campus, some students use boots to protest. And some people just yell random things back… YouTube start Ray William Johnson explains: I thought the Boot Protest was clever and smart. But I found the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 25 Comments

Fuji Minx Video Gets Banned from YouTube

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

YouTube has once again censored a video without a good explanation. It sounds to me like a few people were offended by the content and wanted to make sure no one else could see it either. This time, the victim … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Pop Culture | 25 Comments

What I Teach My Students

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Illinois Family Institute’s Laurie Higgins has it out for me again and I responded. Now, Americans for “Truth” About Homosexuality is piggybacking on her cause. Of course, Higgins is correct about Hemant Mehta, a supposedly “Friendly Atheist” blogger and … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 70 Comments

Write a Review of The Bible (As If It Just Came Out Today)

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Here’s an interesting thread in the Friendly Atheist Forums: Write a book review of the Bible as if it’s never been published before. xpastor wrote this entertaining review: We’re told nothing about the authors. Internal evidence — chiefly the pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Contests, General, Humor | 50 Comments

How Would YouTube Commenters React to Jesus?

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

What would happen if you took the Sermon on the Mount… … and put it on YouTube? Go here to find out. This is why I never bother reading YouTube comments… (Thanks to J B for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 20 Comments