Monthly Archives: June 2010

She Had an Atheist Wedding

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

My friend Maressa Brown has a wonderful story at Lemondrop about how an atheist named Jaclyn Johnston got married and left god out of the proceedings. Jaclyn tells her story to Maressa like this: When I got married this past … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 60 Comments

What Did Laurie Higgins Do This Time?

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve been spending 8 hours a day, every day this week, at a seminar so that I am prepared to teach Advanced Placement Statistics to my math students next year. Imagine my surprise yesterday morning when I sat in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 73 Comments

Welcome to Church… No Questions Allowed

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward takes us on a visit to a Christian church: My own experience is that questions aren’t welcomed and are actually considered dangerous. It’s okay to have questions, as long as you keep them to yourself. Once they escape … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General, Humor | 53 Comments

Updates on LGBT Heroes

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple stories from the LGBT world. Constance McMillen, the girl whose school canceled prom rather than allow her to attend with her girlfriend, will appear at the White House today to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. I hadn’t heard this … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT, Politics | 33 Comments

Christian/Atheist Dialogue in Chicago Tonight

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

For those of you in Chicago, I’ll be doing a Christian/atheist dialogue with the good people at Elements[Chicago] tonight. It’ll be a chance for Christians and atheists to ask questions about faith — via moderator — to me and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 11 Comments

Muhammad Believed in… What?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Exploring Islam Foundation has put up a series of “Inspired by Muhammad” ads on buses in London. Because when you think Muhammad, obviously the first things that come to mind are social justice, women’s rights, and the environment… (Women’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 76 Comments

Penn’s New Book

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Publishers Weekly has a bit of info on Penn Jillette‘s upcoming book: The louder, larger half of magic duo Penn & Teller, novelist, comedian and producer of The Aristocrats, Penn Jillette’s GOD, NO! SIGNS YOU MAY ALREADY BE AN ATHEIST … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 8 Comments

If You Don’t Have One Yet…

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Amazon Kindle is now available for $189. I’ve been using mine for a couple months now and I’ve been able to make the transition from “real” books to the Kindle pretty easily. If you don’t have one, I’d seriously … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 49 Comments

Everlasting Godstoppers

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s not the first time I’ve heard this phrase, but it’s the first time I’ve ever seen this terrific image (*Applause* for the double entendre?) The design was created by Bruce Harris and you can now buy a shirt with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Humor | 16 Comments

A Strategically Placed Atheist Billboard

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s nice to see an excerpt from the Pledge of Allegiance — as it was originally written — on a billboard: Thanks to the North Carolina Secular Association, that ad’s home for the next month is will be along the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 28 Comments