Monthly Archives: June 2010

New FFRF Bus Ad in Chicago Causing Controversy

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has a new ad going up on 75 Chicago buses this month: “Obviously, there are many reasons to reject religion, most of them intellectual,” said Dan Barker, FFRF co-president. “But face it — one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General | 47 Comments

Hobby Lobby Owner to Build Bible Museum

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Next time you shop at Hobby Lobby, realize that some of the money you spend is going toward the building of a National Bible Museum in Dallas. With a goal of establishing a national Bible museum of great depth and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 52 Comments

Atheism Is Not a Religion

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Preach it, Sister Cristina:

Posted in General | 29 Comments

Ask Jesse: Teen Thinking about Atheist Jobs

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – Writing advice columns is new to me -– I’ve never tried, especially with Richard Wade doing such a fantastic job of it. But when Richard received this letter from Determined Teen, he thought my perspective could … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Jesse Galef | 10 Comments

Aqsa Parvez’s Killers Await Sentence

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m reading Ayaan Hirsi Ali‘s book Nomad — it’s incredible; you all need to check it out — and her story is very similar to that of Canadian Aqsa Parvez. Bother families were ruled with an iron fist by the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 35 Comments

Leaving Godless Leaflets on Their Cars

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You know what I like about Doug Stewart? Instead of preaching to the choir, he politely (or passive-aggressively?) steps into the world of the religious and offers himself as a go-to guy for all questions atheism-related. Last time we saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Lawsuits | 75 Comments

Caste-Based Honor Killings in Rural India

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You’ve heard of “honor killings” where a victim of rape is killed because she has “dishonored” her family…? This is a different version of the same horrid practice: In India, clan councils want the government to ban marriages within the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 13 Comments

Paul Prather Needs to Look in the Mirror

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Paul Prather is a “contributing columnist” to the Lexington Herald-Leader. He’s a pastor who has written an awful piece about atheism. And they wonder why no one reads newspapers anymore… Here’s a guy who stereotypes atheists while he writes that … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 40 Comments

I Knew I Liked Porky Pig…

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

His recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance has a lovely little omission: This can only mean one thing. Porky was a Communist. Incidentally, yesterday was the 56th anniversary of the addition of the words “Under God” in the Pledge.

Posted in General, Politics | 30 Comments

Why is a Church “Adopting” This Public School?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Public schools across the country are facing budget issues — good luck finding a teaching job for next year — and they’re looking for any way to cut costs without having to fire staff. Out of desperation, they will also … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 38 Comments