Monthly Archives: June 2010

An Argument for Christians Sending Their Children to Public Schools

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Matt Stone is a Christian. He’s raising his children to be Christians. But he sometimes receives flak because he doesn’t send his children to a private Christian school. Matt explains why he doesn’t want to “bubble” his boys: I say … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 18 Comments

Would You Like to Teach in Uganda?

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Here’s an incredible opportunity for any atheist who’d like to make a difference in another country. The Atheist Alliance International (AAI) is partnering with its affiliate, the Kasese United Humanist Association (KUHA), to provide the opportunity for between 4 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Education, General | 11 Comments

Iceland Legalizes Gay Marriage

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Today, Iceland politicians voted unanimously to allow gay marriage: The Althingi parliament voted 49 to zero to change the wording of marriage legislation to include matrimony between “man and man, woman and woman,” in addition to unions between men and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 20 Comments

8: The Mormon Proposition

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Watch the trailer for this new movie and try not to get angry: The movie is “8: The Mormon Proposition” and it’s playing in select cities over the next few weeks. Looks like one worth checking out if you get … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, GLBT, Politics | 59 Comments

Philly Rally Against the Boy Scouts

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The city of Philadelphia no longer wants to give rent-free space to the local Boy Scouts of America chapter because they are a discriminatory organization — No gays or atheists are allowed to join the BSA. So the city wants … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 42 Comments

North Dakota’s Christian Bike Ride

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

What’s with prayer being forced into public places all of a sudden? The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department runs the 500-mile Cycling Around North Dakota in Sakakawea Country (CANDISC) tour. One Minnesota man has a problem with it, though: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics, Sports | 12 Comments

Prayer in School? Apparently, It’s Legal in Mississippi

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

While some teachers are getting in trouble for what they say or do in their personal lives while teaching at private religious schools, here’s a story of a teacher who barely gets a slap on the wrist for bringing religion … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 39 Comments

The Michael Newdow Case: Standing Under the Law

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

According to an American Humanist Association press release, Michael Newdow filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit requesting a panel rehearing or for rehearing en banc in the case of Newdow v. … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Meyer, General, Lawsuits | 12 Comments

Judges for God Lose Election

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You know how judges are supposed to be impartial? It looks like a slate of candidates for San Diego Superior Court ran as “Judges for God”: Craig Candelore, Larry “Jake” Kincaid, Bill Trask and Harold J. Coleman Jr…. were backed … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 13 Comments

Stephen Prothero Talks About Atheist Fundamentalists

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A few months ago, Stephen Prothero wrote an article for USA Today stating that atheists would be better off without some of our more “aggressive” voices. (Disclosure: he mentioned me as an example of a “gentler” atheist.) I felt there … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 84 Comments