Monthly Archives: July 2010

They Need Volunteers… but Atheists Need Not Apply

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In Christchurch, New Zealand, the 0800 Hungry food bank delivers parcels to people who need it. That’s all well and good. But lately, they’ve been having problems with delivery: [Food bank manager Kerry Bensemann] said many of the 120 orders … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 53 Comments

Does He Lead a Triple Life?

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s summer and I’m home. Don’t judge me. I was watching an old episode of True Life on MTV and the episode was about people who lead double lives. One of the subjects was Mitch, a 22-year-old who is an … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture | 15 Comments

The Bechdel Test for Your Faith

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You may have heard of the Bechdel Test for Women in Movies — it measures the “active presence of female characters in Hollywood films and just how well rounded and complete those roles are.” For a movie to pass this … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 44 Comments

Blaghag Blogathon

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Jen McCreight is doing a 24-hour blogathon today to raise money for the Secular Student Alliance! Last year, she raised just over $500. This year, she’s trying to reach a whopping $3,000. (As I write this, she’s a third of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 1 Comment

Mark Twain Would Have Been an Excellent New Atheist

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Mark Twain instructed that his uncensored, complete autobiography not be published for 100 years after his death. He died in 1910. You can do the math. The book doesn’t come out until November but Newsweek has a wonderful excerpt: About … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General, Humor | 40 Comments

What Can You Buy for $39?

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A one-way ticket for selected flights on Southwest. A reduced ticket to “The Price is Right Live” in Las Vegas. A ticket for Section 107 at Minute Maid Park for an Astros game. A prayer vigil with the Pope. Wait, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 19 Comments

A Few Life Updates

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I don’t talk too much about my personal/work life on this site, but I figured I’d share some of the things that are going on right now: I’m the new head coach of my high school’s Speech Team (a.k.a. Forensics)! … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 36 Comments

So That’s How Evolution Works…

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

On a bridge at Madeira Beach, Florida, these cutouts were placed earlier in the week. They’ve since been taken down. So that’s what evolution leads to… It’s offensive, silly, and just plain untrue. But is it that surprising that someone … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 62 Comments

Should the Atheist Be Selling This Service?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Atheist Bart Centre began a business called Eternal Earth-Bound Pets USA some time ago. It’s a website that matches “responsible atheists with Christians concerned about the pets they will be leaving behind during the Rapture.” For $110, the atheists promise … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 126 Comments

Evangelical Who Was Forced to Resign After Supporting Civil Unions Talks to NPR

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In December of 2008, Richard Cizik, the vice president for governmental affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals, appeared on NPR’s Fresh Air. He told host Terry Gross that he was ok with civil unions for gay couples… and was … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 19 Comments