Monthly Archives: July 2010

Mike Huckabee on the Vandalized Atheist Billboard

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

FOX News host and former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was in Charlotte over the weekend and a reporter asked him what he thought of the North Carolina Secular Association billboard that was recently vandalized: Here’s what Huckabee had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Politics | 29 Comments

Atheists Celebrating Independence Day

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Monica Hesse of the Washington Post has a wonderful light-hearted piece about atheists celebrating Independence Day, one of the few major holidays that isn’t based in religion. She attended a party in Washington, D.C. where several local atheists got together. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 11 Comments

Ask Richard: I Want to Stop My Nephew’s Interest in Religion

Posted on July 5, 2010 by richard wade

Hi, Help. I’ve just discovered through his Facebook page that my distant nephew who I don’t know well is wasting his life and education apparently. His page says he’ll be studying Political Science and Theology in college. I was afraid … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 52 Comments

It’s Not Really a Face

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The atheist webcomic Cectic is back after a year-and-a-half hiatus! Welcome back, Rudis

Posted in General, Humor | 13 Comments

Foundation Beyond Belief Gives Away Over $20,000 During Second Quarter

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Foundation Beyond Belief, a non-profit group I work with that encourages atheists to give to charities, just wrapped up its second quarter, and our members have outdone themselves. At the end of March, we were able to report that our … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 4 Comments

Is It Child Abuse?

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I think it’s silly that the woman in the video below is proselytizing at the mall. I think it’s absurd to think her questions are actually going to get people to convert (or even think about it). I don’t care … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 106 Comments

Rules for a God Debate

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

If you’re moderating a debate between Christians and atheists anytime soon, I suggest going over some ground rules first. It’ll make everything run more smoothly… (via NonStampCollector)

Posted in General, Humor | 69 Comments

Muslim Family Threatens Harry Potter Actress for Dating Hindu

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Afshan Azad plays Padma Patil in the “Harry Potter” movies. But she’s getting publicity right now for the wrong reason. She could’ve been a victim of an “honor killing.” The 22-year-old actress’s father and brother have been charged with threatening … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 44 Comments

Science Defender Gets Sued By Doctor’s Data

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Dr. Stephen Barrett has been a longtime force for good with his website Quackwatch. If there’s alternative medicine or pseudoscientific theories that need debunking, he’s always been on top of it. I remember first coming across it nearly a decade … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Pseudoscience, Science | 26 Comments

Happy Blogiversary, Richard!

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It was a year ago that Richard Wade began answering your questions, putting to use his skills as both a retired marriage and family counselor and a compassionate writer. You want to talk about Friendly Atheism? There’s your man. His … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Richard Wade | 26 Comments