Monthly Archives: July 2010

Nate Phelps Speaks About His Atheism

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Nate Phelps, the son of Westboro Baptist Church’s Fred Phelps, did an interview at The Pod Delusion where he talks about why he left the “God Hates Fags” church and how he is now actively trying (a la Richard Dawkins) … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 7 Comments

iPhone Apps for Christian/Atheist Debates

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

From the New York Times: Publishers of Christian material have begun producing iPhone applications that can cough up quick comebacks and rhetorical strategies for believers who want to fight back against what they view as a new strain of strident … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 36 Comments

Institute for Creation Research Explains Atheist Billboard Vandalism

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A lot of atheist billboards have been vandalized over the past year: Christine Dao at the Institute for Creation Research — there’s a laugh for you — says that vandalism is wrong… but the atheists really brought this on themselves: … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Politics | 44 Comments

I Kissed a Nerd

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Get ready to have a nerdgasm. The Damsels of Dorkington — Blythe Renay and Rissy Pelot — have a new video out called “I Kissed a Nerd.” (It’s a parody of Katy Perry‘s “I Kissed a Girl.”) I’d totally marry … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture, Science | 22 Comments

2010 Secular Student Alliance Awards

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Every year, the Secular Student Alliance gives out awards to the best campus atheist groups in the country in a variety of areas. Each group receives a plaque and a cash reward (ranging from $300-$500). Here are this year’s winners: … Continue reading →

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No, You Can’t Hand Out Bibles at Public Schools

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Let’s play a game: how many *facepalms* can you do while reading this press release from Liberty Counsel? Right off the bat, the headline is misleading: Florida School Tries to Ban Bibles on Religious Freedom Day No public school is … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 60 Comments

End Religious Discrimination in Faith-Based Initiatives

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Sean Faircloth of the Secular Coalition for America issues a reminder that faith-based discrimination (with federal money) is still allowed in our country. President Obama could stop it in an instant, but he hasn’t done it yet. There’s no reason … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 8 Comments

Why is Stephen Prothero So Hard on Atheists?

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s not easy to defend Stephen Prothero when he writes about atheists. I wrote before that he knows a lot about our “community” even if he wrongly calls atheism a religion with our own brand of fundamentalists. His new book … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 71 Comments

Ask Richard: Of Mothers and Mothers-in-Law, Part Two

Posted on July 1, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I’ve been an atheist for all my adult life. When I first came out to my Lutheran parents, they were surprisingly accepting, and now I regularly discuss religion and current religious issues with them respectfully. A few years … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, Coming Out, General, Love, Richard Wade | 14 Comments

Atheist Billboards Appear in New Zealand

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Starting today, three different atheist billboards will be seen in New Zealand: After all the setbacks they had in getting these billboards up, I’m glad they’re off to a strong start. (A bus company refused to run the ads months … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 47 Comments