Monthly Archives: July 2010

A Ten Commandments Monument in Marion, IL?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Ken Kessler wants to put a Ten Commandments statue in the town square in Marion, IL. “These aren’t just Christian laws,” he said. “Moses brought these down from the mountain. They aren’t something we came up with.” … He knows … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 27 Comments

Ask Richard: Praying at the Table Breaks an Engagement

Posted on July 29, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. I will try to make this short; I am a non-believer (atheist). I recently got engaged to get married with the mother (Christian) of my son, I have known her … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, General, Love, Richard Wade | 39 Comments

Anne Rice Still Believes in Nonsense

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Anne Rice, the author of Interview with the Vampire and several other vampire-y books, once made headlines for returning to the Roman Catholic Church. Yesterday, she made headlines for posting the following on Facebook: For those who care, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 99 Comments

Can She Be a Christian Counselor?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Jennifer Keeton wants to be a school counselor when she graduates from her grad school program at Augusta State University in Georgia. If a student ever tells her he’s gay, though, she’s going to tell him he’s living a life … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 45 Comments

Louisiana School Board Wants to Teach Creationism

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In Louisiana, the Livingston Parish School Board wants to teach Creationism in the public schools and unanimously voted in favor of continuing discussion on this. This type of thing only happens when a school board is taken over by people … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Science | 39 Comments

He Submitted His Paper to a Journal… Are You Happy?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m not a scientist and I don’t claim to be one. At least I can admit that. Dr. Jason Lisle of Answers in Genesis can’t seem to do the same. He claims to have solved the “distant starlight problem“: This … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 38 Comments

Another Child Suffers at the Hands of Christian Parents

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A major problem with religion is that it causes believers to accept nonsense over reality. Sometimes, it’s just silly. Other times, that can lead to disaster. Take a look at what happened to 8-month-old Alayna May Wyland: I don’t care … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 50 Comments

An Unnecessary Death from an Unnecessary Ceremony

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A six-week old baby has died in Moldova. The culprit? Superstition mixed with a preacher blinded by religion. Father Valentin dunked the baby in a tank of water three times, never covering its mouth. The father explains what he saw: … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 35 Comments

Aldi’s Christian Eggs

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It happens at In-N-Out Burger, Alaska Airlines, and Forever 21 — Christians verses popping out at you when you least expect it. No, it’s not a big deal, but it’s a little off-putting when you find out your sandwich and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 93 Comments

My Weekend at the Secular Student Alliance Conference

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m finally back home (and rested) from the annual Secular Student Alliance conference in Ohio. I’ve been involved with the organization for several years and this was by far the best conference our staff has put together. A few thoughts … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Secular Student Alliance | 12 Comments