Monthly Archives: July 2010

Interview with Pastor Terry Jones, the Man Behind “International Burn A Koran Day”

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple days ago, I posted this story about how the non-denominational Dove World Outreach Center church in Florida was going to host an “International Burn A Koran Day” on September 11th. I had a chance to ask the pastor … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General, Interviews | 111 Comments

The Secular Coalition for America Announces Capitol Hill Scholars

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Coalition for America has started its Capitol Hill Scholars program — a fantastic step to get young atheists and Humanists involved in national government. … Our goal is to encourage the best young minds within the secular community … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 1 Comment

Christmas in July

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

– by Brittany Meyer It’s that time of year again — time to revamp the “religious winter holiday display on public property” debate. It’s a discussion that never seems to take a holiday of its own. This week, Leesburg, VA … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Meyer, General, Lawsuits | 14 Comments

Breast Ironing in Cameroon

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When I was a child, I remember hearing a myth that if I pushed down on my sister’s head, she wouldn’t grow taller. (She never liked when I acted on this hunch…) Of course, it made no sense. If people … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 27 Comments

Do Christians Feel Social Stigma?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s tough for me to answer that question because I’m not one of them. Writer Lauri Lebo wrote an article last month about the “social cost of atheism” — and there’s something to that. We’re distrusted, virtually unelectable, automatically accused … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 67 Comments

Phil Plait’s Bad Universe

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Guest Contributor

So this is the secret Phil Plait has been hiding from us this whole time… That looks all sorts of awesome. Massive congrats to Phil on this — can you imagine a viewing block of this + Mythbusters? Nerdgasms will … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture, Science | 20 Comments

Off to the Secular Student Alliance Conference

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m off for the next several days to the Secular Student Alliance annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. It’s one of the most exciting conferences I attend each year and it definitely gets students excited about going back to school so … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

A Couple Radio Shows You Should Hear…

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Tonight at 10:00 p.m. (ET), several YouTube activists will be on “God Discussion” to “talk about their experiences which led to non-belief and/or activism.” All the details about how to listen, how to call in with a question, and how … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 4 Comments

And We Get in Trouble for Stick Figure Muhammads?

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Leave it to Christians to teach the world how to show love. To mark the anniversary of September 11th this year, the non-denominational Dove World Outreach Center church in Florida will host an “International Burn A Koran Day.” Pastor Terry … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 76 Comments

Bhutan’s Anti-Conversion Law

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In Bhutan, a new law may penalize Christians who proselytize and try to convert you: The amendment bill would punish “proselytizing” that “uses coercion or other forms of inducement” –- vaguely enough worded, Christians fear, that vigilantes could use it … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 25 Comments