Monthly Archives: August 2010

What Should Atheists Memorize?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Just about every Christian I’ve ever met could tell you what John 3:16 says in the Bible. It brings up this question: Is there anything atheists should really have memorized? Maybe it’s a quotation or a passage from a book. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 138 Comments

Too Soon To Learn About Santa Claus?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Two days in a row dealing with one-year-old babies. Hmm…. Reader Jay and his friend are both atheists. The friend’s daughter is turning 1 and he plans to eventually teach his daughter to be skeptical of the world around her … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 84 Comments

It’s Not Too Hard to Say Goodbye

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It looks sad, but the the punchline is worth it. (via Cectic)

Posted in General, Humor | 15 Comments

Responding to the Atheist in Foxholes Cliché

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Jay Jochnowitz is the editorial page editor of the Times Union newspaper in New York. In a recent column, he used that awful canard: Just as there are no atheists in foxholes, the ranks of the underdog state Senate Republicans … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 26 Comments

Ask Richard: Should I Come Out to My Parents? Letter 1 of 2

Posted on August 2, 2010 by richard wade

When young people consider coming out as an atheist to their parents, they usually face two main challenges. One is the financial and physical dependence on their parents they may still have, and the other is their unfinished process of … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 25 Comments

How Do Atheists Celebrate the Birth of a Baby?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Reader Jonna had a baby a year ago, but she was also moving into a new house at the time and never had a baby shower or any sort of party when the baby was born. Now, her daughter is … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, Babies, General | 65 Comments

They Seem So Smug…

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

These people annoy the hell out of me, too…: (via XKCD)

Posted in General, Humor | 36 Comments

Atheist Creates Rapture Orphan Rescue

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Now that the atheists at Eternal Earth-Bound Pets USA are making a profit off of Christians for their serious-but-not-really service where they promise to take care of your pets after you’ve been Raptured, another atheist (who wishes to remain anonymous) … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 143 Comments

It Needs a Caption…

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You’re creative and you have Photoshopping skills. Now use those talents! This one’s amusing, but you can do better.

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 46 Comments

Note to Christians: Please Don’t Say This

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know the sentiment is usually a good one… but it’s still really annoying to hear: (via PostSecret)

Posted in General | 41 Comments