Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Love of Christ at the Home of a Gay Couple

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

What kind of Christians would stand in front of a gay couple’s house in order to convert or condemn them? The ones in this video: They’re well-dressed and not holding up evil Fred Phelps-like signs… but they’re destructive nonetheless, having … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 33 Comments

These Republicans Can’t Admit Obama is a Christian

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Nearly a third of Republicans wrongly believe President Obama is a Muslim, according to a Pew Research Institute poll. It’s even higher in other surveys. But it’s one thing for random, delusional people to think that. It’s another thing when … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 48 Comments

He Wasn’t Arresting for Crapping on the Queen’s Pillow

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I liked Charlie Brooker‘s take on the “Ground Zero Mosque” that really isn’t either of those things: To get to the Cordoba Centre from Ground Zero, you’d have to walk in the opposite direction for two blocks, before turning a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 19 Comments

Harris and Hitchens on the NYC Mosque

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Sam Harris offers his thoughts about what Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf should be saying right now about the (close to) Ground Zero Mosque (and community center) — really, it’s a chance for him to speak out against Islam in general: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 50 Comments

Is It Enough to Say the Evidence Supports Evolution or Should We Do More?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s a sad day when an article that essentially says “evolution is supported by the evidence” is a cause for celebration. But when it comes from Rachel Held Evans, a Christian who was taught that Darwin was wrong, we should … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 59 Comments

The Greatest Show on Earth Now Available in Paperback

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In case you haven’t bought it yet — and if so, what the deuce is wrong with you? — Richard Dawkins‘ The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution is now out in paperback! It’s a fantastic introduction to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 11 Comments

What Should Atheists Say During Sex?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

So *this* is what we’re supposed to be saying in bed… (probably NSFW): Atheists Having Sex UCBcomedy.com Watch more comedy videos from the twisted minds of the UCB Theatre at UCBcomedy.com Video courtesy of the Upright Citizens Brigade. (Thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Love | 23 Comments

Virginia Attorney General says Holiday Displays on Public Property Are Allowed…

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Last month, Brittany Meyer mentioned a controversy taking place in Loudoun County, Virginia, regarding holiday displays on public property: One side, the Courthouse Grounds and Facilities Committee wants to ban all displays. The other side, including many community members and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics, War on Christmas | 23 Comments

Arkansas Society of Freethinkers Wins Lawsuit!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Back in December, the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers sued Secretary of State Charlie Daniels “after he refused to grant permission for the group to put up its display, dubbed the Box of Knowledge.” Daniels denied the box despite allowing Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 22 Comments

A Complaint About the New Zealand Atheist Billboards

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In July, the New Zealand Atheist Bus Campaign put up some wonderful billboards: Considering the 1000+ complaints Christian bus ads received in the UK, these billboards surely received just as many, right? Not even close. A play on a controversial … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 20 Comments