Monthly Archives: August 2010

Party with Me in Minneapolis Tonight?

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know it’s short notice, but I’ll be in Minneapolis tonight and a bunch of awesome atheists are getting together for dinner. If any readers want to come, you’re welcome to join us I’m considering it my last vacation of … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 7 Comments

The Telephone Game and The Bible

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Very similar routes from beginning to end… (via Indexed)

Posted in General, Humor | 12 Comments

Hilarious Old Testament Coloring Book

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Pitch has some fantastic scans from “My Coloring Book of Old Testament Bible Stories“: … during the story of Joseph five year-olds might get distracted with questions like, “Where’s that other camel’s head?” … A perilous desert crossing is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 37 Comments

Dave Silverman is on a Roll

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Dave Silverman, the spokesperson for American Atheists, is all over the media the past couple days. A couple appearances stand out in particular: He appeared on FOXNews yesterday to discuss the recent Utah Memorial Crosses. It took a while before … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 27 Comments

Option for U.S. Troops: Go to Christian Concert or Be Punished

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

If you want any proof that non-Christians are discriminated against in the military, Chris Rodda has an incredible story to share. First, some background: For the past several years, two U.S. Army posts in Virginia, Fort Eustis and Fort Lee, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 54 Comments

Being Edgy Yet Friendly

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

At the Secular Student Alliance convention last month, Jen McCreight spoke about how atheists like to be edgy — and that can be a good thing — but it’s important not to go overboard when you’re holding events. There’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 18 Comments

Catholic Adoption Group Loses Fight Against Gay Couples

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A Roman Catholic adoption agency in the U.K. refused to send children to the homes of gay couples. But anti-discrimination laws have prevailed. I had a *huge* smile on my face as I read this article: Catholic Care wants exemption … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 59 Comments

Appeals Court Rules that Crosses Are Christian Symbols

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Years ago, there was a big problem with Utah Highway Patrol officers placing crosses to honor their colleagues who were killed on the job. Memorials are all well and good, but the endorsement of Christianity is not. Crosses are one … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 46 Comments

Ask Richard: Orthodox Jewish Parents Block Young Agnostic from Attending University of Edinburgh

Posted on August 19, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I’m an agnostic teenager (16 yrs old) and High School Junior. My parents are devout Orthodox Jews, and I have been trying to tell them for over a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, Education, General, Richard Wade | 26 Comments

My Day at a Casey Luskin Lecture

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This is a guest post by Jamie Bernstein. Jamie is a graduate student in public policy at the University of Chicago. She previously posted about her day at an anti-vaccination rally. Matt Lowry is referenced in the posting and you … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Science | 33 Comments