Monthly Archives: September 2010

Richard Tillman on Real Time with Bill Maher

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know I’m late to post this, but it’s too good not to share. Pat Tillman‘s brother Richard Tillman appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher last week to talk about the documentary The Tillman Story. The movie tells how … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Military Atheists, Politics | 13 Comments

Have You Taken the Alpha Course?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Some of you may have heard of the Alpha Course, a course of study to learn about Christianity. CelticBear, an atheist, decided to take the course at his wife’s request. It might sound painful, but he’s been blogging about each … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 47 Comments

What Kind of Speech Needs Protection?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Center for Inquiry recently held a video contest for their Campaign for Free Expression. Today, on International Blasphemy Rights Day, they announced their winner — and it’s a great pick: Center for Inquiry (CFI) is pleased to announce that … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests, General | 14 Comments

Ask Richard: Coming Out to Family and Friends Without Offending

Posted on September 30, 2010 by richard wade

Hello Richard, I am new to this, but would like to know what you think. I was raised in a Christian home, but since being an adult, I do not believe in what Christians call God. Whenever I questioned my … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Love, Richard Wade | 13 Comments

This Is What Happens When You Listen to Anti-Gay Groups

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a frightening story about a politician cyber-bullying a college student: For nearly six months, Andrew Shirvell, an assistant attorney general for the state of Michigan, has waged an internet campaign against college student Chris Armstrong, the openly gay student … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT, Politics | 64 Comments

The Need for a Humanist Chaplain at Tufts

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Stephen Janick and Alexander Howard have an excellent op-ed in the Tufts Daily about the need for a Humanist chaplain at their school: While [Tufts Freethought Society] services the needs of its current membership through weekly meetings and the sponsorship … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 17 Comments

What’s Really the Bigger Deal?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Blow up a school for girls? No one pays attention. Burn a Koran? Now, that’s blasphemy. So say Jesus and Mo: It’s true — too many religious people make a way bigger deal about the desecration of holy books and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments

Can an Atheist Run for President?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Simone Pathe, a student at Bates College, has a nice article about being an atheist that starts off with a hurtful truth: By publishing this article on the internet I am probably eliminating any shot I ever had at being … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 38 Comments

Lars Vilks Will Finish His Lecture Next Week

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You may remember the name Lars Vilks — he’s the Swedish artist who was at the center of controversy in 2007 because he drew the Islamic prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body. You can read more about those pictures here. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 12 Comments

Remembering Madalyn Murray O’Hair, 15 Years Later

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It was this day 15 years ago when Madalyn Murray O’Hair, the most famous atheist of her time, was murdered by a former employee. It’s hard to find people these days who have anything nice to say about her. For … Continue reading →

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