Monthly Archives: September 2010

Oklahoma City Atheist Billboard Gets Publicity

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday, I mentioned that Oklahoma City got a brand new atheist billboard thanks to their local Coalition of Reason: Why put it up? Reaching out to the like-minded isn’t the only goal of the effort. “We also want Oklahomans to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 42 Comments

This Video is Frightening…

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s not as bad as Jesus Camp, but seriously, talk about brainwashing children? Click on the image for the full video… How long can you watch before you have to turn it off…? (via The Freethinker) … ***Update***: My friend … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 71 Comments

Religion Is Like…

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

(via Joe. My. God.) Random story from the classroom: A couple years ago, I taught a remedial math class where some of the boys would draw penises on everything (maybe because Superbad had come out not long before…). It was … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 38 Comments

Win a Copy of The Humanist Approach to Happiness

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Jennifer Hancock is the former executive director for the Humanists of Florida Association. She now writes a blog called Happiness Through Humanism and just released a book called The Humanist Approach to Happiness: Practical Wisdom: [This] is a book that … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General | 135 Comments

Atheist Billboard Goes Up in Oklahoma City

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Oklahoma City Coalition of Reason has formed and they have put up a billboard of their own! The board faces south and is on the corner of I-44 and NW 10th. It’s an interesting phrasing on the billboard and … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 41 Comments

Ask Richard: What Should I Teach My Children about Other People’s Beliefs?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Hi Richard, I have two children, 3 and 7 years old. I recently had an acquaintance tell me “if you don’t give them something, they will look for anything” as … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, General, Richard Wade | 18 Comments

What’s a Parent to Do When His Child’s Teacher is a Creationist?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

While we’re on the topic of being outspoken, here’s an interesting story from Dale McGowan. His high-school-age son, Connor, had a bit of a disappointing start to the school year in his science class… He had enrolled for physical science … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Science | 58 Comments

Upcoming Debates and Talks

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve gotten a few emails about upcoming events that might be of interest to those of you in the areas, so here you go: Tuesday, September 7th, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. In Birmingham, AL, Christopher Hitchens will make a … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 9 Comments

University Discrimination Against Atheists?

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I don’t have a lot of background on this story, but a reader brought it to my attention. Maybe someone with more knowledge on the situation can shed more light on what’s going on here. In 1976, the Code of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 26 Comments

Ground Zero Church

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

People are getting all hot and bothered by the (close to) Ground Zero Mosque (and community center)… but why aren’t we paying more attention to this? That is one freaky website, too… (via Reddit — Thanks to Joe for the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 51 Comments