Monthly Archives: September 2010

Hey, Mark Driscoll, Say it To His Face!

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

My one-time “soul” buyer Jim Henderson is buddies with William P. Young, the author of the Christian best-seller The Shack. I don’t really know why that book sold as many copies as it did. I read it. It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Churches, General | 29 Comments

Why Aren’t You More Outspoken?

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Forgive the rant. I’m writing this late at night and I’m full of things to say. … I went out to dinner with a good friend last night — she happens to be religious, though not in any overt way … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 179 Comments

I Approve of Neverending Pareidolia

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Well played, Zach Weiner: And that’s only the beginning. If we begin packing the envelopes now, the Tea Party will be out of commission come November… (via SMBC)

Posted in General, Humor | 9 Comments

The Power (Lines) of Christ

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

How desperate do you have to be to think that a telephone pole covered in vines is really a sign from Jesus? Contrary to the man’s assertions, driving more slowly past the pole doesn’t make me any more gullible. And … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 52 Comments

Fall Speaking Tour

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m doing a little bit of traveling over the next few weekends (and a little beyond), so if you’re in these areas, here’s the basic information on my upcoming talks. Hope to see you there University of South Alabama in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 17 Comments

Praise for Francis Collins

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Christopher Hitchens has been writing a lot about his illness lately, and in his latest Vanity Fair piece, he mentions a close Christian friend: Dr. Francis Collins is one of the greatest living Americans. He is the man who brought … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 11 Comments

A Great Response to Pat Condell

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Pat Condell has been releasing some less-than-stellar videos about his opposition to the (close to) Ground Zero Mosque (and community center). At least, I haven’t been a fan of them. But until I saw this excellent video by The Amazing … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 77 Comments

The Seven Cs of Atheism

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

August Berkshire is the president of Minnesota Atheists. He’s written some very popular pieces on this site, including “34 Unconvincing Arguments for God,” and he’ll be speaking at the Project 42 Freethought conference in Fargo, North Dakota on September 18th. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 41 Comments

Dodge Jesus

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I can’t tell if the driver is an oblivious Christian or a clever atheist… but I love the juxtaposition (Photo courtesy of reader Lorelei, who spotted the car in Lihue, Kauai in Hawaii.)

Posted in General, Humor | 11 Comments

Oh, Right, We Don’t Do Those Things

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Tell me again why so many religious people think they stand upon some “moral high ground” because of their faith…? (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 33 Comments