Monthly Archives: September 2010

I’m Not Frightened

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Least. Offensive. Satanist. Club. Ever. (Thanks to Ben for the link!)

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Should We Only Focus on the Tip of the Iceberg?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

For all that we argue about, it’s all too easy to ignore the multitude of things we all have in common. It always feels good to stand your ground on any opinions you hold in the minority — and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 44 Comments

What the Hell Is Wrong with Republicans?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m so pissed off right now. I know everyone’s already written plenty about what Republicans did yesterday regarding Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. But I haven’t been able to rant yet. I was shocked when I heard the final vote count. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 122 Comments

Secular Student Alliance Hosts Leadership Summit in SC

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance along with the Pastafarians at the University of South Carolina are hosting a Leadership Summit on November 12th-14th in Columbia, SC. It’s a chance for students to network, learn how to manage a group, and hear … Continue reading →

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What Would Atheists Do?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Over the weekend, I went to Boston (Thanks, Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard!) and helped lead discussions on various scenarios atheists have to deal with from time to time and what the best response ought to be from our end. We … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 21 Comments

Earth: The Book Available Today!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Today marks the releases of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race. Over the summer, I had a chance to interview one of the head writers of the book, David … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General, Humor | 6 Comments

Calvin College Is Still Wrong

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I mentioned last week that Calvin College, a Christian school, had invited the New Pornographers to play a concert on campus. And then they decided to cancel on them. Because of the band’s name. Talk about overreaction to nothing… Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 47 Comments

Visiting Virginia for the Weekend

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m off to Virginia this weekend for two events! The first is at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. (Farmville!) It will take place at the Chichester (New Science Building), Room G12, at 6:00 p.m. on Friday night. The second is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 7 Comments

God Might Love You…

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Ohhh…. so *that’s* how God works: David Hayward explains his comic: Structures and those in authority use speech as a means of control. “We love you as you are” is bait to lure you in. “We love you too much … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 15 Comments

Stiefel Freethought Foundation Gives $50,000 Grant for Atheist Teens

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – The Stiefel Freethought Foundation marked its launch today by announcing that it was giving the Secular Student Alliance a $50,000 grant to help support atheist high school students. I’m clearly biased (I work for the SSA), … Continue reading →

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