Monthly Archives: September 2010

Ask Richard: Lying About My Atheism is Making Me Lonely

Posted on September 20, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, For any number of reasons, I am unable and unwilling to be open with most of the people in my life about my atheism. This includes both my … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 15 Comments

Richard Dawkins, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Black Atheists, and Your Chance to Win Dawkins’ Book!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Students at Howard University have some *very* exciting events coming up on Tuesday, September 28th. Both events are free if you pick up tickets at the box office. (Or you can get the free tickets via Ticketmaster, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Contests, General, Science, Secular Student Alliance | 78 Comments

The War on Christmas: The Movie

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There’s a Baldwin brother in a crazy Christian movie and it’s not Stephen? And the guy from the (super-Christian!) show Married with Children is in it? “Christmas with a Capital C” was filmed in Seward the last of February and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture, War on Christmas | 54 Comments

Greensboro Atheists Adopt and Clean a Highway

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Greensboro Atheist Organization adopted a highway recently, and the work they’re doing to keep the highway clean is just pretty damn cool and deserves some positive attention. Calvin Spealman, the co founder of the GAO, spent his morning climbing … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 12 Comments

Learning About Atheist Parasites

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You may have seen the video of Rabbi Daniel Lapin of the American Alliance of Jews & Christians on Glenn Beck last week, explaining how atheists were “parasites”: “I do believe that atheists are parasites in the sense that they … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 29 Comments

Talk Like a Pirate Day 2010

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef — Yar, the glorious day be upon us once again – ’tis Talk Like a Pirate Day! I don’t know whether it’s growing in popularity or whether Twitter and Facebook are making it seem that way, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Jesse Galef, Secular Student Alliance | 9 Comments

Richard Dawkins at Protest the Pope Rally

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Dawkins’ full speech can be read here. … Richard Dawkins spoke at the “Protest the Pope” rally the other day. He spends quite a bit of time explaining (and debunking) that whole “Hitler was an atheist” claim. My friend … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 15 Comments

Atheists Helping the Homeless (#16)

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Joe Zamecki and fellow atheists in Austin, Texas have been helping the homeless frequently over the past couple years and tomorrow is their 16th such giveaway. It’ll take place at 8:00 a.m. and all the details can be found here. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 24 Comments

More Responses to the Pope’s Tour

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There are some peaceful protesters making the Pope feel welcome in the UK. Protest organizer Mike Williamson, of campaign group “Protest the Pope,” told CNN: “It’s inappropriate to offer a state visit for many reasons. One is the Church pedophile … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 14 Comments

Food for Freethought 2010: Don’t Forget to Give

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Metro State Atheists in Colorado are running their annual Food for Freethought charity event next week! This is the event in which you give them non-perishable foods (which will be donated), and they’ll give you a banned book. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 2 Comments