Monthly Archives: September 2010

This Is Why You Don’t Introduce the Bible to Children

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Man, it’s a good thing those kids didn’t get to the *really* bad parts of the Bible… (via wulffmorgenthaler — Thanks to Jeff for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 22 Comments

From Muslim Prayer to Moment of Silence to More Controversy

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In Connecticut, the Hartford City Council wanted local Muslim imams to deliver invocations during two of their meetings… it’s September and this was an attempt to reach out to that community. The decision went over very well: … it brought … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 21 Comments

Sh!t the Holy Father Says

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – Pope Benedict sure was running his mouth upon arriving in the UK. Maybe he got a poor night’s sleep or maybe it was the way many Britons let him know he was not welcome. Whatever the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Jesse Galef | 36 Comments

Bill Maher on Koran Burning and the Mosque

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Bill Maher, who just received a star on the Walk of Fame, had great segments on The Tonight Show and Larry King Live this week. He spoke about Koran burning, the (close to) Ground Zero Mosque (and community Center), and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 23 Comments

Just Say Nope to the Pope

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Pope is making a state visit to the UK this week. He has already made his presence known to atheists, when he compared us to Nazis. Jesse has more on that later today. But before that, his visit itself … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 25 Comments

American Atheists Has a New President-Elect

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s such an obvious choice, I’m amazed it didn’t happened sooner. David Silverman has been tapped to become the next president of American Atheists. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy or a better spokesperson for atheism. Having worked … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 10 Comments

Everybody Draw Muhammad Day Creator Now in Hiding

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Artist Formerly Known as Molly Norris drew this cartoon after the South Park/Muhammad debacle: It led to an actual event where people drew images of Muhammad — offensive and not — on their Facebook profiles, on college campuses, on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 57 Comments

Burka and Niqab Banned in France

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The French Senate voted 246-1 (with about 100 abstentions) on Tuesday to ban burkas and niqabs in public places. In case you need a reminder… What will happen when the law goes into effect in the spring? The law imposes … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 89 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist in the Philippines Lonely for Freethinking Friends

Posted on September 16, 2010 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I am a college student from the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country. I’m an “out” atheist. Mostly, I’m not being mistreated, and I can tolerate the fact that Catholicism is such a big part of the country’s culture. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade, Secular Student Alliance | 13 Comments

The Tea Party Movement Is Not Secular

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – I used to think that the Tea Party movement was predominantly libertarian — that they were against taxes and spending and wanted the government to get out of… well, everything. Not my political leanings, but at … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Politics | 48 Comments