Monthly Archives: October 2010

Upcoming Talks

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ll be giving a couple local talks and a couple far-away talks over the next few weeks. If you’re in the area, come check them out! All the cool kids are doing it. Who: Humanists of West Suburban Chicagoland Where: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 5 Comments

Wanna Buy a Pope Shirt?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When Paul Sullivan‘s company created shirts for the Pope’s visit to the UK, he had high hopes: In August, Canon Pat Browne, dean of St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham, told the BBC: “The producers tell me it will raise somewhere … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 16 Comments

Good Without God Is…

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m trying to interpret this (real) church sign: Skeptical Rockhead asks some good questions about it: Does it mean atheists are worthless? Does it mean you can’t have good without a god? Does it mean goodness without a god is … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 77 Comments

How *Dare* the Comedian Make Fun of Atheists!

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I was watching Comedy Central recently and saw stand-up by comedian Bret Ernst. Watch the clip below… around the 0:49 mark. Jokes.com Stand-Up: Bret Ernst – Kept His Word comedians.comedycentral.com Funny Jokes Funny Videos Daniel Tosh Stand-Up For a moment, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 116 Comments

The Hitchslap

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Got some free time this weekend? Here’s 15 minutes of Christopher Hitchens at his finest It only gets better toward the end.

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 31 Comments

Giving Atheist Money to a Charity That Works with Churches

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Foundation Beyond Belief — a charity organization aimed at non-theistic donors — recently released their latest list of beneficiaries. (Full disclosure: I’m on their board.) Animal Protection: Animal Welfare Institute “Big Bang”: The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Foundation Child Welfare: … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 73 Comments

Why Is There Suffering in the World?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Now, it all makes sense: Don’t forget to click on the red dot! (via Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal)

Posted in General, Humor | 17 Comments

Are Anti-Gay Christians Responsible for the Suicide Trend?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

For a moment, I almost agreed with Laurie Higgins. I know. It freaked me out, too. She was writing about the recent, awful trend of young gay men committing suicide and mentioned Tyler Clementi, the teenager who jumped off the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 67 Comments

These Prisoners Are Allowed One Book: The Bible

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When you have to spend a few months or a few years in prison, one way to pass the time is to surround yourself with literature. (Activist Leslie Zukor learned about how atheist books were rarely found in prisons and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 27 Comments

The Cost of Security for Lars Vilks

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Lars Vilks, one of many artists threatened over a Muhammad drawing, finished his lecture at Uppsala University in Sweden yesterday. Total cost for 130 police officers and additional guards? Nearly 800,000 SEK (or $120,125.60 US dollars). According to reader Richard: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 28 Comments