Monthly Archives: October 2010

This Needs a New Caption…

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The other day, this was the “Dennis the Menace” comic strip published across the country: I’m pretty sure you all can come up with a more amusing caption for that image… Prove me right! (via The Comics Curmudgeon — thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 62 Comments

Big Step for Media about Atheists

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

by Jesse Galef – We nontheists are becoming part of the media’s collective consciousness. If you ever talk about, write about, or have any interest in atheism in America, you should seriously consider checking this out: the news service Religion … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesse Galef, Secular Coalition for America, Secular Student Alliance | 14 Comments

Ask Richard: New Dad Misses the Belief that God Will Protect his Daughter

Posted on October 7, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Good day Richard, my name is Ken and I have never been a strong believer in a Deity. As a kid my mom did teach us to believe in God, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, General, Richard Wade | 19 Comments

The Census Campaign Launches

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday, the British Humanist Association launched the Census Campaign: The 2001 census introduced a new question on religion. It was a single, closed, leading question –- “What is your religion?” –- which produced a very high measure of religiosity compared … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 22 Comments

The Glory and the Spout

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Umm… hey, Oral Roberts Ministries, I know you’re proud of your magazine Miracles and all, but you should really get someone outside your staff to approve your covers… Wow… (Thanks to Meredith for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 40 Comments

Druidry In An Uncommon Place…

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Druidry is now an official religion in Britain: Druidry, an ancient Celtic belief that worships deities who take their forms in nature, has been given the official status of a ‘religion’ in Britain. It is a form of neo-paganism, along … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 36 Comments

The Importance of Outreach

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve been speaking at a lot of places the past few months and it’s always nice to know that something I said connected with the audience. Reader Katy sent me this email the other day… it meant a lot to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 17 Comments

Want to Win An Election? Turn to God

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

My latest piece for the Washington Post On Faith blog answers the questions: How should constituents interpret statements by politicians who see their campaigns and causes as part of God’s plan? How do you decipher God’s intentions for you? A … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 18 Comments

Glee: The Grilled Cheesus Episode

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I missed last night’s episode of Glee. Actually, I’ve missed just about every episode of Glee… but I know enough about it to download the soundtracks and realize that last night’s episode was all about faith. Reader Kate, who writes … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Pop Culture | 117 Comments

Standing: A Plaintiff’s Worst Nightmare

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

– by Brittany Meyer Another day, yet another “God” lawsuit thrown out due to lack of standing. Recently, The Freedom from Religion Foundation sued the Architect of the Capitol in federal court to get the “In God We Trust” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Meyer, FFRF, General, Lawsuits | 17 Comments