Monthly Archives: October 2010

A Christian/Atheist Dialogue in Michigan

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Reader Hilary had seen some of my postings about atheist/Christian dialogues and decided she wanted to do something like it: I contacted a Christian friend from work, sent him the link to your dialogue, and asked if he could help … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 15 Comments

Godless Wine

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Well, I’ll be damned. They made a wine just for atheists: (Thanks to Doug for the images!)

Posted in General, Humor | 26 Comments

Mmm… Baby Peanut

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Someone buy me this. (The baby comes included, right?) If you’re dressing up an infant in some ridiculously cute costume this Halloween and you don’t send me the pictures, I’m coming after you. (Thanks to Randall for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 12 Comments

Ask Richard: Do I Belong Here at Friendly Atheist?

Posted on October 14, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. I was raised Catholic. I am now a Buddhist. After the death of Madelyn Murray O’Hare (I disliked her abrasive style), I became more sympathetic towards Atheist Rights. Free speech … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 25 Comments

What’s It Like Running a High School Atheist Group?

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Devin Leaman runs a high school Secular Student Alliance affiliate group in California. Perhaps you think it’d be easy for him to do that in a state like CA but, as this email shows, it’s much harder than it seems. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Student Alliance | 43 Comments

Becoming an Atheist at a Christian University

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

David Manes is currently a law student in Pittsburgh. He graduated from a Christian college. He was a Christian when he went in but very different when he came out… I have a bit part in the story, but even … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, Education, General | 29 Comments

The Honest Chilean Miner

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’m just waiting for one of the Chilean miners to say this… If not one of them, at least a reporter? Someone? Anyone…? (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 43 Comments

Well, That Explains It

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

He should’ve known better than to go with the homeopathic deodorant: (via Toothpaste for Dinner)

Posted in General, Humor, Pseudoscience | 9 Comments

A Mea Culpa

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

[Hemant's note: This message from Foundation Beyond Belief Executive Director Dale McGowan comes as a result of the discussion thread that took place here. A version of this message is being cross-posted at the Foundation Beyond Belief website. I've inserted … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 74 Comments

Do Atheists ‘Love the Sinner but Hate the Sin’?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Reader Chris sent me an email that boiled down to this: Atheists like to say: You should respect the person, but you don’t have to respect their beliefs. Is this any different from Christians saying, “Love the sinner but hate … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 193 Comments