Monthly Archives: October 2010

An Atheist Encounters Death

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, The Globe and Mail published a heartbreaking piece by Cerise Morris about her friend’s death and how it made her think twice about her atheism: I have lived comfortably with the belief that this life is … Continue reading →

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An Analogy for Intercessory Prayer

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Let’s say you’re someone who wants to help people looking for jobs. You can’t directly give them one, but you think you have some relevant experience and contacts you can share, so you make an open offer: Come visit me, … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: To Prevent Conflict with In-Laws, Know Your Spouse

Posted on October 12, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Hi Richard, I am a young atheist, age 21. I am also the father of the most beautiful one-year-old girl in the world. I am also just recently married. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, General, Love, Richard Wade | 6 Comments

Why Are There So Few High School Atheist Groups?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This article in the Columbus Dispatch makes me wonder why high school atheist groups aren’t as abundant as they ought to be. Considering how many atheists say they first got rid of their faith at around the age of 14-15, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 29 Comments

Is This Atheist Flyer Clever or Offensive?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance at Valencia Community College in Florida saw this flyer floating around their campus recently: Ok, fine… no need to vandalize it or anything, but it does seem silly to trivialize your current life because you think … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Politics, Secular Student Alliance | 47 Comments

University of Chicago Hires ‘Humanist Advisor’

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Josh Oxley, the newly-hired (but not paid, I’ve learned) “Humanist Advisor” for the University of Chicago, got some nice press in The Maroon: Maroon: What else does your job entail? Oxley: I advise for the Secular Student Alliance. I’m the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 28 Comments

Is Your Race in Conflict with Your Humanism?

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

NPR recently did a nice piece about how secular students are finding their place on college campuses. They interviewed Greg Epstein, Humanist Chaplain at Harvard; Debbie Goddard, spokesperson for the Center for Inquiry; and Mark Hatcher, founder of the Secular … Continue reading →

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Alabama Atheists Get Positive Press

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

As American Atheists shuffles around its personnel, new faces are emerging. Dave Silverman went from being National Communications Director to AA’s President. Blair Scott went from being AA’s state director of Alabama to being National Communications Director. And now, Scott … Continue reading →

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A Chance to Hear A Giant’s Words Come Alive

Posted on October 11, 2010 by richard wade

– by Richard Wade A friend of mine, Richard McNally, editor of Rational Alternative, the newsletter of Atheists United will be one of two speakers at a dramatic reading of selected writings by Robert Ingersoll on Saturday Oct. 16 in … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Richard Wade | 3 Comments

There’s No Need for Accommodation

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I used to think it was ok to be religious as long as you were in support of things like social justice, good science, and church/state separation. Anyone who’s read this site for a while knows I don’t really feel … Continue reading →

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