Monthly Archives: November 2010

Amarillo Atheists Adopt a Highway

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s hard being an atheist in Amarillo, Texas. But a group of freethinkers are trying to do some helpful community service in the area. Following in the footsteps of the Greensboro Atheist Organization, members of the Freethought Oasis group have … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 14 Comments

Save Yourself Till Marriage?

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Sexie Sadie has a lot to say about the problems with abstinence-only sex education, but in the process, she raises an important question about why some people “save themselves” for marriage: I’ve never understood the concept of “saving yourself for … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 165 Comments

Speaking at Elmhurst Tonight

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s short notice — my bad — but I’ll be speaking at Elmhurst College (in the suburbs of Chicago) tonight (Monday)! The event takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the Founders Lounge. The topic: “The supremely awesome and controversial and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

An Effective Way to Protest the Pope

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

As Pope Benedict came through Barcelona, Spain today, about 200 protesters were ready for him… Good thing he was in the PopeMobile or else he would have caught The Gay. (via Joe. My. God.)

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 24 Comments

Happy Anniversaries to Them

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A few friends (real and virtual) have been blogging for a while and they have reached some important milestones, so consider sending some love their way: Larry Moran at Sandwalk has been at it for 4 years. Alise at Big … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 3 Comments

Do I Sit Between Them…?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: There’s a Facebook page for the event! … This Thursday, I’ll be at Pomona College in Claremont, California as part of a panel discussion on atheism: Now What?: Atheism Beyond the Question of God Thursday, November 11th, 2010 Edmunds … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 35 Comments

Indian Skeptics Offer Reward for Proof of the Paranormal

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The leaders of the Humanist Rationalist Association, Godhra (in India) want to show that black magic and ghosts are non-existent, so they’re offering a pretty sizable reward for anyone who can offer proof that those things are real. It’s their … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 8 Comments

Are You a Christian or Catholic?

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

“Luc Duval” is a student teacher in music and he’s learning what it’s like to be an atheist in the classroom: … a class discussion led from languages into questions about where I’m from, and a student decided to ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 72 Comments

Ever Get a Creepy Feeling on the Back of Your Neck?

Posted on November 6, 2010 by richard wade

This is either a gigantic white zombie king rising out of a gargantuan grave to eat people whole, or a colossal Christ statue, said to be the tallest in the world, being erected in Poland. We report, you decide.

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Humor, Richard Wade | 55 Comments

The 2010 Elections in a Nutshell

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Somehow, during all the election craziness this week, I missed this story out of my own backyard: Congressman-elect Randy Hultgren, 44, from west suburban Winfield, is a state senator and evangelical Christian who said he “absolutely” believes that God directed … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 23 Comments