Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lessons in Teaching

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I had my annual observation earlier this week — for me, that involves an administrator visiting my classroom and taking extensive minute-by-minute notes on what I’m doing, what I’m not doing, how I can improve, etc. My boss happened to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 43 Comments

So *This* Is How the Catholic Church Will Win New Converts…

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Catholic Church knows it’s losing popularity fast. So they’re making a few dramatic changes. The Vatican is rolling out a new translation of the Roman Missal, the text around which the Mass and its prayers are built. … Here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 38 Comments

SSA Director to Speak about the College Atheism Movement

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

August Brunsman, the Executive Director of the Secular Student Alliance (and one of its founders), will be speaking at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA tonight. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center (3rd Floor Meeting … Continue reading →

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You Know It’s a Myth

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

American Atheists is finally putting up their first billboard, and this one’s pretty blunt compared to the happy Humanistic ones we’re used to seeing: The billboard will go up near the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City on November 23rd … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, War on Christmas | 157 Comments

We Are Allies

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There are a lot of fantastic videos for the It Gets Better project, letting young GLBT people know that the hate/bullying they’re facing right now won’t always be there in the future. While some straight people have made their own … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 25 Comments

Is This the Best Way to Teach the First Amendment?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You’re a college professor and you want to teach your students about the First Amendment. Is this going too far? Putting fundamentalists in front of class is nothing new for Tim Boudreau, a Central Michigan University professor known for challenging … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 24 Comments

Campus Group Gets Attention By Offering to Go to Church

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Tiffany Ewigleben is one of the leaders of CFI@GRCC (Grand Rapids Community College). Earlier this year, the school held a “Club Day” where different student organizations could promote themselves. On short notice, and with a chance to win $200 on … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General, Secular Student Alliance | 8 Comments

Follow-Up to Yesterday’s Post About ‘Lack’ of Female Atheist Leaders

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday, I mentioned that Ms. Magazine posted a poorly-researched article by Monica Shores that essentially stated there are no female leaders in the atheist movement. Jen McCreight‘s rebuttal is now posted on the magazine’s website: And don’t assume that women … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments

Trust Him; He’s a Pastor

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Pastor Ed Young isn’t just asking for donations at his church. Forget voluntary tithing. He wants full access to your bank account: Yeah… what could possibly go wrong there? I don’t care if he is their pastor; how are some … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 46 Comments

Which is the True Christianity…?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’d love to hear the Christian response to this: Side note: Can you tell by the post lengths lately that teaching and Speech coaching are taking over my life? (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General, Humor | 141 Comments