Monthly Archives: November 2010

Just Respect and Obey

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I had to sit through the whole thing. Now it’s your turn: As a teacher (and perhaps eventual parent), I kind of want to say “Yes, those are good ideas.” You should just listen to the adults and do what … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Fodder for the Other Side…

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

So true. A pastor I know once used that Darwin cover to show people that scientists were “questioning evolution.” (via Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal)

Posted in General, Humor, Science | 16 Comments

Adam and Eve Make a Discovery

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve always wondered when Adam and Eve figured that out… (via Wulffmorgenthaler)

Posted in General, Humor | 14 Comments

Helping Promote the Teaching of Evolution in School (via Rap)

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I’ve posted about rapper Baba Brinkman before. His Rap Guide to Evolution debuted last year and he’s now trying to get high quality videos of his songs made for use in science classrooms everywhere: Quite a few biology and psychology … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Science | 6 Comments

Queen: Atheists Can Be Good, Too!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Queen of England, head of the Anglican Church, made news yesterday for comments that were really very obvious to anyone who gives it the least bit of thought: Speaking at Church House, central London, she told members of General … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 31 Comments

A Wonderful Audio Essay on Atheism

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

“The Colin McEnroe Show” (on the Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network) aired an episode yesterday on “Atheism, Agnosticism and the Quest for Meaning” — it featured some local atheists and it’s worth listening to if you have a chance. The highlight, … Continue reading →

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An Atheist’s Thanksgiving Dinner Grace

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Secular Coalition for America president Herb Silverman offers an example of a secular grace that you can use during dinner tonight: Let us take a moment to think about where the food we are about to enjoy has come from … Continue reading →

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If You’re Doing Some Online Shopping…

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Just a quick note: If you’re planning to do any online shopping at Amazon over the next few weeks, please consider using this link to get you to the site. If you do, a portion of your total purchase will … Continue reading →

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Saying Grace at Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Saturday Night Live cut this sketch about the Thanksgivies (“Honoring Outstanding Performance in Ruining Thanksgiving”) after dress rehearsal last weekend, but Andy Samberg‘s bit at the 1:30 mark is probably familiar to a lot of you… (Sorry, non-Americans who can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 5 Comments

Vaccinate the Kids, Please

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Well put, Toothpaste for Dinner: Elyse at Skepchick has been doing a lot of awesome things to promote vaccinations with her Women Thinking Free Foundation. If you haven’t checked it out yet, go to the Hug Me! I’m Vaccinated website … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 15 Comments