Monthly Archives: December 2010

A Year-Long Atheist Bible Study

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A fellow Chicagoan and atheist, Bruce Critelli, has decided his 2011 Resolution is to read the entire King James Bible. If you’ve never read the Bible, this could be a comfortable way to do it: surrounded by other atheists. Bruce … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 37 Comments

Homeopathic College Rings NASDAQ Bell

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know the NASDAQ Stock Market bell is often rung by celebrities (so much for taking it seriously), but why are they lending any sort of credibility to the American Medical College of Homeopathy? I know the stock market has … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 17 Comments

I’m An Atheist, but Tucker Carlson’s a Dick

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Earlier this week, President Obama called the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles to congratulate him on giving I-went-to-jail-because-I-was-involved-in-an-illegal-dog-fighting-ring Michael Vick a second chance to play football. FOX News personality Tucker Carlson wasn’t happy with Obama’s decision and said this on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Sports | 121 Comments

Grady Judd Wants to Take a Stand Against the Constitution

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple days ago, I mentioned that Polk County (Florida) Sheriff Grady Judd removed basketball hoops from the county jail — because why should criminals be allowed any sort of fun recreation? — and gave them to local churches. The … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 63 Comments

The Trouble With Atheists

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: You can see John’s original post here. … John W. Loftus, author of Why I Became an Atheist: A Former Preacher Rejects Christianity, suggests that the trouble with atheists is that we lack organization. He elaborates on each of … Continue reading →

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A Prophet is Concerned

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Bobby Henderson, the Prophet of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, is concerned about the future of the atheist movement and what he sees as an emerging trend. In a serious piece, he makes his case for us not … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 32 Comments

Ask Richard: Christian Concerned About Her Husband’s “Fundamentalist” Atheism

Posted on December 30, 2010 by richard wade

Hi Richard, Thanks for reading. My husband of one year doesn’t believe in God and I do. As we were both moderate people this never caused a problem before. I’m getting a bit alarmed though by his increasing involvement in … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Love, Richard Wade | 62 Comments

New Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s First Act: Discriminate Against Atheists

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: A peaceful protest of the event will occur this Sunday, January 2nd, from 6:30a – 8:15a at Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. If you can come, please bring signs showing how you feel. Examples include: “We … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 17 Comments

From the Local Jail to the Local Churches

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In Florida, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd decided to remove basketball hoops from the county jail: “It just bothered me that people would drive by and say, ‘I’m working hard, and the guys are sitting in the county jail playing … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 42 Comments

Site’s Slowness

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I know it’s very slow to load. I’m looking into it. Thanks for your patience.

Posted in General | 3 Comments