Monthly Archives: December 2010

Help Reddit Atheists Raise Money for Doctors Without Borders

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Atheism subReddit has taken up the cause to raise $42,000 for Doctors without Borders — the amount is an homage to Douglas Adams. This is a friendly competition with the members of the Christianity subReddit, who are donating to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 11 Comments

A Brief Homage to Atheist Billboards

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Guest Contributor

American Atheists legal director Edwin Kagin offers some poetry about the recent “You Know It’s a Myth” atheist billboard (and a few other similar ones): But let some atheists post one sign saying reason should prevail Over the myth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 20 Comments

We’re Overrated?

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Mark Juddery has a ridiculous article on the Huffington Post (surprised?) discussing the “10 Most Overrated Things of the Decade“… First on his list? New Atheism: … just as it was cool in the nineties to come out as gay, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 57 Comments

A Picture and a Contest

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Between a Speech Team tournament all of today and a friend’s wedding tonight, I’m out of commission most of this weekend. But here’s a random story: I was looking through some old family photos last night when I came across … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Contests, General, Humor | 110 Comments

The Best Offense is a Good Defense

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Centre for Inquiry Canada’s “Extraordinary Claims” campaign featuring bus ads and in-person educational events is now underway: National Post columnist Kelly McParland doesn’t get the campaign at all: So why does he care if people believe in God, Allah … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 68 Comments

So Long, Anti-Gay Christian ‘Values’

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You may have heard the awful story about how Belmont University fired the women’s soccer coach, Lisa Howe, because she is expecting a child… with her same-sex partner. The best commentary I’ve read about it comes from Christy Frink, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT, Sports | 21 Comments

Cherokee County School District’s Graduation Shouldn’t Be in a Church

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Cherokee County School District in Georgia thinks it’s a good idea to have graduation in the First Baptist Church of Woodstock. Not because it’s a religious place, of course. No, no, no… it’s tradition. They’ve done it since 2005. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 62 Comments

ShitMyGodSays

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s a year away from being published, but I’m already excited about former Daily Show executive producer David Javerbaum‘s upcoming book (PDF): … David Javerbaum’s untitled book… will be published as the memoir of God, “Supreme Being, wellspring of existence, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General, Humor | 6 Comments

G6 Christ…

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: The Jesus version of the song was made by a comedy troupe called Totally Sketch, not a Christian one as I implied below. My mistake. But would you really have been that surprised if Christians made the Jesus version…? … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 40 Comments

Ask Richard: Call-Out: Any Atheists Who Were Religiously Homeschooled?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by richard wade

Hi Richard, I was home-schooled in a fundamentalist home from K-12. After being out on my own as an adult and going to secular university, I’ve learned to think for myself. It’s been a long and difficult personal journey but … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Education, General, Richard Wade | 72 Comments