Monthly Archives: December 2010

A Bible I Would Read

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Well. this is one way to get people to read the Bible… just Hipster-ize it: Too bad there are only a few pages available. Someone needs to flesh this thing out! While you’re at it, please flesh out Edward Tarte‘s … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 13 Comments

Ask Richard: Religious Blackmail Part 1 of 2: Emotional

Posted on December 6, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I grew up Catholic and my parents are pretty devout Catholics. I was skeptical for a long time, but I finally called myself an atheist after I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 21 Comments

Don’t Wait Up for Jesus

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You know those billboards in Nashville which say Jesus is coming back on May 21st, 2011? We laugh at those people because they’re wrong and deluded. And it’ll be hilarious to rip them a new on on May 22nd when … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 107 Comments

Government Prayer Protesters Found Not Guilty in Hawaii

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The latest battleground state in the church/state separation war is (surprisingly) Hawaii. On April 29th, 2010, Mitch Kahle of the Hawaii Citizens for the Separation of State and Church and Kevin Hughes protested an invocation prayer in the Hawaii State … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 33 Comments

Guess Who Else Adopted a Highway?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Omaha Atheists have a highway of their own! Hmm… I wonder what the longest stretch of atheist-cleaned road is in America. (Thanks to Brian for the link!)

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 17 Comments

A Wave of Reason

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Symphony of Science is back: Atheists, scientists, and other voices of reason, all auto-tuned for your pleasure: John Boswell is the person responsible for these videos; if you don’t subscribe to him already, fix that now. (Thanks to awesomesauce … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture, Science | 15 Comments

Is There a Better Word Than ‘Anti-Theist’?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Claudia, an atheist, has been having a discussion with a theist, and she wants to pose a question to all of you. But first, some background: We are atheists… most of us who are vocal about it also have very … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 123 Comments

Foundation Beyond Belief: Challenge the Gap

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The organization I chair, Foundation Beyond Belief, has faced an important dilemma during our first year of existence. We obviously want to encourage atheist donors to give to secular charities. At the same time, we want to be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 35 Comments

I’m on an Ark!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Phil Ferguson has an entertaining idea for the Creation Museum’s Governor-approved, soon-to-be Ark Park: Once they get done building the Ark in Kentucky…. Go there and make a music video… I’m On An Ark! Try to include as much bible … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests, General, Pop Culture | 38 Comments

Calling All Apostates

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Christianity Today recently published a promising-but-ultimately-disappointing article called “The Leavers” about why young people are leaving the church. One of the reason we leave? Our morals: A teenage girl goes off to college and starts to party. A young man … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 52 Comments