Monthly Archives: December 2010

What is the Future of Atheism?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, I was at Pomona College in Claremont, California for a panel discussion on “the Future of Atheism.” The other panelists were Dave Silverman (president of American Atheists and FOX News staple this past week) and Chris … Continue reading →

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Was Dave Silverman on Fox News Again?!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yep. The American Atheists billboard got even more attention on Fox: I thought he did a great job here. Highlight for me is at the 6:15 mark for about a minute… when told that the AA billboard is offensive, Dave … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, War on Christmas | 90 Comments

I Won’t Ride a Bus with Atheist Advertising On It!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Church officials are supporting a bus boycott in Fort Worth, Texas because the Transit Authority is allowing atheist ads to go on the sides of four buses for one month. Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas thinks in the wake of … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 51 Comments

Atheists: Make a Donation This Holiday Season

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Susan Jacoby has a wonderful explanation of why the religious give more to charity than the non-religious — and how we can change that: The real giving difference between secularists and regular churchgoers comes from the fact that going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 22 Comments

A Christian’s Concepts of God

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward presents another holy trinity: What does it mean…? Go ahead. Interpret it as you wish… I’m really curious to hear what you come up with. If you’re curious, David’s own interpretation is here.

Posted in General, Humor | 57 Comments

Is Atheism a Big Deal?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Godless Girl doesn’t think that it’s that big of a deal to be an atheist: Being an atheist isn’t a big deal. There are heaps of us … everywhere. I’m sure I see more atheists every day than I could … Continue reading →

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An Athlete Thanks Everyone But God

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Guest Contributor

There’s no need for athletes to thank a god — or blame one — after a game. They just need to be honest about how they got their abilities (via Atheist Media Blog)

Posted in General, Humor, Sports | 19 Comments

FFRF’s Winter Solstice Sign Placed in Wisconsin Capitol

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In previous years, the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s sign in the Wisconsin Capitol building would have been the one garnering all the media attention. This year, amidst the popularity of the American Atheists billboard, it might just go under the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, War on Christmas | 49 Comments

The Largest Atheist Organization in America

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation just announced that their membership is nearing 16,000 members, making them that largest atheist organization in the country (by a long shot): It’s an incredible number, so congratulations to them. How did FFRF grow so … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, FFRF, General | 24 Comments

Christian Group Says Jesus is Coming Back… Let’s See Them Back It Up

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The fans of Family Radio Inc., a Christian radio network, have sponsored dozens of different billboards in select cities around the country proclaiming the exact date when Jesus is coming back. May 21st, 2011. You know, just like the Bible … Continue reading →

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