Monthly Archives: December 2010

Teenage Con Artist: God Told Me To Charge You $150

Brian Scibetta thinks he can talk to god, ask him questions, get the answers, and tell you what he said… for the low, low price of $150/hour. He says god told him to charge that amount. I don’t know where … Continue reading

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 51 Comments

Dave Silverman vs. Megyn Kelly

Dave Silverman was recently on Fox News to talk about the American Atheists billboard with host Megyn Kelly. Here’s how that interview went down in a nutshell: Nicely done, Internets (via Reddit)

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Humor, War on Christmas | 37 Comments

Why Do Atheists Need to Get Together?

Marcia Segelstein has a piece at OneNewsNow about all those atheist billboards that are “bashing” religion: I guess I just don’t understand. Christians (along with Jews and Muslims) gather in groups to worship. Atheists don’t gather not to worship, so … Continue reading

Posted in General | 41 Comments

Anne Hathaway Explains Why She Left the Catholic Church

Actress Anne Hathaway was recently on NPR’s Fresh Air to discuss her movie “Love and Other Drugs.” At one point, host Terry Gross brought up the topic of homosexuality and the Catholic Church: GROSS: I should mention, this is maybe … Continue reading

Posted in General, GLBT, Pop Culture | 17 Comments

Atheist Bus Ads Go Up in Fort Worth!

The Dallas – Forth Worth Coalition of Reason has a new bus ad going up today, adding to the mix of ads showcasing atheists as normal, everyday people: It may be bit difficult to notice, but those images are on … Continue reading

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 45 Comments

Cranston High School West Fights to Keep Prayer Banner Up

Cranston High School West has this banner hanging in its auditorium: Our Heavenly Father. Grant us each day the desire to do our best. To grow mentally and morally as well as physically. To be kind and helpful to our … Continue reading

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 31 Comments

Kentucky’s Governor Announces Expansion of Creation Museum

I don’t like that the Creation Museum in Kentucky is expanding, but it’s their money and they can do what they want with it. I do have a problem, however, with the official announcement being made alongside Governor Steve Beshear. … Continue reading

Posted in Education, General, Politics, Science | 20 Comments