Monthly Archives: December 2010

Ricky Gervais Tells the Story of Noah’s Ark

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

From his latest stand-up special, Out Of England 2, here’s comedian Ricky Gervais telling the story of Noah and his Ark, based off of a book he received as a child. It just gets funnier the more you get into … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 23 Comments

I Need a Couple Undercover Reporters…

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Guest Contributor

A few months ago, I sent undercover agents to the Americans for Truth About Homosexuality anti-gay-rights “Truth Academy.” Their reports are here, here, and here. That was enlightening and informative. It’s always good to know first-hand what the other side … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Infiltration | 17 Comments

Colorado Atheists Speak at City Council Meeting: Victory?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

They usually start city council meetings in Grand Junction, Colorado with Christian prayers. That’s not just “bothersome,” as one news article notes. It’s illegal and it needs to stop. At least the Western Colorado Atheists and Freethinkers are trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 11 Comments

Why Should You Support the Secular Student Alliance?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Because we offer so much to our affiliates Ashley Paramore, one of our newest staffers, put together this video that we’ll be sending out to our member groups. It features Richard Dawkins, Mr. Deity, SSA staffers (including Jesse Galef), and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 11 Comments

Why Does Tim Tebow Get to Send Religious Messages in the NFL?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You remember Tim Tebow. He’s the former University of Florida football player who tried to convert you with his eyes: Once he graduated, the NCAA ended up banning eye-billboards. Now, Tebow is a professional football player for the Denver Broncos. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 70 Comments

When Atheists ‘Act Like Jesus’

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

It’s always interesting to hear Christians giving us credit where it’s due… Like this blogger, Mason, who speaks in Christianese but is trying to grapple with the fact that atheists can be kind and generous despite what the church might … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 125 Comments

Ask Richard: My Zealous Catholic Parents Are Indoctrinating My Kids

Posted on December 27, 2010 by richard wade

Hi Richard, I just found your site recently, and am finding it very helpful. Having been raised a guilt-stricken Catholic, it took me a long time to tell my parents that I no longer ascribe to the faith. My husband … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 47 Comments

Win a Copy of Red Neck, Blue Collar, Atheist

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Hank Fox is an atheist from upstate New York and he’s just put out a book of his thoughts regarding religion called Red Neck, Blue Collar, Atheist: Simple Thoughts About Reason, Gods and Faith. This book is far more emotional … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Contests, General | 224 Comments

Utah Cross Case Rehearing Denied; Next Stop SCOTUS

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

by Brittany Meyer … Just in time for the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the 10th Circuit declined an en banc review of a previous ruling that 14 large white crosses used as roadside memorials for fallen troopers on public land … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Meyer, Lawsuits | 29 Comments

A Teacher Bribes a Student with Jesus

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Guest Contributor

I was reading the Chicago Tribune today and my jaw dropped when I saw this letter-to-the-editor from Ed Leighton: Eighteen months after graduating from a public high school, I had a chance encounter with Mr. Clark, my old guidance counselor. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 55 Comments