Monthly Archives: December 2010

Ask Richard: Should Unsuccessful Atheists Stay in the Closet?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Should unsuccessful atheists stay in the closet? Assuming that an atheist is unsuccessful in life, should that person refrain from being outspoken about his/her atheism? I’ve recently heard multiple prominent … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 50 Comments

Fort Worth Transit Authority Now Bans Religious and Non-Religious Ads

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In Texas, the Dallas – Forth Worth Coalition of Reason bus ad is getting all sorts of publicity because of this ad: Of course, the publicity only increased after a Christian group decided to stalk the four buses carrying that … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Politics | 43 Comments

Clay Duke Was No Humanist

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: To the commenters, I’m aware of the No True Scotsman fallacy, which I tried to avoid in this post. I stand by what I wrote, saying that Duke was no Humanist. Those principles very clearly oppose his actions. Duke … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 67 Comments

The Onion on Terry Jones

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

The Onion named Pastor Terry Jones a “Person Who Mattered in 2010” With the gaze of the whole world fixed on his small Gainesville, FL–based Dove World Outreach Center this Sept. 11, Pastor Terry Jones shocked an anxious media by … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 5 Comments

I Think the Billboard Has Made It

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

You know your atheist billboard has made it when it’s referenced in a political cartoon: And, of course, the original has been getting attention for weeks: American Atheists president Dave Silverman tweeted yesterday that it was the first day he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Politics | 12 Comments

I Was on a Christian Radio Show…

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Yesterday, I was a guest on a Christian radio show. Before you listen to it, understand how this even happened. I got an email from the show’s producer a couple weeks ago: I checked out their website and got a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 99 Comments

His Christian Views Didn’t Work Against Him

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Guest Contributor

In Arizona, Christopher Gleason was nominated to serve on the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission (a powerful body that draws “lines for congressional and legislative districts”). He had the support of Republican House Speaker Kirk Adams. But it turns out he … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 26 Comments

A Farewell to John Dawkins

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

Richard Dawkins‘ father died a couple days ago and he penned the obituary: My father, (Clinton) John Dawkins, who has died peacefully of old age, packed an enormous amount into his 95 years. … He and Jean (who survives him) … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, General | 3 Comments

How Are Anti-Intellectuals Like the Roadrunner?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

RogueBlueJay talks about “anti-intellectuals” — a group that basically includes everyone from fundamentalists to Birthers to Sarah Palin fans… Is the analogy accurate? Who else is like the Roadrunner? (Thanks to Jake for the link!)

Posted in General | 48 Comments

Atheists Protest Hartford City Council Prayers

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Guest Contributor

When atheists protested a city council meeting in Hawaii earlier in the year, they came out on top — they were found “not guilty” of disorderly conduct in court. Maybe that’s the inspiration for another city council protest that took … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 24 Comments