Monthly Archives: January 2011

How To Recruit Women Into Your Atheist Group

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Watching this video by Spontatheist is like peering into a woman’s (non-existent) soul…: What did I learn from the video? If group leaders simply advertised on paper like this, they would have a hard time keeping the ladies away! And … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 46 Comments

Bill O’Reilly Explains Tides By Questioning the Moon’s Origin

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A few weeks ago, Dave Silverman of American Atheists appeared on Bill O’Reilly‘s program to talk about AA’s billboard: O’Reilly: I’ll tell you why [religion's] not a scam. In my opinion, all right? Tide goes in, tide goes out. Never … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Politics | 48 Comments

Ask Richard: Parents Rendered Deaf by the Word “Atheist”

Posted on January 31, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I’m 18 years old, and have been an atheist since I was about 13, although back then I certainly wasn’t the confident, unashamed non-believer that I am today. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 58 Comments

Republican Sponsors Legislation to Reaffirm Godly Motto

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The official motto of the United States is “In God We Trust.” It shouldn’t be, but it is. And because Republicans (and a couple Democrats) in Congress apparently have no other priorities, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) has sponsored legislation to… … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 49 Comments

Secular Coalition for America Seeks Summer Intern

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Coalition for America is looking for an intern this summer. Sounds like a fantastic opportunity for someone: SCA is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate junior- or senior-level student with a demonstrated interest in being active in the nontheistic … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 12 Comments

13% of Science Teachers Are Creationists

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Guest Contributor

You want some depressing news about the American education system? (Is there any other kind?) Here you go: The majority of high school biology teachers don’t take a solid stance on evolution with their students, mostly to avoid conflicts, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Science | 32 Comments

Belmont University Pretends to Be More Inclusive

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Belmont University’s women’s soccer coach Lisa Howe was fired from her job a couple months ago after she told her team she was expecting a child with her same-sex partner. It’s the sort of anti-gay bigotry we’ve all come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 11 Comments

It’s Missing a Scarlet A…

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Over at Reddit, postguy2 created a new icon for atheism: Hmph. That man looks nothing like me. I’m deeply offended.

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 21 Comments

A Few New Atheist Posters

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Rose Schwartz at The Jewmanist has been making some sweet-looking posters of notable quotations along with their atheist authors. A few examples are below: Faith is the surrender of the mind; it’s the surrender of reason, it’s the surrender of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 24 Comments

Announcing the Secular Coalition for Alabama

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Only a few months after announcing the creation of the Secular Coalition for Arizona, the Secular Coalition for America is announcing its next state chapter: “The Secular Coalition for Alabama is needed now to increase the visibility of secular people, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 5 Comments