Monthly Archives: January 2011

Campus Atheist Group in Fresno?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A few atheists are trying to get a group started at California State University, Fresno. There used to be one there, but it died out when the leaders at the time got busy with other work: Mark Boyd, president of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 1 Comment

Reminder: Speaking at Purdue This Sunday

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’ll be in Indiana this Sunday, speaking to the Purdue Non-Theists! Where:: Lilly Hall Of Life Sciences Room G126, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN When:: The talk begins at 5:00p. It’ll focus on how the Religious Right went … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 3 Comments

What Do Non-Theists Believe?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s not quite auto-tune, but it’s a list of what non-theists believe, told from the mouths (sort of) of prominent atheist writers and YouTubers. The song is “Future” by Colony 5: We want to love we want to breathe we … Continue reading →

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Video of an Atheist/Christian Dialogue

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Zachary Moore, the Executive Director for Fellowship of Freethought Dallas, was invited by a local church to speak about his beliefs to a Sunday School class. Regardless of motive, Zach was glad to take them up on it: I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 73 Comments

The Wycliffe Science Project?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Wycliffe Bible Translators has translated the Bible into one hell of a lot of languages (with plans for many more): It prompted reader Brian to ask (via email) whether we can do something similar for books about science: … Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Apostate Couple Called Satanists by Members of Former Church

Posted on January 27, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writer’s names are changed to protect their privacy. Kate wrote a long letter, the first part of which I am summarizing: She was born into a basically non-observant Catholic family. When she began dating her husband-to-be in high … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 44 Comments

Christian Apologist: Stop Showing Love to Gay People

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Let me summarize what you’re about to see Christian apologist Sean McDowell say: Of course we want to show love to our gay friends. But love only goes so far. I knew of a guy who came out as gay. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 140 Comments

Please Don’t Reshelve the Bibles

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: Mike Lee, the religiousantagonist, has posted a comment below. He is sincerely apologetic (and I believe him when he says that), but he wants to explain his thought process in making this video. … This video from religiousantagonist encourages … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 98 Comments

Honoring Christopher Hitchens

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Scott VanDenPlas, an atheist from Chicago, recently heard Christopher Hitchens say the following in an interview: “I’ve had an amazing number of letters from people, I still get them. Hand written ones to my house, as well as emails to … Continue reading →

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Is It OK for Christians to Censor the Bible?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When Christian author Rachel Held Evans heard about the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn controversy, she was upset because she loves the book so much. How dare people change the book by revising parts they don’t like?! And what about the … Continue reading →

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