Monthly Archives: January 2011

He Boiled for Your Sins

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

RAmen, everyone: (via Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster)

Posted in General | 11 Comments

Atheists of Florida Kicked Out of Cape Coral City Council Meeting

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A month ago, the Atheists of Florida were threatened by the Cape Coral City Council because they were wearing shirts that read, “One Nation, Indivisible”: This is what happened last time: During the mid-meeting break, Cape Coral Mayor, John Sullivan, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 17 Comments

An Interview with a Former Quiverfull Parent

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’ve posted a number of things about the Quiverfull movement, most notably an interview with the author of a book on the subject, Kathryn Joyce. The Quiverfull movement believes in nonstop procreation as long as the married Christian couple can … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 24 Comments

Principal to Atheist Student: Why Are You Starting a Hate Group?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

You want to know how important the Secular Student Alliance is? There’s an incredible testimonial on Reddit from a high school student in Oklahoma who wanted to begin an atheist group his junior year. After word about the group got … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Student Alliance | 24 Comments

A Christian Homework Assignment

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I got an email from an atheist student attending a Christian college yesterday. She has to do the following assignment for a class: Read Peter Kreeft’s webpage ‘Twenty Arguments for the Existence of God‘… Evaluate arguments 6, 14, 16, 18, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 102 Comments

I Don’t Want Your Cookie

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Republicans in Iowa want to ban gay marriage in the state: An Iowa House panel will begin hearings Monday on a bill that would repeal gay marriage in the state. The Iowa Marriage Amendment (IMA) seeks to put a question … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 48 Comments

What’s It Like to Have an Atheist Car?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Normally, the way people link their vehicle with religion is by putting a few bumper stickers on it: I know atheists who have done that, too. Some atheists have taken a different path by purchasing their state’s ATHEIST license plate: … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 100 Comments

Ask Richard: My Mom Is Dying. Should I Lie to My Kids About Death?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. I do not believe in God — any god. I strive to be a good atheist and person by setting an example of decency to all and service to my … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist Parenting, Death, General, Richard Wade | 27 Comments

Are the New Orleans Hornets a Christian Team?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you like going to basketball games or watching them on TV, you’re used to hearing the national anthem. But if you’re a fan of the New Orleans Hornets, are you aware of what happens before the anthem is sung? … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 27 Comments

Hawaii State Senate Ends Daily Prayer

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Hawaii state Senate has voted to no longer hold a daily prayer. What’s amazing is how Hawaii is only the first state to do this. And what prompted this decision? One person’s complaint about how this was a Christian-specific … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 16 Comments