Monthly Archives: January 2011

See You at the Cross Road

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Yeah, it’s likely just a coincidence, but this “Cross Road” deserves a caption, too: Make us laugh! (Thanks to Sam for the picture!)

Posted in General | 37 Comments

Be Honest to Godless, Ireland

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Irish Census will take place in April and Atheist Ireland wants atheists to admit they’re not religious when the question comes up: All they’re asking for is some honesty: Atheist Ireland wants to see accurate answers to the question … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 16 Comments

Why Do Churches Treat People Like Kids?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After hearing a megachurch pastor treat his congregation like “a group of nine-year olds,” popular Christian writer Don Miller discovered that church is not the place to go if you want to hear anything intelligent: To say evangelicals are dumb … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 24 Comments

Are They Really the Most Influential Atheists?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There’s been a lot of talk this week about a list of the “25 Most Influential Living Atheists” from SuperScholar.org. To make it on SuperScholar’s list of influential living atheists, an atheist can’t merely disbelieve in God but also must … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 52 Comments

Illinois Reinstates Mandatory Waste of Time in the Classroom

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Apparently, mandatory Silent Reflection and Student Prayer time is coming back to Illinois. Which puts me in an somewhat-awkward position as a high school teacher in Illinois who prefers using class time to teach my students. First, a quick recap … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 38 Comments

A Picture Needing a Caption

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The New Yorker has a weekly caption contest and one of you *has* to win this week! The deadline is Sunday, so think fast. After you submit your caption to them, feel free to share it with us here (Thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 55 Comments

Speaking at Purdue University

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

For anyone in the area, I’ll be speaking in Indiana to the Purdue Non-Theists on Sunday, January 30th! Where:: Lilly Hall Of Life Sciences Room G126, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN When:: The talk begins at 5:00p. It’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 8 Comments

Don’t Worry, Blackbirds, It Gets Better

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’m late to the party here but you may have seen this video of preacher Cindy Jacobs blaming the recent dead blackbirds on the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: It could be because we have said it’s okay for … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 35 Comments

So That’s Why Those Bible Study Groups Exist…

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Onion explains the real Christian agenda: See? There *is* a good reason to read all those “begats”… I wonder if Asian kids would rock the BATs, too…

Posted in General, Humor | 26 Comments

Why Is It So Hard to Say Goodbye?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward shows us a phenomenon I’m sure many Christians have experienced: But for so many of them, it doesn’t mean goodbye. If anything, they try to rationalize for the fact that god never actually responds. I just need stronger … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 27 Comments