Monthly Archives: February 2011

An Alternative to Coexisting?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’m not sure how many atheists have this Coexist bumper sticker on their car… Coexisting is fine. I’m all for that. But the sticker seems to imply that we shouldn’t criticize the beliefs of people who cling to these faiths. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 159 Comments

Ask Richard: Should I Count Myself Lucky?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I am not asking for advice but being simply curious if I should count my self lucky. Up until the age of 10 my family attended our Episcopal … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 24 Comments

Does God Hate Her Breasts?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

As a male who has no children, I’m not about to make a recommendation to anyone regarding breastfeeding. But reader Mary sent me an article in which the author, Monica Bielanko, says she didn’t breastfeed her kids… for a reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, Babies, General | 87 Comments

Aww, Thanks Everyone

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This site won the Bloggie for Best Weblog About Religion! Thanks to everyone who voted My life’s goal is complete now… because I have defeated Jen. I think I should take the day off of work tomorrow and celebrate as … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 21 Comments

Reasons to Not Be Mormon

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I already posted one young woman speaking out against religion, so why not another? Here’s Laci Green listing off a number of reasons she’s no longer a Mormon: I love seeing people — younger women, older men, everyone in between … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 35 Comments

The Atheist Billboard That May Come To Iowa…

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

American Atheists is having their annual convention in Des Moines, Iowa April 21-24, and they’d like to get a billboard up there in the hopes that it’ll enjoy the same level of publicity of their previous ones. Here’s the mockup … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 106 Comments

Is Rob Bell a Real Christian?

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

As popular as Christian pastor/author Rob Bell may be, I was surprised to see him as a trending topic on Twitter yesterday. The reason boils down to the content — or at least speculation of the content — of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 74 Comments

A 14-Year-Old Reads the Bible

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I was an atheist by the age of 14, but I sure as hell wasn’t this outspoken about it. Here’s what happens when the Bible gets in the hands of an intelligent young woman… *slow clap for saztheatheist* (via Blaghag)

Posted in General | 20 Comments

All Four Lake Zurich Unit District 95 School Board Candidates Believe in Creationism

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last week, I mentioned a school district in Illinois where two of the candidates for school board were Creationists. Another district is now trying to prove they’re even crazier. Lake Zurich Unit District 95 (home to Lake Zurich High School), … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits, Politics, Science | 19 Comments

He Still Should Have Fought the Female Wrestler

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Earlier this week, I mentioned the story of the evangelical Christian wrestler (Joel Northrup) who refused to fight a girl (Cassy Herkelman) in the state tournament, thus forfeiting his own shot at a state title and taking away her chance … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Sports | 38 Comments