Monthly Archives: February 2011

Member of Atheists of Florida Arrested for Disrupting School Board’s Prayer

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

You have to hand it to the Atheists of Florida: They don’t disappear when the initial media spotlight goes away. They’re still pushing to find out whether Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd did something illegal when he removed basketball hoops … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 31 Comments

Mike Huckabee Actually Said This…

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Here’s the question posed by Paige Winfield Cunningham of Christianity Today to FOX News Channel host, failed presidential candidate, and super-Christian Mike Huckabee: The last time former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney ran for President, about one-third of evangelical voters said … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 24 Comments

The Anus is Broken Now

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Thanks to Jesusophile, I now know waaaaaaay more about sodomy than I ever wanted to: I feel awkward now. And yet I can’t stop laughing…

Posted in General, Humor | 33 Comments

A Week: March 20-26, 2011

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A Week will take place March 20-26, 2011. It’s a chance to show you’re an atheist and proud of it — start some conversations with people who may not know what the OUT Campaign symbol is all about! A Week … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 15 Comments

Name a Freedom You Exercise…

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The assignment asks: name “one freedom that you exercise in your life.” One kid has the right idea (via HaHaStop — Thanks to @CashewStyle for the link!)

Posted in Education, General, Humor | 18 Comments

Illinois House Introduces Bill to Repeal Moment of Silence and Prayer

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’ve written before about how the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer time is back in Illinois. After several wasted “moments” in the classroom, some legislators are finally trying to put a stop to this nonsense. House Bill 0273 (HB0273) was … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 11 Comments

Doctor and Mrs. Christian

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I read this in the middle of an article in the latest issue of Wired (19.03) and had to check it out for myself. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that when you give money to a Christian charity and they ask … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 43 Comments

Ask Richard: New Unbeliever Distracted by Anger Toward Preacher

Posted on February 21, 2011 by richard wade

Dear Mr. Richard, How are you? After reading your posts on Friendly Atheist I decided to contact you with a problem of my own. First a little history leading up to my dilemma. It has been a long, hard slog … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 9 Comments

He Should Have Fought the Female Wrestler

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There’s a story making the rounds about a Christian high school wrestler who forfeited his chance to win a state title because he would’ve had to fight a female wrestler along the way: Joel Northrup, a home-schooled sophomore who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Sports | 95 Comments

The Reason Project’s 2011 Video Contest

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Sam Harris‘ The Reason Project is having its annual video contest — first prize gets $10,000. Check out the videos and vote for your favorite. Voting ends on February 21st. My money’s on “The New Tithe” by Tony Wann & … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 21 Comments