Monthly Archives: February 2011

Should Post-Touchdown Prayers Be Considered ‘Excessive Celebrations’?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Here’s an interesting question from yesterday’s Super Bowl: When the Green Bay Packers’ Nick Collins intercepted the ball and scored a (pretty exciting) touchdown, he got on his knees, threw his hands in the air, and got penalized for it. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 40 Comments

Ask Richard: Lingering Female Subservience From Old Religious Programming

Posted on February 7, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Richard, I was raised in a very conservative Christian home (and church) before my deconversion at age 30. I don’t believe in God anymore, but I still struggle with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 34 Comments

‘Name Something That Gets Passed Around’

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This Family Feud clip will entertain all you evil, wicked heathens out there: (Thanks to Danny for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 41 Comments

How Did Speech Go?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Since some of you had asked… our Speech/Forensics Team did wonderfully this weekend We won our Regional tournament and — more importantly — every competitor made it through to next Saturday’s (much tougher) Sectional tournament. So I’ll be staying at … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 2 Comments

Mormonism: The Cartoon

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I honestly don’t know how much of this is accurate. I’d love to know what’s true and what’s not true. A lot of the Mormon beliefs depicted below fits in with my own understanding of the faith (not to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 85 Comments

The Foundation of the Church

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward admits that some Christian churches are built this way: You have to wonder how many rich pastors and televangelists would continue doing their job (preaching the Gospel?) if their salaries were reduced to what most of their audience … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 27 Comments

Open Thread: Public Abortions

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Today’s the day my Speech kids compete at the Regional tournament against 10 other schools… the top 4 in each event make it through to the next round. My kids are talented. I’m a nervous wreck. Anyway, while I’m busy … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General | 156 Comments

When Believers Are Like Drunkards…

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A wonderful quotation on a terrific poster: (via The Jewmanist)

Posted in General | 23 Comments

All You Need Is Love Campaign

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Deanna Joy Lyons has a wonderful way to take the money you plan to spend on Valentine’s Day gifts — typically a way to “show your love” for one person — and turn it into a way to show your … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Love | 35 Comments

Australian Atheists Sent to Detention Room During Religion Class

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s not like most American public schools are all that impressive, but Australian schools get it wrong when it comes to their mandatory religious training one hour per week — put on by Christians who get tens of millions of … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 37 Comments