Monthly Archives: February 2011

Christian Non-Profit Leader Confesses to Being Homophobic

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A few weeks ago, I posted an interview with Brad White, the founder of the Texas-based non-profit group “Changing the Face of Christianity.” Brad said a lot of cringe-inducing things about gay marriage and you all let him have it. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 48 Comments

I Should Start a Clothing Line

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I gave a talk at Purdue University last weekend and there was a nice story about it in the Exponent. Thought the first line got all of my attention…: Fashioning a polo shirt that complemented his witty humor, an atheist … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 39 Comments

Atheist Prime Minister Blamed for Australian Cyclone

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

While the midwest is experiencing a massive snowstorm (or, as it’s known in Chicago, Snowprah Windfrey), the northeast coast of Australia was hit by a cyclone. With winds howling at up to 185 miles per hour, a huge cyclone made … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 18 Comments

Vote for Me in the 2011 Bloggies?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’ll admit I don’t really know what the Bloggies are, but I’m nominated for “Best Weblog About Religion.” Fun! Remember: If you go vote for me, Jesus will love you more. Come to think of it, I don’t mind getting … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 27 Comments

When Bible-Reading Includes Everything…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A note to Bible tutors: Remember to include all the stories in the Bible, not just the cherry-picked ones. The kids will undoubtedly thank you for it: (via Atheist Media Blog)

Posted in General, Humor | 42 Comments

19-Year-Old Defends Marriage Equality in Iowa House

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

You might tear up when you watch Zach Wahls speak about how he’s doing pretty well, thank you very much, despite having two moms who are married: “If I was your son, Mr. Chairman, I believe I would make you … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 42 Comments

Donations Against Damnations Recap

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that the Agnostic and Atheist Student Group at Texas A&M was conducting a fundraiser called Donations Against Damnations. The goal was to raise money for the groups that notorious campus preachers like Brother Jed … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Secular Student Alliance | 16 Comments

‘Smut for Smut’ Campaign is Back

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It was less than a year ago when I lamented that the Smut for Smut campaign run by the Atheist Agenda group at the University of Texas at San Antonio was a bad idea: … I get the point. The … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 88 Comments

Atheism Is Spreading to High Schools

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I think this is the most telling part about the Secular Student Alliance’s recent press release to the media: The Secular Student Alliance, a national nonprofit devoted to supporting nonreligious students, announced early success in its expanded efforts to foster … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 8 Comments

Maybe You Shouldn’t Always Tell Your Kids the Truth

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Guest Contributor

My favorite comedian Louis CK explains why you shouldn’t always tell the truth about science and the world to your seven-year-old daughter (NSFW language): She handled it pretty well, I think

Posted in General, Humor | 17 Comments