Monthly Archives: March 2011

What do Churches Contribute to the Community?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by cat

(BTW, this post is by Mike Clawson, the very-infrequent-but-still-here Christian contributor.) I know the answer many atheists would likely give to the question in the title of this post is “nothing”. However, that may not always necessarily be the case. … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General, Mike Clawson | 74 Comments

Mike Huckabee Wants to Indoctrinate You at Gunpoint

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Barton is the Evangelical Christian who tries to spread a warped version of American history where our founding is based entirely on Christian values, Thurgood Marshall is de-emphasized in our high school history curriculums because he’s apparently not very … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 32 Comments

Great Conference; Not-So-Great Billboard

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The American Humanist Association is promoting its conference (taking place next weekend) with print ads (PDF) and a billboard featuring Richard Dawkins: As far as a billboard goes, it doesn’t do much for me. Too many words… and not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 18 Comments

I Can Play One Chord on a Guitar…

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

How did I not know about Rodrigo y Gabriela until yesterday? They’re freaking amazing. And now I’m in the middle of listening through everything they’ve ever done… What other bands/groups am I unaware of that you’re all keeping from me? … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 54 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Discovers She’s Working in a Christian Company

Posted on March 31, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Hi Richard! My husband and I have recently moved from a small town in the bible belt famous for its wholesome, christian values to probably the most liberal college town … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 45 Comments

American Atheists Billboard Causes Controversy in Iowa

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I mentioned American Atheists may be putting up a new ad in anticipation of their national convention… and it’s now up! (Five of them!) Can you believe it’s causing some controversy…? “Even within the atheist community, the idea of ‘You … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 42 Comments

Celebrities Mentioning Their Atheism

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In the latest issue of Rolling Stone (full article not available online), comedian Ricky Gervais talks about his atheism. That’s not new. I just like this accompanying picture: I’m pretty sure that’s what fundamentalist Christians think about when they hear … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 62 Comments

This Must Be What They Teach At Creationism School

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I love how Creationist “logic” works when faced with someone armed with the facts… First, a Christian website posted this ridiculous cartoon: Of course, we know the two situations are completely different. Snakes don’t talk. Neither do amoebas. We do, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Science | 49 Comments

Don’t Ask Questions in Church!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This is what happens when you express doubt in the religious world: Even when you get the chance to ask a question to a pastor, the response is usually full of bullshit — the meaningless recitation of some Bible verse … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 46 Comments

Trying the Make Sense of the ’72 Virgins’ Myth…

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Reader Alex has several questions about the supposed Islamic belief in men receiving 72 virgins in the afterlife: Where do these 72 virgins come from? Does anyone specify that these virgins are all female? Assuming they are, are they supposed … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 53 Comments