Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ask Richard: Atheist’s Father Demands He Pray for His Mother

Posted on March 7, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I never thought I’d have reason to contact you. My family is well aware of my atheistic leanings, and up until recently it caused me no harm. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Love, Richard Wade | 53 Comments

Does Cohabitation Work?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

As a guy who once lived with his girlfriend, I know I learned things about her (and vice-versa) that several more years of dating probably wouldn’t have brought to light. I say we were both better off because of that. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 113 Comments

This Atheist Billboard *Might* Be Offensive

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After hearing that some of the British billboards urging people to mark “no religion” on the Census were censored, Crispian Jago came up with his own ad mockup that might actually warrant that treatment… Catchy slogan, though!

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Humor | 14 Comments

Harding University President Issues Statement Against HU Queer Press

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A week after anonymous gay and lesbian students at Harding University (a private, Christian school) put out an online magazine sharing their personal stories, the president of the university, David Burks, has issued a statement against it: He finds the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 30 Comments

The Lord is My Shepherd: A Horrifying Thought

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Thunderf00t gets us to think a bit more about Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shepherd”) and follow it to its logical conclusion. The background comes first; the good part begins around the 1:27 mark.

Posted in General | 39 Comments

Lake Zurich School Board Candidates Retract Pro-Creationism Statements

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last week, I was disturbed to see all four candidates for the Lake Zurich Unit District 95 school board admit to believing in Creationism. But they’re quickly retracting their statements. In a separate telephone interview, [Doug] Goldberg said he misunderstood … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 16 Comments

A Big Challenge for the Secular Student Alliance

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This is a game-changer for the Secular Student Alliance. We’re growing in affiliates and staff and we now have an opportunity to really raise serious money that will allow us to have a bigger impact nationwide. Jeff Hawkins, creator of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 4 Comments

A Christian Speaks Out In Support of Gay Relationships

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, we ought to celebrate it. Alise Wright, a Christian and a frequent commenter on this site, has a wonderful post on her site about how she has come to not just “accept” … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Love | 61 Comments

Rejected Atheist Ads in Britain

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A few months ago, I mentioned the launch of the British Humanist Association’s “Census Campaign” in Britain — they want people to check off “No Religion” on the 2011 Census for a number of reasons: It is important that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 36 Comments

Ahh, the Beauty of Destruction

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’m pretty sure this is how babies learn to become violent. Too bad it’s #$&%ing adorable… Someone pass me a baby *now* so I can try this out.

Posted in Babies, General | 24 Comments