Monthly Archives: March 2011

It’s Kind of Like Abortion

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s the same thing, really… The analogy is perfect. And getting a papercut is the same thing as getting your head chopped off. (via Christian Nightmares)

Posted in Abortion, General | 76 Comments

Rock Beyond Belief Canceled

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After the Fort Bragg brass decided against giving atheists the appropriate-sized venue and the financial support needed, SPC Justin Griffith, the person organizing the Rock Beyond Belief concert, has confirmed its cancellation: I’m not the one who owes everyone an … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 23 Comments

The Secret to Wisdom

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward probably doesn’t realize it, but he just created a new atheist bumper sticker: It’s mindboggling to me why so many churches would stifle questioning and doubt, especially with children. To simply “have faith” or to suggest that “god … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 25 Comments

The Anti-Gay Parents Should Be Able to Adopt Children

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In Britain, Eunice and Owen Johns are already foster parents to a handful of children and they wanted to adopt more. But local authorities said they couldn’t do it — and Britain’s high court just ruled in support of that … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General, GLBT, Lawsuits | 106 Comments

Fort Bragg Officials May Put a Stop to Rock Beyond Belief

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After all the buildup and preparation that had to happen to have a day-long festival to celebrate military atheists at Fort Bragg in North Carolina… after Richard Dawkins agreed to headline the event… after a similar (larger) event for Christians … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Military Atheists | 30 Comments

You and Jesus Are Not in a Relationship

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Well, Dusty‘s not about to win over any Christian fans. In fact, he’ll probably piss off a handful of atheists with his abrasive style. But it’s hard to disagree with what he says: Christians can’t “have a personal relationship with … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 24 Comments

You Won’t Like This ‘God Is a Myth’ Billboard

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Just because you’re an atheist doesn’t mean you’re rational. Good to know we have the Raelians to make that point for us with their new Las Vegas billboard: You almost want to agree with them… until you notice the UFO … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 35 Comments

Ask Richard: Call-Out: Atheist Needs a Forum Specifically for Ex-Catholics

Posted on March 3, 2011 by richard wade

Hi Richard; I recently decided that it was okay to share with people that I’m just not that into church. I was raised Irish Catholic and it’s going to take a few more years of therapy to undo all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 38 Comments

Christians Are An Inclusive Bunch!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

… as long as you think and speak and act and believe exactly as they do. Thank you, homogeneous white men. It’s a cartoon, but that’s really the attitude you see from a lot of church leaders. The rebels who … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 24 Comments

Gay Students at a Christian University Tell Their Stories

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas is a Christian school (associated with the Churches of Christ). It’s the type of school where students have to attend chapel and abide by a curfew. Sex outside marriage is forbidden. So is pornography. But, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 72 Comments