Monthly Archives: March 2011

Atheist Group Awards ‘Person of the Year’ to… a Christian Pastor?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Guest Contributor

They’re sincere about it, too. The Western Colorado Atheists and Freethinkers gave their “Person of the Year” award to Rev. Mike Burr: The Atheists and Freethinkers group presented Burr with the Person of the Year award at their monthly meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 23 Comments

There’s a Controversy Over *What*?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The controversy over Christian pastor Rob Bell‘s new book is still going on now that his book has finally been published — I’m sure his publishers are thrilled — but it’s a debate that will have no winners because both … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 32 Comments

God Hates Japan

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There’s a website with that name… but I promise you’ll actually like this one (via Skeptic Money)

Posted in General | 22 Comments

Why is Religion So ‘Untouchable’?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you’ve been an atheist for a while, you’re well aware that religion is treated by most people with kid gloves. There are relatively few places to find outspoken atheists or critics of religion — the blogosphere is an exception. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 44 Comments

To Hell with Pi Day

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Tau Day is *much* cooler: (via Vi Hart)

Posted in Education, General | 31 Comments

A Quick Stop to Creationism in the Classroom

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After activist Rob Sherman heard that a science teacher at Libertyville High School in Illinois was teaching Creationism — you can see the teacher’s handouts here (PDF) — all he had to do was speak up at a school board … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Science | 49 Comments

North Carolina State Representative Dismisses Church/State Separation

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After military officials at Fort Bragg cut off the resources for Rock Beyond Belief, many people have been complaining to their local politicians. That includes George G. Cleveland, a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He’s also chair … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 27 Comments

God’s Goodness Gave Us This Video

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I don’t know why this video is appearing everywhere, but it is: Is it a Poe? I don’t even care to find out. (***Update***: The commenters all say this is indeed a Poe.) Even if it were true, one young, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 27 Comments

Ask Richard: Young Atheist Feels Trapped in Religion

Posted on March 14, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Richard I recently came out to my mam as an athiest. You see im 15 and at first my mam brushed off my ideas as “teenage hormones”, but when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 23 Comments

The Religious Antagonist Goes Mormon

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

My old nickname for Mike Lee, the religiousantagonist, was “Dammit Mike.” My new one is “The Johnny Knoxville of atheism.” That’ll make more sense after you see this video, featuring the aftermath of his “conversion” to Mormonism. There’s the part … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 32 Comments