Monthly Archives: March 2011

A Couples Retreat… Minus Half the Couple

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

First Baptist Church made a video recapping a recent married couples’ retreat. They asked the couples to share their experiences and urge others to attend the retreat in the future. Nice video. But I just don’t get the feeling like … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Love | 67 Comments

I’m Coming to Baltimore

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be speaking at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County! The details: Where: LH2 – Meyerhoff Chemistry Building When: Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00p Cost: Free! Sponsors: UMBC Secular Student Alliance Secret word: Mambo. Hope … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 22 Comments

Vax Your Bracket

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you’re planning to fill out an NCAA tournament bracket this week, consider Vaxing Your Bracket! 1. Go to your PayPal account and send $10.00 to Vax.Charity@gmail.com. (Note: PayPal may charge you a fee of $0.56) 2. In the message … Continue reading →

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I Want to Take This Class

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Even though I love Math and Biology, none of my college classes were all that great. I just sort of came and went. My grades were fine, but I probably learned more from reading books on my own and having … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 30 Comments

Radical Muslim

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A user on Reddit described what he thinks of when he hears “Radical Muslim” (and “Extreme Fundamentalist”): Heh I’ve never thought of it that way… because I’m a math nerd and this is the first thing that pops up in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 19 Comments

She Threw a Pie in My Face

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In honor of Pi Day (on March 14th), the students at my high school voted on the math teacher they’d most like to throw a whipped cream “pie” at. We do this a little before Pi Day so the TV … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 39 Comments

Oregon House Removes ‘Faith-Healing’ Exemption from Law

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Good news out of Oregon: The loophole that gave religious parents a “Get Out of Jail Free” card when they killed their sick children by praying for them in lieu of taking them to a real doctor has been nixed. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 19 Comments

Catholic School Suspends Students For Being Pro-Choice

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Some students at publicly-funded-despite-being-Catholic St. Patrick High School in Ontario, Canada recently participated in the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. They wore red tape with the word “LIFE” written on it and “didn’t talk for the day to display their … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Education, General, Politics | 54 Comments

Don’t Be Right

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s not just the Religious Right that’s the problem. It’s the Right in general: (via Toothpaste for Dinner)

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 51 Comments

Ending Tax Loopholes for Millionaire Ministers

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Sean Faircloth of the Secular Coalition for America wants church leaders to be treated just like the rest of us: Right now, church leaders receive all sorts of special privileges because of current tax loopholes. To fix that problem, Sean … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 19 Comments