Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Miracle Isn’t Going to Happen If You Just Sit There

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward, as usual, summarizes in a cartoon something atheists understand all too well: It brings to mind this old joke (I’m paraphrasing): After a horrible flood, the waters rose so high that one man was forced to climb onto … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 22 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Couple Invited to Christian Discussion Group

Posted on March 10, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Richard, My wife and I are atheists. Some of our close friends are non-denominational Christians, and are very involved in their church and have active spiritual lives. I’m writing because … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 22 Comments

Cranston High School West Votes to Keep Prayer Banner

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

***Update***: The Facebook link mentioned below has been fixed. … A couple of months ago, Cranston High School West in Rhode Island was making news because of a certain banner hanging in its auditorium: Our Heavenly Father. Grant us each … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 58 Comments

Babies Don’t Need Ashes

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

They’re not Catholic religious. They’re not even old enough to know what religion is. There’s no need to put ashes on them. That is all.

Posted in Babies, General | 30 Comments

Honesty in Advertising?

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

No one’s advocating vandalism against billboards, but this particular example on a Christian billboard in New York City puts things into perspective… The 50,000 number refers to “the estimated number of people who attended the last Prayer in the Square … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 29 Comments

Atheist Billboard Goes Up in Duluth, Minnesota

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Lake Superior Freethinkers in Duluth, Minnesota just put up an atheist billboard! The billboard, which costs $800 for one month, was sponsored by the United Coalition of Reason — as have all the other billboards with this particular image/slogan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 41 Comments

I Learned a New Word Today…

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Facepsalm. Definition: The act of face-palming while reading scripture. Origin: BionicDance Now… can you use it in a sentence?

Posted in General, Humor | 16 Comments

Supreme Court Rejects ‘In God We Trust’ Lawsuit

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Guest Contributor

For the second time, a lawsuit brought by Michael Newdow has made its way to the Supreme Court… only to be dismissed. Newdow famously tried to remove “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance in 2002, but the Supreme Court … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 74 Comments

Matching Offer for Skepticon 4

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Everyone loves a good matching offer and here’s another one that will benefit young skeptics! Polaris Financial Planning will give the organizers of Skepticon 4 $2,800 for the October event in Missouri… but only if they raise $2,800 in the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 2 Comments

Old Spice Carl Sagan

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The most amusing thing you’ll see all day — a mashup of Carl Sagan‘s Pale Blue Dot and the Old Spice commercial: (via @rebeccawatson)

Posted in General, Humor | 26 Comments