Monthly Archives: April 2011

Where Are the Atheists of Color?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I know Greta Christina put this out a little while ago, but I wanted to promote it here: A gigantic list of atheists of color. If you’re helping to organize an atheist conference, and you want your conference to be … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 7 Comments

A Surprise at Catholic School

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Joe Zamecki has been an atheist activist for years… which is why it makes perfect sense that he attended Catholic school for eight years. He’s written a book about his time there called Leaving the Quiet Room. It hasn’t yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Education, General | 58 Comments

Hello, I’m a Hyphenated-American

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Remember Dee Wampler, the Christian lawyer who is on a quest to have the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST” posted in every City Hall in the state of Missouri? Now, we know why he’s doing it: “Especially with all the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 28 Comments

A Former Pastor No Longer Wrestles with the Issue of Homosexuality

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward, who is known on this site for his thought-provoking nakedpastor cartoons, has a serious post up on his site that deserves a read. He used to be a church pastor who was welcoming to gay people. But that … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 28 Comments

A Pastor Tells Women How to Dress Modestly

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Pastor C.J. Mahaney released a book called Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World in 2008. I’m hearing about it now because the video below features audio excerpts of a sermon he delivered on modesty: Some choice quotations: … … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 220 Comments

An Atheist Applying for a Job…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

One of the downsides to being a student activist is that your activism might come back to haunt you when you’re looking for a job post-college. Reader Alyssa is concerned because she’s an atheist who wants to become a teacher … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General | 53 Comments

A Couple Regional Events

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There are a number of local events worth checking out if you’re in the area! SURE, the Secular Student Alliance affiliate at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is bringing Michael Shermer to their campus! What: The Science of Good … Continue reading →

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High School Atheist Files Lawsuit Against God-Banner-Loving City

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Remember that religious banner up in Rhode Island’s Cranston High School West? Our Heavenly Father. Grant us each day the desire to do our best. To grow mentally and morally as well as physically. To be kind and helpful to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 45 Comments

Is Religion Primarily to Blame for This?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s always easy to blame religion for a lot of the conflicts you see in the world, but how often is that really the case? Jerry Coyne is compiling a list of evils in which religion is to blame. Sounds … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 56 Comments

More Resources for National Ask An Atheist Day

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

To any campus groups planning to participate in National Ask An Atheist Day on Wednesday, April 13th, the students at the Illini Secular Student Alliance (at the University of Illinois) have a couple additional resources you can use: There’s this … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 3 Comments