Monthly Archives: April 2011

Ask Richard: My Friend’s Religiosity Is Becoming More Strange

Posted on April 28, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I’ve been an atheist since the 7th grade, and now I’m a junior in college. I’ve never been that great at making friends, and my one really close … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 20 Comments

The New Atheism of 1903

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Between 1884 and 1910, Charles Chilton Moore created a freethought newspaper called “The Blue-grass Blade.” A mildly progressive paper in the beginning, the Blade quickly evolved into an outright freethinking pulpit with a strong emphasis on the separation of church … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 32 Comments

Christian Beach Towel

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s amazing they don’t actually make these. You could proselytize without even getting up! From the book This Is a Book by Demetri Martin. Copyright © 2011 by Demetri Martin. Reprinted by permission of Grand Central Publishing. All rights reserved.

Posted in General, Humor | 19 Comments

Northern Iowa Atheists Hold Service Week in Response to Prayer Week

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There are several atheists groups that hold a “National Day of Reason” or a “National Day of Service” in response to the “National Day of Prayer.” The point being: Sitting around praying accomplishes nothing. Standing up and helping other people … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Secular Student Alliance | 12 Comments

Why Does Clovis High School Want to Ban After School Clubs?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Let’s say you’re a high school administrator who wants to make sure a Gay Straight Alliance group can’t form. (How *dare* those students act like homosexuality is acceptable?!) At a public school, it’s illegal to ban that one group alone. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 27 Comments

Getting a Military Chaplain for Atheists

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The New York Times has a great article on the front page of Tuesday’s paper about how atheist groups are trying to get a non-theist into the chaplain corps: Joining the chaplain corps is part of a broader campaign by … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 24 Comments

Make Your Own Atheist Billboard!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A lot of readers have loved the recent atheist billboards from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. This is just one example of the ones currently up in Raleigh, North Carolina: Now, the FFRf is giving you a chance to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General | 29 Comments

Secular Spring Spheres

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Via trevorfiasco on Reddit comes these fantastic atheist-themed Easter eggs: The Christopher Hitchens egg looks a little *too* perfect… (via Illini Secular Student Alliance)

Posted in General, Humor | 13 Comments

Reporters Witness a Christian Pastor Molesting Women at Demon-Banishing Service

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Religion can give you license to do some awful things but this is just despicable. The Incredible Happenings Ministry in South Africa recently held a “demon banishing” service. It appears that it was really just an excuse to molest and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 63 Comments

Florida Mayor Blames Atheists for World’s Problems

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There’s never a bad time for politicians to say, “To hell with separation of church and state; I wanna rally my Christian base!” That’s why Texas Governor Rick Perry called for people to pray for rain last week. In Florida, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 39 Comments