Monthly Archives: April 2011

Bible-Quoting Billboards for the Atheist Crowd

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

These billboards weren’t put up by atheists. In fact, they don’t even exist. But I wish they did… (Thanks to Dylan for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 60 Comments

Speaking in Los Angeles Tomorrow

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Just a reminder for anyone in the area that I’ll be speaking in Los Angeles on Sunday morning at 11:00a! Where: Center For Inquiry West, Los Angeles, CA Group: Atheists United Cost: Free for all guests! ($5 suggested donation for … Continue reading →

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Help Send Women to The Amazing Meeting 9

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Surly Amy is on a mission to send as many women as she can to The Amazing Meeting 9 in Las Vegas this summer. How can you help? Buy a limited edition TAM9 surlyramic. Donate directly to the cause by … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 17 Comments

Religious Woman Sues Kansas for Trying To Save Her Life

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Mary Stinemetz is dying of liver disease. There is a way she could live: Doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital could perform a liver transplant. Medicaid will even foot the bill. But Stinemetz doesn’t want that… because she’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 57 Comments

Save It All

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In honor of Earth Day, melodysheep has auto-tuned George Carlin and it sounds lovely: Edit: As commenters point out, Carlin was being sarcastic in his act when he said all this. I still think the video sounds good.

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture | 8 Comments

Rock Beyond Belief Application Resubmitted

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After getting rejected by officials at Fort Bragg at the last minute, Sergeant Justin Griffith has resubmitted the application for Rock Beyond Belief. If it goes through, it will take place in the fall. The first attempt was not successful, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 3 Comments

Bill Maher on the Terry Jones Koran-Burning Incident

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When Pastor Terry Jones burned a Koran and the ensuing violence was blamed on him, I wrote this at the Washington Post On Faith blog: As despicable as he may be, Jones didn’t do anything wrong — he certainly didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 37 Comments

Cosmo Jarvis’ Atheist Anthem: ‘Sure As Hell Not Jesus’

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Cosmo Jarvis, the artist behind the popular song/video “Gay Pirates,” has just released the video for his new song “Sure As Hell Not Jesus” — it’s catchy and has a great message: The video… is about sexual abuse scandals that … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 8 Comments

The Reason Rally is a Year Away…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’m so glad this is finally public news. David Silverman, president of American Atheists, announced it at the group’s Convention in Des Moines this morning. For over a year now, a group of atheists representing many different national organizations have … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 24 Comments

Kristin Chenoweth Responds to Ricky Gervais

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Actress (and Christian) Kristin Chenoweth, in a response to Ricky Gervais‘s article on Easter, says she understands where atheists are coming from: Believe me, when I hear myself talk about Jesus Christ being “risen from the dead,” I can almost … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 46 Comments