Monthly Archives: April 2011

Why Am I So Excited To Hear the Truth?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I was reading (newly-named Pulitzer Prize winner) Siddhartha Mukherjee‘s excellent article about whether or not cell phones cause cancer in the New York Times and one passage caught my eye… To give you some background, Mukherjee is talking about how … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 16 Comments

I’ll Take Mine Without Frosting

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This video was ruined for me after I read the title. How dare they tease atheists like that… (Thanks to all 3298423 of you for sending me the link!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 25 Comments

Why Should We Burn the Koran?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Thunderf00t explains why we need to stand up against the Islamic mentality that says burning a Koran is not just offensive, it’s an act that justifies murder of the culprit. There’s nothing inherently wrong with criticizing Islam, or burning a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 51 Comments

American Atheists Puts Up Rapture Billboards

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Guest Contributor

First, there was the American Atheist billboard that read “You KNOW it’s a Myth”: Not long after that, AA put up a billboard that went after all religions in general. It read: “You KNOW they’re all SCAMS”: Now, AA’s latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 52 Comments

Jesus vs. The Easter Bunny

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The last time I posted one of religiousantagonist Mike Lee‘s videos, I called him “The Johnny Knoxville of atheism.” After watching his latest video, I stand by that. It looks like something right out of “Jackass.” I’ll admit: it made … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 31 Comments

Ask Richard: Former Muslim Atheist Ponders Coming Out to Her Best Friend

Posted on April 18, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Hi Richard, I come from a sort-of liberal Muslim background (liberal in the sense my mum doesn’t make us pray or makes me wear a headscarf). I’ve doubted religion ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 10 Comments

Brainwash ‘em While They’re Young

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Guest Contributor

John Piper, a Christian who gets respect for reasons I have yet to figure out, was recently asked whether children should be taught to pray before they really understand what Christianity is all about. It’s a fair question and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General | 29 Comments

The Kids Will Be Sondheimized

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you watched “Modern Family” this past Wednesday, you saw an episode in which Cam was (interim) directing a musical at Luke and Manny‘s school. At one point he says the line: This production was a joke until I introduced … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor, Pop Culture | 46 Comments

Reading the Bible Without Stopping

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It sounds like a wasted weekend to me, but members of the First Christian Reformed Churches in Sheboygan and Oostburg decided to read the entire Bible out loud, non-stop, until they were done. It took each church three days. In … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 30 Comments

Rep. Louie Gohmert Introduces ‘Ten Commandments Weekend’ Resolution

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Because he has nothing better to do, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) has introduced H. Res. 211: Expressing support for designation of the first weekend of May as Ten Commandments Weekend to recognize the significant contributions the Ten Commandments have made … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 23 Comments