Monthly Archives: April 2011

Atheists Billboards Go Up in Orlando!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A new set of atheist billboards reading “Don’t believe in God? You are not alone” are going up in Florida thanks to the Orlando Coalition of Reason: Reaching out to the like minded isn’t the only goal of the effort: … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 12 Comments

An Excerpt from Open All the Way: Confessions From My Open Marriage

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

“Sexie” Sadie Smythe has been writing stories about her open marriage for a couple years now on her website (NSFW). She’s also been telling them at BedPost Confessions, an event she hosts and organizes in Austin, TX. She’s honest, reflective, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 132 Comments

Virginia Tech Student Stabs Himself to Prove God Exists

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Despite all the amazing things to happen on Ask An Atheist Day today, this was one of the low points… and a scary one at that: Virginia Tech Police were called to the Drillfield Wednesday afternoon following a report of … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Student Alliance | 69 Comments

Christian and Atheist Politicians Debate ‘In God We Trust’ Sign in Missouri

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Christianist Dee Wampler has been on a quest to have the phrase “In God We Trust” branded in every city in the state of Missouri. He believes this shouldn’t be a big deal since it’s our national motto. Wampler doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 25 Comments

Be More Ethical

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last week, I visited Baltimore to speak to the UMBC Secular Student Alliance. Members of some of the local groups were there and the people from the Baltimore Ethical Society were kind enough to give me a t-shirt before I … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 2 Comments

Open Thread

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’m a bit swamped with life/work today, so consider this an open thread! Regular blogging will commence soon. We’ll make it a happy one Tell us about the happiest time of your life! (Excluding weddings, birth of children, what you … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 53 Comments

How Religion Works

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a helpful, humorous primer on religion, courtesy of MisterSharp: There’s a lot more sarcasm where that came from, too (Thanks to Lisa for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 13 Comments

I Know That Song…

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Guest Contributor

They sing it every week at church: From my experience, that’s pretty accurate. Just for the hell of it, I searched for a website with popular Christian song lyrics. I found a list of lyrics. The first one I clicked … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 24 Comments

The Quick History of the Universe

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If the Christianists in Tennessee get to teach Creationism in public schools, then it’s only fair that all churches should be required to play this fantastic TED Talk. In it, David Christian presents “a complete history of the universe”: It … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Science | 15 Comments

You’re All Going to Hell

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When a hellfire-obsessed preacher comes to your area, don’t miss the photo op! Jesus totally hated the sports nuts. (via Joe. My. God.)

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor | 36 Comments