Monthly Archives: April 2011

Upcoming Talks

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’m giving a few different talks over the next month! If you’re in Southern California or Kansas, here’s hoping you can check these out one of these:) When: Sunday, April 24th at 11:00a. Where: Center For Inquiry West, Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Mom Believes She Communes with Ghosts

Posted on April 11, 2011 by richard wade

Hi Richard, I really enjoy your posts and I think you are doing a wonderful job. There’s something that I’ve been struggling with and would really appreciate your advice. My mom claims that she can feel the spirits of people … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 8 Comments

Atlanta Atheists Are Now Meeting in a Former Church

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I don’t know how many places the Atlanta Freethought Society considered when they were looking for their new headquarters, but they eventually settled on the former Collins Springs Primitive Baptist Church (That’s really its name. The jokes just write themselves…) … Continue reading →

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The Animated Version of Tim Minchin’s ‘Storm’

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In case you’re one of the three people on the Internet (hi, mom!) who hasn’t heard Tim Minchin‘s wonderful poem “Storm,” there’s now an animated version of it! You can read the lyrics here. And Mad Art Lab has an … Continue reading →

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Handling Children Who Are Not Atheists

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you’re an atheist parent, how do you raise your children? With no religion? With exposure to religion? Would you be ok with it if they gravitated toward religion early in life? We’ve already seen books that discuss questions like … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, Books, Contests, General | 90 Comments

Are Christians Allowed to Apologize for Other Christians?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When the Washington Post On Faith column asked whether Christians should apologize for the Koran-burning of Pastor Terry Jones, a lot of you vehemently opposed that very idea. Here are some of the comments made on this site: … I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 75 Comments

A Summary of the Rock Beyond Belief Controversy

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you’re new to this site or unaware of the “Rock Beyond Belief” controversy, this new video should give you a quick summary: On a side note, the Healthy Humanist will be interviewing Sgt. Justin Griffith sometime in the next … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 4 Comments

It Must Be Worse in the Deep South…

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Maggie Flynn reminds atheists about the perils of dating in a conservative city like Nashville: The wine arrived. As if to demonstrate how moderation worked, Matthew poured me half a glass, which I definitely saw as half-empty. “Are you religious?” … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 95 Comments

It’s Pastor Paula’s Birthday Soon…

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Just so you all can put it on your calendar, Pastor Paula White‘s birthday is on April 21st and her church knows exactly what she wants… We will be celebrating Pastor Paula’s birthday on Thursday, April 21st! Please make sure … Continue reading →

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Can’t Have a Christian Woman Talking to the Kids

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In Denver, Pastor Kathy Escobar was invited to speak at a local high school’s baccalaureate service (basically, an optional, religious graduation ceremony). ***Update***: As a few readers note, I should explain these ceremonies a bit more. I’ll just quote Drew … Continue reading →

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