Monthly Archives: May 2011

Bill Maher on Hypocritical Christians

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last night on Real Time, Bill Maher explained the hypocrisy of many Evangelical Christians: … If you’re a Christian who supports killing your enemies and torture, you have to come up with a new name for yourself. The bit begins … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 19 Comments

High School Student Puts a Stop to Graduation Prayer Vote

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

About a year ago, Eric Workman was graduating from Indiana’s Greenwood High School. The school had allowed students to vote on whether or not to pray at graduation. Eric contacted the Freedom From Religion Foundation and they put a stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 18 Comments

After Hockey Player Supports Marriage Equality, An Agent Responds with Bigotry

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I love those stories where sports and religion collide. I’m not used to seeing it in hockey, though. in case you haven’t heard, the New York Rangers’ trash-talking player Sean Avery recently issued a public service announcement in favor of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 30 Comments

Countdown to Backpedaling

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The people behind the Ask An Atheist show have a nice little “countdown to the Rapture” at a website called WeCantKnow.com: The site’s URL is a response to Family Radio’s WeCanKnow.com. Ask An Atheist also has an awesome party planned … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 37 Comments

Stop Redefining Gravity!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It takes a special kind of conservative Christian to try and use science to justify their beliefs when they’ve done so much to ruin science education… but that’s what Focus on the Family’s CitizenLink is doing in the video below. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Science | 53 Comments

Does the Upcoming Rapture Day Actually Hurt Anyone?

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Yes it does. We already know the fact that Jesus ain’t coming back will take an emotional toll on all those gullible Christians who believe this “May 21st is Judgment Day” nonsense. But it’s also taking a financial toll on … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 22 Comments

Rapture Relief for Camp Quest

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Seattle Atheists are capitalizing on Judgment Day on May 21st by holding a Rapture Relief program! All proceeds will benefit Camp Quest: (I’m with Jen — what a kickass logo.) So what exactly is “Rapture Relief“? On the off … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Quest, General | 6 Comments

High School Atheists Don’t Want to Stay Silent Any Longer

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When I was in high school, it took me a while to come out as an atheist to even my closest friends. That got easier over time, but I wasn’t about to announce it to the world at that age. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Student Alliance | 10 Comments

Missouri Republican Sponsors Bill That Will Change Nothing

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Things you can already do in the state of Missouri: Privately read a Bible in school Privately pray before a City Council meeting Privately pray in public spaces Things a newly proposed Constitutional Amendment (sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike McGhee … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 24 Comments

The Treatment of a Gay Student at Messiah College

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

You have to feel bad for a college student who goes through this: In October, his wallet, student ID and room key were stolen. Then, he said, he received a death threat on Facebook. A few weeks ago, he found … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 20 Comments