Monthly Archives: May 2011

Except for God…

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Using Christian logic, this must all make sense: (via Atheist Cartoons)

Posted in General | 7 Comments

South African Pastor Who Molested Women Arrested

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Remember that Christian pastor from The Incredible Happenings Ministry in South Africa? The one who used a “demon banishing” service as an excuse to molest and abuse young women? You’ll be happy to know Paseka Motsoeneng (a.k.a. “Mboro” or “Mbhoro”) … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 11 Comments

This Has Been Bothering Me All Week…

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Headline: CNN Poll: Majority in U.S. say bin Laden in hell Popular t-shirt: Several political cartoons: The front page of the New York Daily News: … Osama bin Laden is not in hell. Because hell doesn’t exist. Damn, it feels … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 35 Comments

New ‘Keep State and Church Separate’ Billboard Goes Up in Washington

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has put up a billboard in Wenatchee, Washington that seems perfect for this time of year: The billboard, “God & Government — A Dangerous Mix: Keep State & Church Separate,” was posted in time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General | 17 Comments

Atheist Billboard in Fresno Vandalized After Only Three Days

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Remember the billboard that was put up by the Central Valley Coalition of Reason (in Fresno, California)? It said: “Don’t believe in God? Join the club.” That billboard went up on Tuesday afternoon. It didn’t even last a week before … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 52 Comments

Parent Removes Children from School because Atheists Set Up Table During Lunch

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last month, students at Larkin High School in Elgin, IL took part in Ask An Atheist Day by setting up a couple tables in their cafeteria with permission from the principal. When I posted about the event a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Student Alliance | 44 Comments

A Few Reactions to the National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Here’s a misleading headline for you, courtesy of Christianity Today: They’re referring to the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s case against the National Day of Prayer — last month, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said that FFRF lacked standing … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 24 Comments

David Barton’s Revisionist History

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Barton, the Christian conman who’s revising history to have a far more Christian slant to it than it deserves — and influencing several state history curriculums in the process — was on The Daily Show last night. The extended … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 31 Comments

Gay Grammar Humor

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

She has two mommies, she knows her grammar, and she corrected her teacher. Coolest. Child. Ever. (via The New Yorker — cartoon by Willian Haefeli)

Posted in General | 14 Comments

Can We Overpower the Exclamation Marks?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There are people who ask tough questions, who (at least theoretically) are willing to change their mind if the evidence points the other way, who don’t pretend to know all the answers, who can see both sides of the debate … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 21 Comments