Monthly Archives: May 2011

Atheist Billboards Go Up in California

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor

California’s getting a number of atheist billboards this month! The Orange County Coalition of Reason is putting up the traditional “Don’t believe in God? You’re not alone” billboard: Just in time, too, since they’re hosting the Orange County Freethought Alliance … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 33 Comments

Atheist Bus Ads ‘Disappear’ in Kelowna, British Columbia

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It was less than a month ago that a couple atheist bus ads went up in Kelowna, British Columbia: All of a sudden, with two weeks left to go on their contract, the two ads have just “disappeared”… Executive Director … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 26 Comments

Welcome, JT!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

My friend JT Eberhard has finally entered into the non-Xanga blogosphere! No doubt he’ll be a welcome atheist voice in the future. Be sure to bookmark his page!

Posted in General | 2 Comments

An Easy Way to Explain Evolution

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This has been around for a while, but I only saw it recently for the first time. It’s a simple and creative explanation of how evolution works (click to enlarge): (via Reddit)

Posted in General, Science | 28 Comments

Give Blood on the Day of Reason

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

While certain Christians are praying the day away on Thursday during the National Day of Prayer, you can get off your knees and do something actually useful: Donate blood. The NYC Atheists are meeting at the New York Blood Bank … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 25 Comments

What’s Wrong With the Canadian Census?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The 2011 Canadian census is taking place this week — one out of three Canadians will receive the long-form version of the survey while the rest will simply be asked for a headcount. Normally, this would be a wonderful way … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 47 Comments

Is This Christian Author Really a Former Atheist?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you’re trying to make a name for yourself in the Christian world, one way to gain instant credibility is to claim that you used to be an atheist. Lee Strobel and Kirk Cameron have both said as much — … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 85 Comments

Google Chrome’s ‘It Gets Better’ Ad

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A beautiful commercial aired during Glee tonight, featuring Dan Savage and the “It Gets Better” project: Honest question: Has any major church submitted a video for this campaign? I’m assuming no — the last thing the Christian church wants to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Pop Culture | 27 Comments

A Sequel to Draw Muhammad Day

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last year, it was important as ever to draw an image of Muhammad. Those who had suggested doing it were being threatened. College students who actually drew Muhammad were accused of committing hate crimes. All of it for drawing a … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 53 Comments

North Carolina Atheists to Celebrate Day of Reason at State Capitol

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Triangle Freethought Society has big plans for the National Day of Reason on Thursday, May 5th. In response to the National Day of Prayer, the atheists will be on the grounds of the North Carolina Capitol Building in Raleigh … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 8 Comments