Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Christianity Epidemic in the Van Buren School District

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If I were a parent in the Van Buren School District in Arkansas, I’d be worried about the education my kids were getting. Certain faculty members and administrators alike don’t know how to keep their religion to themselves when they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 32 Comments

Guess Who’s Coming to ReasonFest?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Next Friday and Saturday, the Society of Open-Minded Atheists & Agnostics at the University of Kansas will be hosting ReasonFest. Speakers include Annie Laurie Gaylor, Dan Barker, Darrel Ray, and James Underdown. Not a bad lineup for a student-run event! … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 11 Comments

Improving Diversity in the Atheist Movement

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Guest Contributor

During the recent American Humanist Association conference in Boston, the Secular Student Alliance held a “Leadership Track” for students. One of the talks was on “Diversity in the Atheist Movement” and it featured Jen McCreight, Debbie Goddard, and Greta Christina … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 11 Comments

Ask Richard: My Younger Brother is Planning to Attend Bible College.

Posted on May 2, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. One of my little brothers is graduating high school this year and has been trying to figure out which school to attend. I’ve been trying to persuade him to leave … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Education, General, Richard Wade | 21 Comments

The Challenges of Starting a High School Atheist Group

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Guest Contributor

JT Eberhard is a Campus Organizer and High School Specialist for the Secular Student Alliance. He recently gave a talk at the American Humanist Association conference about the unique challenges facing high school atheists. It’s an incredible talk — JT’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Secular Student Alliance | 13 Comments

Operation Crush PZ: Round 2

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Ok, ok, so PZ won round one of the Camp Quest fundraiser. He raised $5,000 via his site faster than all us other bloggers combined. But the joke’s on him. The contest isn’t over yet! The *ahem* REVISED contest is: … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Camp Quest, General | 8 Comments

Good News in Spain: Non-Believers Double Practicing Catholics

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Hey, Americans, we need to catch up with Spain! Their demographics are looking better and better for non-religious people. The Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports what people ages 15-29 said when they were surveyed about their religious preferences (forgive the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 18 Comments

Atheists Are Better than the Stereotypes Would Have You Believe

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Researcher Gregory Paul and professor Phil Zuckerman state what we all know is true in the Washington Post: … there is still a group that lots of Americans just don’t like much: atheists. Those who don’t believe in God are … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 26 Comments

Atheists Can Now Perform Wedding Ceremonies… in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you’re getting married in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, it’s now legal to have an atheist conduct the ceremony! I know we have Humanist Celebrants who can do this already, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation has been approved as “the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 34 Comments

When Your Computer Stops Working…

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Wednesday night, my computer stopped booting up. Scared the hell out of me. (Well, I supposed it scared the hell in me first.) It went back to the Apple store on Thursday morning, and I just got it back last … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 41 Comments