Monthly Archives: May 2011

Speaking in Grand Rapids, MI

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’ll be giving a talk in Grand Rapids soon and you’re all invited! Where: Women’s City Club, 254 E. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI When: Wednesday, June 8th, at 7:00p. Cost: $6.00 for general admission and free for Friends of … Continue reading →

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There Are No Christians in Foxholes

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This must be why the U.S. military is so slow to accept any Humanist chaplains…: Of course, like all good chaplains, the atheist ones would be able to “minister” to anybody. The only reason we’re not included in the ranks … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Military Atheists | 31 Comments

Louisiana Lawmakers Poised to Approve Ten Commandments Monument on Capitol Grounds

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

We already know Louisiana legislators want to substitute Christianity in place of science education, but that’s not the only way they’re making it abundantly clear that non-Christians should just pack their bags and get out of there. Now, a Ten … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 21 Comments

Pastor Wins Right to Say Jesus at Memorial Day Invocation

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Pastor Scott Rainey was invited to deliver a Memorial Day invocation at Houston National Cemetery. Cemetery director Arleen Ocasio told him: The tone of all messages must be inclusive of all beliefs, need to be general and its fundamental purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 18 Comments

Will Bastrop High School Stop Violating the Constitution?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Instead of taking on Bastrop High School in Louisiana separately, several organizations have banded together to send the Bastrop Independent School District a letter of disapproval (PDF). It’s a nice gesture, but it won’t ultimately make any difference. Notice how … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 19 Comments

Louisiana Votes to Screw Over Science Education

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

After everything 17-year-old Zack Kopplin did to get the wrongly-named “Louisiana Science Education Act” repealed, lawmakers sided against him. Temporarily, anyway. Currently, the law allows public school science teachers in the state to “supplement” state-approved textbooks with their own materials … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics, Science | 25 Comments

Skepticism and Entertainment in Chicago

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

For anyone in Chicago, here’s a local event you won’t want to miss. On Saturday night, Liz Gaston will be giving a talk about science and the media — how is science used by the entertainment industry? What are good … Continue reading →

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Rob Sherman Reacts to a Car Crash

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Rob Sherman, an atheist who’s always ready to file a lawsuit if there’s a church/state violation in Illinois and who loves to sing his own praises, was in a car crash over the weekend. His wife and daughter were in … Continue reading →

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Know Any Great Young Activists?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance is giving up to $500 (and an engraved plaque!) to students who win the Best Individual Activist Award this year. Better yet, there are up to six of those awards up for grabs — three at … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 10 Comments

Thanks, Jay Sekulow!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Secular Student Alliance surpassed 250 campus groups this past year: The high school groups are set to explode even more next year. Who can we thank for the surge in atheist groups? Richard Dawkins? SSA Campus Organizer Lyz Liddell? … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 6 Comments