Monthly Archives: May 2011

There’s No Decorum and Dignity Left

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

While you were busy not getting Raptured, Reverend Bradlee Dean was invited to give the opening prayer for the Minnesota House of Representatives on Friday. It gets interesting at the 2:41 mark: I know this is a non-denominational prayer in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 28 Comments

Jesus Didn’t Come… and He’s Never Going To

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It doesn’t matter how big your signs are or how certain you are that your faith is correct. The Rapture didn’t happen yesterday. It’s not going to happen in your lifetime. It’s never going to happen, period. You’re better off … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 8 Comments

How the Rapture Could Have Gone…

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

… well, according to The Oatmeal, anyway: That’s only part 1. The rest is here

Posted in General, Humor | 4 Comments

The Rapture Didn’t Happen… Now What?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Now that we know the Rapture didn’t happen, what’s the right response? Perhaps everyone who donated money to Family Radio (Harold Camping’s $120,000,000 organization) because of the “impending Rapture” can sue. … if you donated money to Harold Camping to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 43 Comments

Dave Silverman Calls Out Harold Camping

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In an article for CNN, American Atheists’ Dave Silverman has a fantastic takedown of Harold Camping, the man who began the whole “Rapture Day” hysteria. I am not sure if Camping is a liar, but I think so. He realized … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 12 Comments

What Happened at Damon Fowler’s Graduation?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you need background on the story, go here. Damon Fowler had his graduation last night. The program listed a “Moment of Silence” as part of the festivities, but this is what actually happened: You can tell from the audience … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 104 Comments

A Revised List of the Ten Commandments… from the Late 1800s

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Adding to the collection of Watson Heston cartoons from the late 1800s, we have this: “A Modern Rendition of an Ancient Document” (click to enlarge) I love 6, 7, and 10!

Posted in General, Humor | 14 Comments

What You Hear In Church

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Guest Contributor

David Hayward isn’t exactly sure who the singer in his own cartoon represents. Is it the pastor? The people who sing horrendous worship songs? The church as a whole…? I’ll assume it’s all of the above. What I like about … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 8 Comments

You All Amaze Me…

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I made a post about Damon Fowler last night and set up a ChipIn widget where you can contribute toward a scholarship for him — just one way to show how much we appreciate him standing up for church/state separation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 55 Comments

Draw Muhammad Day 2: A Compilation

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When people hear about Everybody Draw Muhammad Day, they want to know: Why do it? Why be jerks about it? Why are you all intolerant of Islam? Why be dicks when you can be friendly? And my response really hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 72 Comments