Monthly Archives: May 2011

Ask Richard: Atheist is the Scapegoat in the Family

Posted on May 16, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I came out as an atheist to my family eleven years ago (when I was seventeen). My family is Reform Jewish, and though I have relatives who had … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 26 Comments

A Fun Response to Rapture Day

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Guest Contributor

As May 21st approaches, reader Amanda has a fantastic idea: Everyone gather up a full set of clothes, including shoes. Place them in a public area on May 21st, as if someone was raptured. Underneath, place a note which says: … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 23 Comments

Singing About the “Disco Institute”

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Musician Andrew Fox has a fantastic new song out called “Disco Institute” — Can you guess the inspiration…? It’s catchy, awesome, and the only party song I’ve ever heard that mocks intelligent Design and the people who perpetuate bad science. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture, Science | 1 Comment

Dead End

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Reader Alex sent me this beautifully ironic photo that he saw on a street leading up to a cemetery:

Posted in General, Humor | 2 Comments

West Coast Rapture Party

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

For anyone near Oakland, California, there’s a Rapture Party taking place May 21-22! The schedule is here (PDF) and there are a lot of fantastic speakers lined up. Plus, there’s this billboard advertising it. How could you not go?! (Thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 14 Comments

Do They Ever Grow Up…?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

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Posted in General, Humor | 9 Comments

Shirts for the Rapture

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Reader Sebastian created a lot of awesome t-shirt designs that atheists might like to wear during the Impending Rapture: A few more designs can be found here!

Posted in General, Humor | 14 Comments

The Results of an Atheist Sex Survey

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

What happens when 10,000 non-religious people take a survey about their sex lives — including people who were raised in one religion but later left it? Well, you get a treasure trove of data that’s never been analyzed before. Dr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General, Love | 46 Comments

The Problem with the Scientology Curriculum? It’s Not Christian Enough

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The other day, I mentioned how Illinois was considering adopting Scientology’s “Good Choices Program” into public schools. Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, was advocating for the program developed by her non-profit group Happy House. Illinois hasn’t accepted or … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 8 Comments

Atheists in The Office

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In case you missed The Office this week, Dwight is the interim regional manager. One of the things he does with his power trip is make all the employees say the Pledge of Allegiance. The camera then pans in on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture | 21 Comments