Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Internet Is His Religion

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Jim Gilliam gave one hell of an inspiring speech at the recent Personal Democracy Forum. He talks about growing up as a fundamentalist Christian, attending Liberty University, getting cancer, losing his faith, and then finding a new (much more powerful) … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 5 Comments

The Black Atheists of Atlanta… and Homophobia

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Did anyone else know there’s a public access show in Georgia called “Black Atheists of Atlanta”? Sounds freaking awesome, right? We always talk about the need for atheists to come out of the closet partly because it makes it easier … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 111 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Asked to Include Religion When Performing a Wedding Ceremony

Posted on June 9, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Richard, I am an open and outgoing atheist. Years ago, as a joke, I got an online ordainment just to be able to tell people I can perform weddings. — … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 34 Comments

What Happens at a Christian Home-Schooling Convention?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When I heard that the Illinois Christian Home Educators‘ annual convention was coming to town, I knew I wanted a first-hand account of what happens there — partly because I’m not Christian, and partly because I teach at a public … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Infiltration | 131 Comments

Centre For Inquiry Sneaks Into Peter Popoff ‘Faith-Healing’ Event and Gets Damning Footage

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Con artist and “faith healer” Peter Popoff has been debunked by James Randi before: Popoff is one of those guys who disappears for a little while after an incident like that — when he’s called out on his bullshit — … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 20 Comments

Kate’s Back and She’s Getting Better

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last year, Kate Holden of Cuddly Atheism had a stroke. That’s a scary thing to happen to anyone, but perhaps even more so for Kate because she’s only 30. She just updated her blog with a message indicating she’s back … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 4 Comments

Can We Get a Flying Spaghetti Monster Billboard?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A lot of atheist groups have done it. Religious groups do it all the time. Why not the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster? Prophet Bobby Henderson is considering putting up a billboard of the FSM! He’s taking submissions right … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Humor | 35 Comments

We’re Still Unelectable…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A new survey conducted by Pew Research for the People & the Press indicates that 61% of Americans would be less likely to vote for a candidate if that person didn’t believe in a god. Goddammit… Among these options, anyway, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 47 Comments

Tell Me Again Why There Are No Humanist Chaplains in the Military?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Guest Contributor

According to Stars and Stripes, Pratima Dharm has just been named “the first Hindu chaplain to serve the Department of Defense.” She’s trained to help everyone, of course, but she knows the Hindu traditions better than anyone else out there … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 34 Comments

I’m Visiting Grand Rapids Tomorrow!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This is just a reminder that I’ll be giving a talk in Grand Rapids tomorrow night! 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments