Monthly Archives: June 2011

Can Childless Atheists Get Married?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Your Atheist Muse has a simple question for any Christian opposing gay marriage because it goes against what their God wants for us: I’m an Atheist, my husband is an Atheist, and we decided not to have children. Therefore, by … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 51 Comments

Sam Harris Answers Your Questions

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith, recently did an Ask Me Anything on Reddit. He responded to the highest-rated questions in the video below: I haven’t seen it yet, but if there are any sections we should look … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 9 Comments

Atheist Billboard in Columbus Gets Relocated

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I posted earlier about how Dylan Galos‘ billboard was taken down because it had been placed on church property: The billboard has now been relocated. The billboard… has been relocated to East Main St., west of Alum Creek Dr., facing … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 5 Comments

We’re Number One!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

According to a new Pew survey of Evangelical Christian leaders, the biggest threat to Evangelical Christianity is… us! Should I break out the party hats? Funny, though. I would’ve said the biggest threat to Evangelical Christianity is their stubbornness when … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 36 Comments

Help Save the Secular Students!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

They need your support… won’t you consider helping just one child today? If you’d like to make a difference, you can become a Secular Student Alliance member here (or donate directly here). Your generosity will help children like PZ Myers … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 8 Comments

Clearing Up the Confusion Behind the Columbus Church That Took Down an Atheist Billboard

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Meredith Heagney at The Columbus Dispatch has a few extra tidbits regarding how the Christ Cathedral Church removed the following harmless billboard from its property because it featured an atheist: First, we have the reaction from church leaders: The Rev. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 37 Comments

They’re Fully Cooked

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Reader Christine gets emails from an online coupon program and she discovered an interesting item among her deals: Damn. Babies are only $7.99? They must be in season.

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 21 Comments

The Religious Right’s Plan Backfires Again

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Sometimes the Christian Right wins a battle… only to have it backfire on them. For example, they were the ones who pushed to have Christian clubs in public high schools, and that’s the main reason Secular Student Alliance groups are … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 45 Comments

New York Town Clerk: If Gays Can Marry, I Can’t Do My Job

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It hasn’t even been a week since gay marriage was legalized in New York, but already you have people of faith complaining that they won’t be able to do their jobs: Barbara MacEwen, the town clerk in upstate Volney who … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 87 Comments

At Least We’re Not Like the Baptists…

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I know we have sexism problems in our own movements — women aren’t always treated with respect and I’ve been to conferences that feature a dearth of female speakers. But because of people speaking out against this kind of thing, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 40 Comments