Monthly Archives: June 2011

Let’s Have an Outdoor Meal

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s such a nice day outside for a picnic… It brings to mind this sign: Enjoying your summer so far?

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 10 Comments

FreeOK: The Oklahoma Freethought Convention

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

On Saturday, July 30th, atheists are gathering in Tulsa for the Oklahoma Freethought Convention (called FreeOK). Speakers currently include Matt Dillahunty, AronRa, and The Thinking Atheist. You can RSVP here — tickets are $10. Bring friends! When you’re in the … Continue reading →

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Hasa Diga Eebowai

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If you haven’t heard the song “Hasa Diga Eebowai” from The Book of Mormon musical yet, set aside a few minutes and take a listen. It’s exactly what you secretly wish people with miserable lives would say. Lyrics can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General, Humor | 22 Comments

Sign Up for Vancouver’s SkeptiCamp

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A number of SkeptiCamps have popped up over the past few years — it’s a day-long, community-organized event where people give short talks on whatever skeptically-related subject they’re passionate about. Kind of like a fast-paced version of TED Talks. One’s … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Taught Me More Than Jesus

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor

To those who say the Harry Potter books are somehow wicked… I think there’s a lot of truth to this postcard someone sent in to PostSecret: I’m sure there’s supposed to be a connection between God and Dumbledore in the … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 40 Comments

Atheists Protest Harrisburg Mayor’s ‘Prayer to Fix the Financial Crisis’

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Remember how Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Mayor Linda Thompson was planning “a three-day fast and prayer campaign to cure the city’s daunting money woes”? Well, members of the Pennsylvania Nonbelievers were joined by American Atheists president Dave Silverman on Friday during a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 14 Comments

The Tutor Teaches More Bible Verses

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Tutor is back and she’s teaching Bible verses from Leviticus, Timothy, and Revelation… to senior citizens (“they have so little time left… it’s like throwing a Hail Mary pass to get them into Heaven!”): (via HighpantsResistance)

Posted in General, Humor | 28 Comments

Should Gravity Be Taught in Public Schools?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Hmm… it turns out when you pretend like the Miss USA contestants were asked whether gravity should be taught in public schools (instead of evolution, which they were asked about), they sound equally idiotic: (Thanks to Jon for the link!) … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Science | 31 Comments

Keeping God Off of Georgia License Plates

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The state of Georgia is holding an online vote to decide its next license plate: The winning design will be displayed on millions of vehicles in Georgia and wherever Georgia vehicles travel nationwide. Wouldn’t you know it, a few of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 44 Comments

Are There Pre-Marital Counselors for Atheists?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Reader Chas was ordained online to perform weddings and he’s done a few of them to this point. But, in an email, he asked about another aspect of marriage that I didn’t have an answer to: Our local county offers … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 15 Comments