Monthly Archives: June 2011

Kansas Could Become the First State Without an Abortion Clinic

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When a state government is run mostly by theists who know how to set aside their silly religious beliefs for the good of society, you get progress… as we saw in New York last night. When a state government is … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General, Politics | 23 Comments

The Religious Exemption to the New York Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

As I write this, the New York state Senate is about to vote just voted to make same-sex marriage legal 33-29. (Hallelujah!) To ensure the passage of the bill, though, a “religious exemption” amendment had to be passed first. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 96 Comments

Grief Beyond Belief

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

For atheists who need some support after experienced the death of a loved one, there’s a new Facebook group that could offer some help: Grief Beyond Belief. Grief Beyond Belief provides a safe space for atheists and other non-religious people … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, General | 7 Comments

‘Faith-Healing’ Parents of Alayna May Wyland Sentenced to Prison

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The parents of Alayna May Wyland had a sentencing hearing this morning in Oregon City. In case you don’t remember, Rebecca and Timothy Wyland are the people who, when their daughter had an “abnormal growth of blood vessels that covered … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 18 Comments

16% of White Evangelical Christians Oppose Interracial Marriage

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

44 years after Loving v. Virginia ended interracial marriages bans across the country, there are still people who think marrying someone of a different race is a bad idea. And you’ll *never* guess which group is most against it: Christianity … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General, Love | 15 Comments

Public Schools in Manitoba Are Wasting Time with Prayer

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Even in Manitoba, Canada, public schools are expected to be secular. (Though, for some reason, if 75% of parents sign a petition to have religious exercises in school, they can have them.) The department of education has guidelines that schools … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 13 Comments

Holland, Michigan: Gays Won’t Have Equal Rights Here

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last year in Holland, Michigan, a pastor suggested that the city council add sexual orientation and gender identification to the non-discrimination policy. Last week, the City Council shot down the proposal on a 5-4 vote. And now, conservative groups are … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 9 Comments

Atheist Acts of Altruism

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Reader Amélie stopped by a McDonald’s recently. When she drove up to pay, the cashier told to put her money back. The person in front of her had paid for her meal… and passed along this card: Since Amélie is … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 53 Comments

Why Should You See The Ledge? A Guest Post by Matthew Chapman

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

What would a movie look like if it was directed by an atheist? If it had characters who were atheists? If it included conversations we’ve had with religious people? Here’s an idea: That’s a clip from The Ledge, a movie … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 66 Comments

Atheist Film Festival in Manitoba, Canada

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Humanist Association of Manitoba is hosting the Second Annual Manitoban Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists (MASH) film festival on August 14th! Here’s a trailer: More information about the event — location, movies, times — can be found here. (Thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 4 Comments