Monthly Archives: June 2011

Interviewed on the Reasonable Doubts Podcast

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

A couple weeks ago, I had a really nice time taping an interview with Jeremy Beahan and Dave Fletcher for their Reasonable Doubts podcast. The interview is now up on their site — Check it out

Posted in General | 5 Comments

I Laughed…

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

(via The A Word)

Posted in General, Humor | 17 Comments

If the Giles County School Board Wants the Ten Commandments, Are They Prepared to Pay?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Remember when school board members in Giles County, Virginia were hearing proposals to include the Ten Commandments as part of a collection of “historical” documents — all in an effort to ram God into the public school district? Well, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 26 Comments

The Hypocrisy of Ruben Diaz

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

New York State Senator Rubén Díaz, Sr. is the lone Democrat against marriage equality right now. The Village Voice‘s Steven Thrasher just had this jaw-dropping interview with him: All right, let me ask you about this. You believe marriage is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 29 Comments

Thanks the Medical Experts, Not God

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

6-year-old Cody Grundstrom nearly drowned on Monday: “I tried to hang onto rocks, but the waterfall took me toward it,” recalls Cody, whose cries for help couldn’t be heard over the thundering cascade. “All I could see was green. I … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 36 Comments

No More ‘Belief in God’ In School District’s Value Statement

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Lake Local Schools in Stark County, Ohio used to have the following values statement: Mission: Providing education to achieve success. Vision: To be the best organization for learning. We Value: Responsibility, honesty, respect, integrity, commitment, belief in God and religious … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, FFRF, General | 24 Comments

Atheists Gather for Chicago Gay Pride Parade

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

To anyone in Chicago who might be attending Sunday’s Gay Pride Parade in Boystown, consider meeting up with a group of atheists who are already going to be there! All the information is here. Wear your favorite godless shirt, brings … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 19 Comments

OH NO, Gay People Exist! IFI Freaks Out

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

If I asked you what came to your mind when I said the word “homosexuality,” what would you think of? I would think of how my gay friends still can’t get legally married in most states, how I’m hoping to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 46 Comments

We Need More God On That Seal

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This is the current seal for Greene County, Missouri: If you can’t tell, it’s missing something. Figure it out yet…? YES! God. Apparently, it needs more God. Thankfully, county commissioners Harold Bengsch, Jim Viebrock, and Roseann Bentley have unanimously approved … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 19 Comments

Forget the Mormons…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Guest Contributor

For all the talk about how people might not vote for a Mormon, let’s not forget that atheists consistently rank at the bottom of all those “who would you not vote for?” lists. According to Gallup, 22% of Americans say … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General, Humor, Politics | 18 Comments