Monthly Archives: June 2011

Idaho Atheists Clean Up Highway

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Last week, the Idaho Atheists helped clean up a two-mile stretch of Boise: There was lots of great conversation and we found some interesting things. Card by card we picked up almost a whole deck of cards, we also picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 5 Comments

I Need Your Stories… and a Contest!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I’m doing a small project and I’d love to get material from people. (If you leave your email in the comments, I may contact you.) Here’s the setup: I often hear how newly-minted atheists feel alone because they think they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests, General | 62 Comments

Camp Quest for the Whole Family

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Camp Quest is really popular with children, so if you’re like me, you’re jealous you never had a chance to attend one. That’s about to change now that they’re offering the experience to entire families! At least in a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Quest, General | 8 Comments

The Church Vandalism Clip from Fox & Friends

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Here’s the clip from this morning’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” talking about the church vandalism story: I didn’t realize the segment would be so short! You can tell I tried to get in that last line at the end… I … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General, Politics | 70 Comments

Shedding Light on Religious Child Maltreatment

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Guest Contributor

We know all too well how children have been sexually abused in the Catholic Church and how kids have been killed (or nearly killed) because their Christian Science parents refused to take them to a doctor. That’s just the tip … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Contests, General | 137 Comments

Church Vandalism Story on The Young Turks

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I didn’t even know this was happening — The Young Turks covered the church vandalism story: I

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 14 Comments

If You Have All Three…

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Guest Contributor

I don’t know if it’s an original idea, but I love the way Blonde Nonbeliever phrases this: If you have a Bible on your bookshelf, you may be a Christian. If you have a Koran on your bookshelf, you may … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 49 Comments

Atheism: Not Just For White People

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Guest Contributor

The Dallas/Fort Worth Coalition of Reason has embarked on a project to let people know there is diversity within our movement. Atheism isn’t just a belief held by a bunch of older white guys. There are young people, women, people … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 10 Comments

Register for Skepticon IV

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Skepticon IV is taking place November 19th – 20th in Springfield, Missouri and registration is now open! If you’re going, sign up so they have an idea of the numbers and can get an appropriate venue. The conference brings in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 6 Comments

Check Out the Black Nonbelievers of Atlanta

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Remember the Black Atheists of Atlanta and the homophobia that came through in a recent public access TV show? Well, the Ask An Atheist podcast recently brought on Mandisa Thomas, president of the Black Nonbelievers of Atlanta. She wants you … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 38 Comments