Monthly Archives: July 2011

Why is News Station KTBS Endorsing Jesus?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

It’s not uncommon for religious people to post Jesus-y messages on their Facebook wall, but last night, KTBS 3, a news station in Shreveport, Louisiana, posted this regarding the Casey Anthony verdict: What?! Why is an ABC affiliate endorsing Jesus? … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 50 Comments

Secular Summer Camp Coming to Seattle

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Good news for families in the NorthWest: Camp Quest is set to open a chapter next summer in Seattle. In the summer of 2012, Camp Quest NorthWest is bringing a new kind of summer camp to the Pacific Northwest. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Quest, General | 8 Comments

Armageddon for Kids!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Did you know the guys behind the Armageddon/Christ-is-coming-back!/Atheists-are-screwed Left Behind series also made a version for kids? As if they hadn’t done enough damage already… The book Taken compiles the first four books in the children’s series (and covers the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 63 Comments

The Natural Leaders of a Civilized Planet

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Adam Conus points out one of the problems with American politics: Thankfully, our track record is a little better (Hi, Pete Stark!)… but not by much. (via Minimum Comics)

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 25 Comments

'You KNOW There's a God, Little Boy'

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Well, you have to give Thunderf00t credit for trying to go into the lions’ den and talking to representatives from the Westboro Baptist Church. For all his efforts, he ends up with about 328423 looks of exasperation on his own … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 73 Comments

Can't Wait to See the Exam Question About This…

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Gotta love Doonesbury: The comic actually raises a deeper question: Would you rather a science teacher bring up Creationism/ID in order to debunk it, or would you rather the teacher not mention the fake “controversy” in the first place? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Humor, Science | 36 Comments

Not the Place for a Sermon

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

On June 4th, Rev. Daniel “Cowboy” Stewart gave an interesting sermon…: With the help of a volunteer from the audience, Stewart, pastor of Cedar Cliff Baptist Church in Robbinsville, illustrated the pull of the devil, who prowls like a “roaring … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, FFRF, General, Lawsuits | 32 Comments

The Easiest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Wanna make a bundle? Just start a church like these characters did: The punchline can be found here. I know some of you have calculated how much money you gave your church back when you were religious, money that was … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 39 Comments

Foundation Beyond Belief Raised Over $30,000 During the Past Quarter

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The 830 members of Foundation Beyond Belief raised over $30,000 for our ten beneficiaries in the Second Quarter of 2011. Incredible. It’s the most money we’ve ever raised in one period. I think the fact that the Challenge the Gap … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 6 Comments

There Are No Atheists in… Rockets?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

How do you get someone to say two slanderous things in one sentence? Ask astronaut Col. Mike Good for a soundbyte: “They say there’s no atheists in foxholes, but there’s probably no atheists in rockets,” said Catholic astronaut Col. Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 48 Comments