Monthly Archives: July 2011

Beware of Cults

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

… and that’s how the character on the left got kicked out of church. (via Mimi and Eunice)

Posted in General, Humor | 15 Comments

Handling Someone’s Death with Dignity

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reddit user hecatin heard that a friend’s mom passed away. In the midst of people saying (on Facebook) that they’d pray for the friend’s family, hecatin offered something different and poignant: Beautiful. To paraphrase some commenters on Reddit, I’m going … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, General | 36 Comments

Camp Quest is Not the ‘Atheists’ Answer to Bible School’

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Today’s Washington Post has a really terrific article about Camp Quest Chesapeake: … Perhaps one should begin with what these campers believe in. They believe in critical and creative thinking. They believe in mutual respect and living ethically. They believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Quest, General | 38 Comments

You Call It ‘Dealing with the Heat Wave’…

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

… and I’ll call it “putting away the groceries.” (Thanks to JustMisterWho for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 18 Comments

The Diversity Skeptics Rarely Talk About

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

During The Amazing Meeting 9, one of the panel discussions (which I happened to be on) was about “Diversity in Skepticism.” I’ll admit I thought we would talk primarily about gender/ethnic/racial diversity — because that’s what we always talk about … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 116 Comments

A Panel of High School Activists

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Of all the atheists in the news over the past year, these may be the most important voices we hear: the high school activists. At the Center For Inquiry’s Student Leadership Conference a month ago, they had a panel featuring … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 10 Comments

Looks Like Chicken…?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I’ve never read The Knight Life before, but maybe I should start… Moral of the comic strip: Changing your baby’s diaper turns you into an atheist. That’s gotta be it. (Thanks to David for the link!)

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 3 Comments

Speaking in Naperville, IL

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

For anyone in the vicinity of suburban Chicago, I’ll be giving a talk on Thursday night about math (yeah!) and critical thinking (woo!) for the West Suburban Chicago Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. It takes … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

Put Your Junk In That Box

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

David Hayward points out something we’ve all witnessed: I don’t even think you need the word “Hate” in there. Hell, the people who oppose civil rights for gay people are among the first to say they “love” homosexuals… I’m putting … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 4 Comments

You Mean They Don’t Believe in a God…? I’m Shocked

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

What do 50 of the most renowned academic minds have to say about God? Dr. Jonathan Pararajasingham put together a film with their responses. It’s over 30 minutes long, so if there are any particular parts you think we should … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | 42 Comments