Monthly Archives: July 2011

Anything But an Atheist!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a depressing video, but it’s one you’ll want to watch. It’s about how American society has no problem treating atheists like shit. As it says, we’re the “least violent, most tolerant, most intelligent, most progressive” group out there… … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 106 Comments

A Simple Question About That Norwegian Mass-Murderer…

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Anders Behring Breivik, the man responsible for the recent terror in Norway, says he’s a Christian — some of his writings point to him being only a cultural Christian while several media sources have called him a “Fundamentalist Christian.” At … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 85 Comments

A Prayer You Might Enjoy Hearing…

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I’ve never watched (or cared to watch) a NASCAR race in my life, and I couldn’t care less about a pre-race prayer… but somehow, when Pastor Joe Nelms said the invocation before the Nationwide Federated Auto Parts 300, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Sports | 32 Comments

Interview with Jennifer Ouellette, Author of The Calculus Diaries

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is another interview I was really looking forward to in anticipation of The Amazing Meeting 9 in Las Vegas last week. As a math teacher, who better to talk to than Jennifer Ouellette, author of The Calculus Diaries, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Interviews | 4 Comments

An Easy Way for Atheists to Help a Good Cause

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Brian explains: Folding@Home is basically a distributed computing project designed to cure diseases like cancer and Alzheimers. It works by borrowing spare CPU cycles from people who install the program on their computer. If you’d like to help out, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 28 Comments

No Wonder Sita Sings the Blues…

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Last week, the beautiful animated movie Sita Sings the Blues was going to be screened at Starlight Pavilion in Queens, New York. If you haven’t seen it, set aside some time and watch it: Roger Ebert, who words contain more … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 37 Comments

Hail to the ChieFSM

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Pastafarians have a new hymn! As Prophet Bobby Henderson says: Who can resist accepting information as Truth when it’s set against delightful music and animation? I think all good propaganda straddles the boundary between happy and creepy. (via Church of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 8 Comments

Ask Richard: Fifteen-Year-Old Atheist In Love With a Christian

Posted on July 25, 2011 by richard wade

Hi there, I’m a 15 year old guy, and I’ve been in a relationship with a Christian, self proclaimed “holy-roller” for about 7 months. In high school, let me tell you, that’s a long time. Anyway, I really like this … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Love, Richard Wade | 20 Comments

A Bible in the Doctor’s Office

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Kim sent this email: I work as an adult case manager and while I was out accompanying two separate clients to office visits (one doctor and one dental) I came across these. It is completely unprofessional for them to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 150 Comments

Atheists and the 9/11 Cross

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

***Update***: On Monday, July 25th, American Atheists and select individuals filed a complaint (PDF) against people involved with the WTC memorial. The lawsuit has begun… … Days after 9/11, in the middle of all the rubble, there were steel beams … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 59 Comments