Monthly Archives: August 2011

Georgia Public School District: Students Must Have ‘Respect for the Creator’

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Columbia County School System in Georgia says right on its website that it “does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, handicap, religion, or national origin in any of its educational programs, services or activities, admission to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 47 Comments

We’ve Lost a Good One

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

28-year-old Dustin Finney described himself as a “firebrand atheist.” He was a student at Portland Community College, active in local skeptics/atheist groups, and an occasional commenter on this site, too. He was on the board of the Columbia Chapter of … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, General | 36 Comments

FOX News Says Rick Perry’s Four-Month-Old Prayers Have Been Answered!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Remember back in April when Texas Governor Rick Perry told citizens to pray for rain? Nearly four months later, FOX News is declaring the prayers to have worked! (Seriously.) LiberalViewer calls FOX out on this and points out how the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Science | 39 Comments

His Name Isn’t Jesus…

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Dante Shepherd at Surviving the World tells the truth: (via Reddit)

Posted in General, Humor | 53 Comments

What Do You Do When Your Kids Are Indoctrinated Against Your Will?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The scenario: Donald‘s wife dropped their kids off with her parents for a week. (A mini-vacation. Yay!) But grandma knows Donald and his wife are atheists… (Damn sinners.) So she knows exactly what she’s going to do with the grandkids: … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 88 Comments

Sam Harris’ Next Book: Lying

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Sam Harris has just announced that his next book will be released in September. It’s called Lying: It’s not available for pre-order yet, but I’ll let you know when it is! This will be his 4th book. Bonus points to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General | 52 Comments

Ask Richard: New Teacher Considers Starting Atheist Group in Small Town

Posted on August 15, 2011 by richard wade

Richard, I am a father of two pre-school age children. I have just gotten a teaching job in a very small town (under 4,000 people) in a very isolated area (2 hour drive to find a bigger town). The town … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, Education, General, Richard Wade | 37 Comments

When Atheists Invade the GOP Straw Poll…

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I love this picture Reader John snapped this image of his friends Amber and Jason with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann‘s husband Marcus during the GOP Straw Poll in Iowa yesterday: ABC News’ Matt Jaffe noticed, too: When I was standing outside … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 34 Comments

A Couple Updates About Military Atheists

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

1) As Kelley Freeman posted while I was away, Rock Beyond Belief is on! The free festival will feature musical acts and speakers (including Richard Dawkins) and it’s scheduled for March 31, 2012. I *really* love the logo: Way to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 7 Comments

The True Story of Abraham and Isaac

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I don’t remember reading this version of the story in the Bible… but if it’s on the Internet, it must be true. That god character is so damn confusing… (via SMBC Theater)

Posted in General, Humor | 12 Comments