Monthly Archives: August 2011

Seth MacFarlane Event… Re-Rescheduled!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In case you don’t remember the backstory, the Harvard Humanist Chaplaincy is giving their Humanist of the Year award to Family Guy and American Dad! creator Seth MacFarlane. The date for the event changed a couple different times (including once … Continue reading →

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‘Mandated’ ‘Funding’ of ‘Abortion’ ‘Drugs’

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In the midst of all the chaos in our government, Sam Shore pointed out some happy news last week regarding women’s health: On August 1, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted additional Guidelines for Women’s Preventive … Continue reading →

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A Pastor Who Condemned Rick Perry’s Pray-a-Thon

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

We often complain that Christians don’t speak out enough against the Religious Right. So when they do it, they deserve credit. That’s why Rev. Jim Rigby deserves some praise. Before Texas Governor Rick Perry‘s Christapalooza rally over the weekend, Rigby … Continue reading →

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God Won’t Be Appearing on Ohio Voting Stickers

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

You did it! When Jon Husted, the Ohio Secretary of State, held an online poll to decide which “I voted” sticker would be given out to voters this November, there were two options (out of six) which unnecessarily mentioned God. … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Atheist Wants to Reconcile With Parents

Posted on August 9, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I’m 21, financially and socially independent, and happily living on my own. But my relationship with my parents can only be called distant. We only see each other … Continue reading →

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Supporting a Christian Friend

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Last year, my friend Anne Jackson published a really neat book called Permission to Speak Freely. It was like PostSecret for Christians. She asked her blog readers to respond to the question: What is one thing you feel you can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Books, General | 20 Comments

Hello Again!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was wonderful. I zip-lined through the jungle. (And didn’t fall off and die!) I went snorkeling in the ocean. (Holy $#&%, there are some freaky things down there…) I drank 3928412 strawberry margaritas. (Who needs to learn … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Reading

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Stef McGraw. Stef is a Junior at the University of Northern Iowa and a member of the UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI). With Hemant back in the country, our week of the students taking … Continue reading →

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Out of place… teachers

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Jessica Ahlquist. Jessica is a Junior at Cranston High School West. As my last blog post for Friendly Atheist, I wanted to write about my experiences in 7th grade with a creationist teacher who … Continue reading →

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Rationality is a Skill – Have You Honed Yours?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Katie Hartman. She is a student at Missouri State University and the organizer of Skepticon 4. Quiz time! When was the last time your belief structure on a topic important to you shifted significantly? Yes, … Continue reading →

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