Monthly Archives: August 2011

This is Biblical Morality?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

When QualiaSoup talks about morality, it’s hard not to pay attention: The first video in the Morality series was equally terrific.

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These Atheist Billboards in Brazil Get Right to the Point

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Wanna know the difference between the USA and Brazil? Our atheist billboards read things like “We can be good without god” and “Have doubts? So do we.” Harmless. A gentle ribbing. Somehow, still a cause for a lot of controversy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 125 Comments

Last Chance to Vote Against God in Ohio

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

For a while now, we’ve known about how Ohio’s Secretary of State Jon Husted is holding an online poll to select the “I voted” sticker that will be offered this November. Two of those stickers feature the state’s motto “With … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 54 Comments

Priest: Stop Calling That Religious Symbol a Religious Symbol!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

For some reason, ABC News invited Father Edward Beck and Rabbi David Wolpe to comment on the World Trade Center Cross controversy and Texas Governor Rick Perry’s Prayer Rally. In other words, they brought on two religious people to debate … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 48 Comments

Ask Richard: Young Filipina Atheist Wrestles With Coming Out

Posted on August 1, 2011 by richard wade

This letter is from the Philippines, but it is worthwhile reading for anyone because the issues apply almost anywhere. Whether they live in the South or Midwest United States, the Philippines, Brazil, Ghana, or Iran, young people living wherever religion … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 51 Comments

A New Home for Several Popular Atheist Bloggers

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Starting today, PZ Myers is no longer part of ScienceBlogs, the company that had hosted Pharyngula over the past few years. (***Edit***: My mistake. According to PZ, he’s not leaving ScienceBlogs entirely, but basically, all the fun/interesting posts about religion … Continue reading →

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Why is the Sand Springs, Oklahoma City Council Praying to Jesus Before Meetings?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Usually, when city councils want to pray before a meeting, they’ll get around the legal problem by having an “invocation.” It may be “non-denominational,” but usually, you know it’s the Christian god being referred to. It’s a loophole in the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 48 Comments