Monthly Archives: August 2011

I Need a Couple Undercover Agents…

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Needed: A man and a woman, ideally in their 30s – 50s. When: End of September. Where: Suburbs of Chicago. If you’re interested, let me know and I’ll send you more details. Thanks!

Posted in General, Infiltration | 12 Comments

New Report Shows Divorce Rates Highest in Bible Belt States

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

According to new data released yesterday (PDF) from the U.S. Census Bureau, Southern states — including many Bible Belt ones — had some of the highest rates of divorce for both men and women in the country. Nine of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General | 29 Comments

Should a Presidential Candidate’s Religious Beliefs Matter?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I would make a horrible religion reporter. I don’t know if I could talk about someone’s faith without interjecting my own commentary. Good religion reporters keep their own beliefs out of the picture. They just let you know what the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 52 Comments

If God Says It, It Must Be True…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

… unless he says something awful, in which case Christian apologists just have to find some rationalization for it. God never thought this whole “Supreme Infallible Deity” thing through, did he?

Posted in General, Humor | 5 Comments

Atheist Billboard Goes Up in Terre Haute, Indiana

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Freedom From Religion Foundation just put up this “Imagine No Religion” billboard in Terre Haute, Indiana (courtesy of a donor who wished to remain anonymous): “There are many nonbelievers in America, including in Indiana, and we want them to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General | 23 Comments

Stiefel Freethought Foundation Awards Grant for Atheism Coverage in the Media

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This could be controversial, but I think it’s a positive move. The Stiefel Freethought Foundation has just given a $50,000 grant to Religion News LLC (which owns Religion News Service) in order to expand coverage of the “growing community of … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

Christian Daycare in Iowa Institutes New Guidelines for Employees

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

How would you like it if the new manager at your workplace came in and said you’d have to reapply for your job because there are new requirements for all employees? That’s what happening at a daycare in Waukee, Iowa. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 91 Comments

On the Internet, Christianity is Losing By a Long Shot

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Last month, popular Christian apologist Josh McDowell made news (at least in the atheist world) when he called the Internet a threat to Christianity: “The Internet has given atheists, agnostics, skeptics, the people who like to destroy everything that you … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 82 Comments

The Biblical Exaggerations Began Early…

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

(via Non Sequitur — Thanks to J B for the link!)

Posted in General, Humor | 1 Comment

Planting Seeds in Michele Bachmann’s Head…

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Republicans should take note: God spoke to Dr. Metablog and told him which candidates need to get out of the presidential race: I asked Him if He had any other preferences in the upcoming election. He sighed. “I don’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 12 Comments