Monthly Archives: September 2011

What’s It Like to be an Atheist Lobbyist?

What does an “atheist lobbyist” do? Amanda Knief is one of the few people who can answer that question from experience since she’s the Government Relations Manager for the Secular Coalition for America. You may remember Amanda as the person … Continue reading

Posted in General, Secular Coalition for America | 9 Comments

This is Why I Love When Ex-Christians Speak Out

At a recent talk for the Center for Inquiry Michigan, the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Dan Barker described Christian beliefs in a pitch-perfect-and-yet-kinda-disturbing sort of way: Imagine you are strolling down the sidewalk and a man excitedly calls you over … Continue reading

Posted in FFRF, General, Humor | 44 Comments

FFRF Responds to the Public School’s ‘Christian’ Book Fair

A couple weeks ago, I posted a picture from reader Jessica that showed Christian books being sold at her daughter’s Wichita, Kansas public school book fair: This was especially surprising, given that Scholastic — the company sponsoring the book fair … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Education, General | 38 Comments

Atheists Aren’t Stopping ‘See You at the Pole’

It’s not that hard to understand where public schools have to draw the line with respect to religion. Teachers and administrators are not allowed to proselytize during school hours or anytime they’re wearing their “Teacher” or “Coach” hats. They can, … Continue reading

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 29 Comments

Blasphemous Cupcakes

Cate Laskovics, president of the Secular Alliance at the University of Pittsburgh, says her group is all ready for International Blasphemy Rights Day today. They’re even having a Blasphemous Bake Sale on campus… with cupcakes: Cate, I want all of … Continue reading

Posted in General, Humor, Secular Student Alliance | 32 Comments

University of Georgia Atheists Will Lead Protest Against Pastor Mark Driscoll

On October 8th, Pastor Mark Driscoll (founder of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington) will be speaking at the LoveLife Conference in Athens, Georgia. This is the same Driscoll whose ignorance about feminism and homosexuality is evident with just about … Continue reading

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 251 Comments

Why Are Christians Leaving the Church? Turns Out It’s the Churches’ Fault

David Kinnaman, the president of the Barna Group (a Christian-focused polling organization), just released his newest book, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians are Leaving Church and Rethinking Faith. So why are Christians — real, churchgoing Christians — leaving the … Continue reading

Posted in Books | 83 Comments

Ask Richard: I’ve Learned My Friend is a Creationist

over a year ago i moved into a new department at work and became friends with a cool guy who shared my nerdy interests. he talked about gaming and his wife and kids and i talked about gaming and my … Continue reading

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 53 Comments

Reasons to Celebrate International Blasphemy Rights Day

Why should you take part in (or at least acknowledge) International Blasphemy Rights Day tomorrow? The members of the University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) made this awesome video with their answers: As the saying goes, blasphemy is … Continue reading

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 36 Comments

Christian Business Owner: Recite John 3:16 and I’ll Give You a Discount on an Oil Change

At Kwik Kar Lube & Service in Plano, Texas, owner Charlie Whittington has a deal for you: Recite John 3:16 and he’ll give you a discount on an oil change. Don’t want to recite it? Well, screw you. Resident Marshall … Continue reading

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