Monthly Archives: September 2011

What Were Christian Evangelists Like as Children?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

What were evangelists like when they were much, much younger? David Hayward shows us: The baby’s logic and rhetoric is really no different from that of an “adult” evangelist, so I fully expect the parents to cave in. (via nakedpastor)

Posted in General, Humor | 2 Comments

Jehovah’s Witness No More: How Vicky Simister Got Out

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

You hear a lot of stories about ex-Christians and ex-Catholics, even ex-Mormons, but not too many from ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses. Aside from stories about how JWs refuse blood transfusions for themselves and their children, even if it is the only way … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, General | 33 Comments

The Mildest Anti-God Billboard You’ll Ever See

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I’ve said before that atheists could put up a billboard saying, “We exist,” and Christians would find a way to get offended. Case in point: The Center For Inquiry recently put this billboard up in several cities: “You don’t need … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 59 Comments

Another Reason for Women to Leave the Christian Faith

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Beth Moore is a Christian evangelist. Fairly popular. John Piper is a Christian preacher/author. Also popular. Last week, someone asked Piper for his advice: I’m a guy. Is it wrong for me to listen to Beth Moore? (No, really, someone … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 50 Comments

High School Graduation Ceremonies Can Be Held in Church, Say Judges

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

On Friday, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 (PDF) that public high schools holding graduation ceremonies inside churches were not violating the Establishment Clause and church/state separation. “There is no realistic endorsement of religion by the mere act … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 33 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Misses the Comfort and Companionship of Prayer

Posted on September 12, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Richard, I have not been an Atheist for long, just a few years. To give a little history, I was raised in a very loving Southern Baptist home. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 23 Comments

Sean Faircloth Leaves Secular Coalition for America; Joins Richard Dawkins Foundation

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Sean Faircloth, the Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America, has resigned from his position. He will be joining the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science (RDFRS) as their new Director of Strategy and Policy. Dawkins explained it … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Coalition for America | 4 Comments

A Beautiful Pastafarian Proposal

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

A few weeks ago, reader Keri and her boyfriend Jeff went on the Texas A&M University campus with posters and in full Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster pirate regalia to partake in some Pastafarian preaching: Later that afternoon, they … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Love | 72 Comments

Kansas City Atheist Coalition is Up and Running

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Back in June, I posted about how the Kansas City Atheist Coalition was trying to get off the ground. Looks like they’re up and running! And their website looks awesome, promoting the things they’re most passionate about: If you’re interested … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 15 Comments

Massimo Pigliucci Is Coming to Chicago

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Hey, Chicagoans, here are two events you’ll want to attend! On Saturday, September 17th, from 3:00 – 6:00p, Massimo Pigliucci will lead a workshop on critical thinking. As an exercise in “intellectual self-defense,” we will explore the meaning and process … Continue reading →

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