Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Reason Rally Publicity Machine is Gearing Up

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

There are a lot of people working on the Reason Rally event taking place March 24th, 2012 and those of us on the publicity team (hi!) are kicking things into high gear this weekend. A few updates: The first of … Continue reading →

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An Atheist Group at a Christian School Has Its First Meeting

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Even on Christian campuses, atheist groups can get a lot of positive press. We’re very good at exposing the negative aspects of religion, challenging orthodox beliefs, and providing people a safe haven in which to raise their doubts about faith. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 11 Comments

University of Dayton Denies Atheist Group

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The University of Dayton (in Ohio), a private Roman Catholic school, just denied registration to a potential Secular Student Alliance group because open discussion about religion apparently contradicts what they want students to learn on campus: Nick Haynes and Branden … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 26 Comments

‘Not a Christian Nation’ Bus Ad Goes Up in Oregon

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Corvallis Secular Society in Oregon has just placed an ad quoting a historical document on the side of a single bus. But, somehow, you know it’s going to be controversial. The ad was designed by the Freedom From Religion … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 29 Comments

It Helps To Have a Supporter

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

You’re going to love this story from Dale McGowan. This is the beginning of what his eighth-grade daughter Erin told him the other day: “I was at the table in the cafeteria with these three other kids, and two of … Continue reading →

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No List Will Ever Contain Us

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Thinking Atheist has the best response I’ve seen so far to Pastor Mike Stahl‘s call for a National Atheist Registry:

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You’re Holding a What? You’re Holding it When?!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Dear Victory Family Church in Belleville, Illinois, I have some advice for you. (Yes, I’m an atheist, and no, I don’t expect you to listen. But I’ll say it anyway.) When you’re planning an event, don’t call it a “Crusade.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 43 Comments

So I Got Ahold of Jerry Buell’s Syllabus…

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Jerry Buell is the teacher who was reassigned out of the classroom because of anti-gay messages he posted on his private Facebook wall (though he was “Facebook friends” with current students, which is just shady…). Even though he’s now back … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 34 Comments

College Atheist Group Members Allow Students To ‘Stone’ Them for Charity

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I love when college groups find a way to combine both fundraising and consciousness-raising. For the second straight year, members of the Pastafarians at the University of South Carolina held a fundraiser on campus by allowing students the chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General, Secular Student Alliance | 71 Comments

My Interview on The Humanist Hour Is Now Available

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I was recently interviewed by Todd Stiefel and Jes Constantine of The Humanist Hour (the American Humanist Association’s podcast) and the episode is now available online: The discussion revolved around atheist activism, math education, and public speaking (during which I … Continue reading →

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