Monthly Archives: September 2011

Ken Ham Will Shed a Tear…

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

(via PostSecret)

Posted in General, Science | 21 Comments

Christian Leader: The Death Penalty Affirms the Sanctity of Life

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Despite the flimsy evidence that led to the death of Troy Davis earlier this week, Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wants everyone to know he still supports the death penalty. But how does he justify capital punishment … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 62 Comments

The Birth of Religion… in 12 Seconds

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Hehe (via Skeptic Money)

Posted in General, Humor | 7 Comments

Moses Just Had Bad Eyesight

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Now it all makes sense: (via Reddit)

Posted in General, Humor | 11 Comments

Church’s Illegal Fighting Match Results in Death

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

GUTS Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a youth program they call Sub30. (Because, you know, that name’s so hip, you *have* to join!) One of the ways the group celebrates God is by having a regular Fight Night. It’s exactly … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, General | 89 Comments

Two Atheist Billboards Going Up in California

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Fresh off their ripping-up-photocopied-Bible-Verses publicity stunt, Bruce Gleason and the Backyard Skeptics have put up two billboards in the Orange County area. The first one encourages readers to reject all religious superstitions (not just everyone else’s): Good luck reading all … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 100 Comments

Churchgoing Christians in Alabama Are Literally Getting a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

If you’re a non-violent criminal in Bay Minette, Alabama, you now have an option for how you’d like to handle your punishment: Stay behind bars… or attend the church of your choice. Operation Restore Our Community or “ROC”…begins next week. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 55 Comments

How Can Atheist Groups Flourish in the South?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Gordon Maples is the President of the Alabama Atheists and Agnostics at the University of Alabama (in Tuscaloosa). He gave a talk at the 2011 Secular Student Alliance conference on “Expanding Your Group in Harsh Territory“… by which he means … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 4 Comments

A Video To Inspire Our Species

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I have no idea what just happened to me while I watched dogmaticCURE‘s latest video, but I suddenly feel inspired to grab a weapon, scream “THEY WILL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM!” and charge after my enemies. Damn, that’s inspiring. (YouTube … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments

The Pledge of Allegiance Petition

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

There’s a petition making the rounds on the White House website to remove “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s getting a lot of support… which, as you know, means absolutely nothing. The Pledge won’t change anytime soon. (If … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 35 Comments