Monthly Archives: October 2011

I Don’t Think This Church Gets Its Own Advertisement…

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I’m sure a lot of you have seen this image online, featuring a quotation from House, M.D. Rational arguments don’t usually work on religious people. Otherwise there would be no religious people. I love that line — it’s funny. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 82 Comments

Help Create a Video Tribute to Christopher Hitchens

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

A group of Redditors are trying to create a video tribute to Christopher Hitchens and they’d love to get your submissions: Make a short video. Aim for about 1 min length, give or take. Say anything you like, keeping in … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

Atheist Dressed As Muhammad in Halloween Parade Gets Attacked by Muslim in the Crowd

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

At a (strangely early) Halloween parade last week, two members of the Parading Atheists of Central PA marched as Zombie Pope and Zombie Muhammad. The latter proclaimed, “I am Muhammad, the prophet of Islam. I’ve risen from the dead!” Dickish? … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 81 Comments

Are Religious Ads Allowed on Halifax Transit or Not?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

A couple years ago in Halifax, Nova Scotia, an atheist group had their ad rejected for being too controversial. The ad in question read: You can be good without God The Supreme Court there said that Metro Transit had no … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 21 Comments

Vandals Threaten Anti-Gay-Rights Group

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Last year, I sent spies to an anti-gay-rights “academy” run by Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, a SPLC-certified hate group. Tonight, they’re having a banquet at the same location, the Christian Liberty Academy. Early this morning, someone threw concrete bricks … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 40 Comments

This Needs a Caption

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Apparently, Kirk Cameron‘s birthday is a depressing occasion. (via Buzzfeed — Thanks to everyone for the link!)

Posted in General | 41 Comments

God Has a Challenger

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

It’s about time God was up for re-election! I think I’m voting for the other guy. (via College Humor)

Posted in General, Humor, Politics | 8 Comments

Why is This County’s Sheriff’s Office Holding a Fundraiser for a Christian Organization?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This story seems pretty innocuous — almost silly — except for one detail. In Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where a new jail will soon be open for business, the Washington County Sheriff Rick Silver is allowing local residents a chance to have … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 17 Comments

High School Atheists Take Part in Anti-Bullying Campaign

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Rutherford High School Secular Student Alliance — the group featured in the New York Times last spring — took part in a simple-yet-powerful anti-bullying campaign this past week: Senior Nick Machuca, 17, brought in the project, which has been … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Secular Student Alliance | 12 Comments

Even in Death, George Carlin is Battling the Catholic Church

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

George Carlin never let up on the Catholic Church — or religion in general — in his stand-up, and it looks like the two sides are still doing battle: Although Carlin is gone, comedian Kevin Bartini wants to ensure that … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 12 Comments