Monthly Archives: October 2011

Secular Students Sell Their Souls and Offer to Go to Houses of Worship

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The students at Wayne State University’s Secular Student Alliance in Michigan auctioned off their souls a couple weeks ago and it was worthy of news coverage. (News coverage for “selling your soul”?! That’s just ridiculous…) More specifically, the students said … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 9 Comments

God and the Technicolor Robe

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

As much as I’d love to believe people like the Westboro Baptist folks will get their comeuppance in the afterlife, we all know that’s not gonna happen. But, c’mon, how awesome would it be to see this? (via nakedpastor)

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor | 9 Comments

The Craziest Problem I’ve Had My Students Solve This Year…

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

***Update***: The solution is posted here. … I don’t post nearly enough about teaching high school math (my day job) on this page. And since I’m giving more public talks about education these days, might as well write about it … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Math | 123 Comments

I Never Want to Go to the Prayerzone

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I don’t get this video. I don’t want to get this video. I just want you all to note what God is reading. I don’t even want an explanation. The picture tells me everything I need to know. (via Blackmagic … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 38 Comments

Why Won’t the University of Notre Dame Allow an Atheist Group to Form on Campus?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Why Won’t the University of Notre Dame Allow an Atheist Group to Form on Campus? According to Notre Dame, all official student organizations must adhere to the University’s mission: “A club’s purpose ‘must be consistent with the University’s mission… No … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 23 Comments

This Needs a Caption

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

(via Atheists at Oakland University)

Posted in General, Humor, Secular Student Alliance | 44 Comments

How Did the Jessica Ahlquist Hearing Go?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Jason Bachand was at today’s trial and he breaks down his experience for us. (If you want more background on the story, check out this post.) I love this bit: At one point, Judge Lagueux interrupted [defense counsel Joseph Cavanagh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 32 Comments

Atheist Group Forms at University of Kentucky

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Students at the University of Kentucky just formed an atheist group on campus back in August, but they’re already getting media coverage just for existing: The group has gained more members than it expected, and feedback has been mostly positive, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 14 Comments

Secular Coalition for America Seeks Next Executive Director

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

If you look up to Lori Lipman Brown and Sean Faircloth, the Secular Coalition for America is looking for their next Executive Director and you could be following in their footsteps: The Executive Director will be the primary public face … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 2 Comments

Stop Thinking That God is the Answer to Everything

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This video by DarkMatter2525 is completely depressing (and possibly NSFW), but the point is an important one. Religious people are conditioned to believe God is the answer to everything, no matter the outcome. And it’s an absolutely delusional way to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 29 Comments