Monthly Archives: October 2011

Foundation Beyond Belief Issues Statement About American Cancer Society Rebuff

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

For the first time since the story broke, the Foundation Beyond Belief’s Executive Director Dale McGowan has responded to the rejection from the American Cancer Society: It’s common practice for non-profits to decline support when they feel an association would … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 19 Comments

Excellent Skills and Methods for Talking to Believers

Posted on October 13, 2011 by richard wade

Richard Wade here. Are you interested in actually influencing a religious believer to start thinking critically, rather than just scoring “points” that only you are counting? Are you bored with doing the same old song and dance with faith-based minds, … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Richard Wade | 34 Comments

Rebecca Skloot’s Next Book

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Rebecca Skloot, the author of the *wonderful* book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, has a new project in the works! In her new book, which is as yet untitled, Ms. Skloot will employ the intimate storytelling and masterful reporting … Continue reading →

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Debate Recaps

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Last night, Dave Silverman of American Atheists debated Dinesh D’Souza at the University of Pennsylvania. Staks Rosch was there and gives his recap here. Shaun McGonigal also offers his own summary. I wasn’t there, but I’m guessing Silverman pulled out … Continue reading →

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Even the Receptionist Was Surprised at How Richard Dawkins Was Treated

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Richard Dawkins was supposed to speak about his new book The Magic of Reality at the Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, Michigan last night… but, as you know by now, the owner canceled the event (after the contract was … Continue reading →

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Fiction and Fact in One Book

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Amy saw this book at Walmart: We can all thank the American Bible Society for keeping the two things separate, just as they should be

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Once Again, the American Cancer Society Mishandles the Atheist Donation Problem

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Another article about how the American Cancer Society rejected the idea of the Foundation Beyond Belief’s nontheistic National Relay For Life teams. (Thanks, Greta Christina!) Another half-assed excuse-for-an-apology by the ACS that doesn’t even address the actual issue: I’m shocked … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 36 Comments

Are They Ever Big Enough?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Sure, there are plenty of things we all spend money on that could go to starving children… it’s not like Christians are the only ones guilty of this. But it’s hard to ignore how much excess is in some of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, PictureoftheDay | 28 Comments

JREF Issues a Direct Challenge to James Van Praagh

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I know “psychic” James Van Praagh will never respond to the Million Dollar Challenge because he’s a con artist and he’s making too much money defrauding gullible people desperate for contact with their dead loved ones to “prove his powers.” … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 11 Comments

Looks Like Prayer and Fasting Failed Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Back in June, on the brink of economic disaster, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania mayor Linda Thompson unveiled her brilliant plan to rescue the city: Thompson and a host of other religious leaders are about to embark on a three-day fast and prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 30 Comments