Monthly Archives: October 2011

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Illinois Moment of Silence Case

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Here in Illinois, the state mandates that we have a Moment of Silence in the classroom every day. (At my school, we do it over the loudspeakers during morning announcements.) That law was called the “Silent Reflection and Student Prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 47 Comments

That’s One Way to Promote Your Atheist Bus Ads…

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I know the Central Arkansas Coalition of Reason had a rough time getting its ads on local buses… But now that a judge ruled in their favor and the ads are set to make an appearance on buses this week … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General, Sports | 28 Comments

Can Progressive Christians Still Win Over the LGBT Community?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

When it comes to how the Christian church has treated LGBT individuals, there are two ways to look at it. You could say their overall intolerance has helped us as atheists. Teens just don’t want to be associated with the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 111 Comments

Obviously, Two People in Competition Never Ask God for the Same Favor

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Katherine sent along this conversation she had with her mother a day after she lost her job… The frustration. It had to hurt. Katherine: I really hope I get that job I interviewed for. I am tired of unemployment … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 42 Comments

Ask Richard: Mom Tells Teen Not to Rally the Atheists

Posted on October 3, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Hi Richard, I’ve got a bit of a problem with my family. I’m only 16 and I’m currently enrolled in college but due to my age I’m living with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Education, General, Richard Wade, Secular Student Alliance | 21 Comments

Another Oregon Couple Found Guilty in Child’s Faith-Healing Death

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Another religious couple from the Followers of Christ Church. Another attempt at “faith-healing.” Another dead child. Another guilty verdict, though, if that’s any consolation to anyone. Dale and Shannon Hickman were found guilty of second-degree manslaughter on Thursday after they … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 97 Comments

How Can We Prevent Modification of Atheist Chalkings on Campus?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Kimberly Danner, the co-founder and Vice President of the Atheists @ Oakland University. … Atheists @ OU is the first secular organization at our conservative school. A fellow student and I (both female) founded … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 79 Comments

Jessica Ahlquist’s Upcoming Trial

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Jason Bachand at A Bright Blog has a nice interview with Jessica Ahlquist in anticipation of her upcoming trial to remove the religious banner from Cranston High School West. ABB: Let’s talk about the growing phenomenon of atheist bullying. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Lawsuits | 4 Comments

The Perfect Songs for Atheists?

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

It’s reader Jessica‘s birthday (Happy birthday!) and her boyfriend made her a nice mix CD of atheist-themed songs! I know, I know, you’re surprise that anyone still makes mix CDs… whatever. It’s sweet. Here’s the playlist: 1 The Great Disappointment … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 169 Comments

In The Ides of March, George Clooney Plays a Non-Religious Governor Running for President…

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

George Clooney‘s new movie The Ides of March opens this Friday. In it, he plays Mike Morris, a sitting governor who’s running for president. Ryan Gosling plays his campaign strategist: From what I can tell, the movie doesn’t make a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Pop Culture | 12 Comments