Monthly Archives: October 2011

If Every Aborted Child is in Heaven…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This clip has been around for months but this is the first time I’ve seen it. Kate Smurthwaite, a member of the National Secular Society, appeared on the British show “The Big Questions” and gave arguably the best possible response … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General, Humor | 69 Comments

We’re #1 Where It Matters

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

… and White Evangelical Protestants are trailing everybody. The trend is growing slowly — admittedly too slowly — in the direction of equality in all the other religious demographics, but the megachurch crowd shows us once again why their popularity … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Demographics, General, GLBT | 67 Comments

Who Knew There Was a Good Use for Jesus Money?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

You’d have to go to church to make this work, but it would be *so* worth it: (via Reddit)

Posted in General, Humor | 26 Comments

Republican Strategist: Science Should Be Put to a Popularity Vote

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In case you missed it last night, Aasif Mandvi of The Daily Show answered the burning question: What is science really up to? Highlight: Republican Strategist Noelle Nikpour: It’s very confusing for a child to be only taught evolution to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Science | 67 Comments

Jesus Had a Bad Weekend for Our Sins

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

(vía Jesus and Mo)

Posted in General, Humor | 13 Comments

The Militant Atheists Must Have Done Something *Really* Bad This Time…

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel thinks an evil atheist is out to get the Christians: “I think what we see is militant atheism trying to use the courts to literally crush Christianity, silence anyone who believes in God, and to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Politics | 21 Comments

Let’s Thank the Extremists

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

What turned you into an atheist? A trusted friend who steered you in the right direction? Actually reading the Bible for once? Or was it the fact that you just got turned off by the “extremists” in your faith? Not … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 45 Comments

The Atheists Should Have Been Better Skeptics

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Backyard Skeptics in Orange County, California — no strangers to controversy — just put up this billboard yesterday afternoon: “I do not find in Christianity one redeeming feature. It is founded on fables and mythology.” — Thomas Jefferson That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 58 Comments

Now, the American Cancer Society is Just Lying…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The other night, the American Cancer Society put out yet another note on their Facebook page trying to defend their actions in rejecting an atheist National Team. It’s full of lies. First, their message: We want to apologize to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 48 Comments

Why Do Kids Ask Such Logical Questions?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Somewhere, the priest is muttering, “I would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn’t been for you meddling kids!” You can read the rest of the comic here.

Posted in General, Humor | 10 Comments