Monthly Archives: October 2011

James van Praagh Can’t Talk to Dead People

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Con artist James van Praagh says he can talk to dead people once they’ve “crossed over”… but for some reason, he has trouble speaking to zombies when they’re a few feet away from him. The James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience | 17 Comments

A Facebook Boost for the Secular Student Alliance

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Secular Student Alliance Facebook page is getting a boost today after student leader Kenny Flagg posted this image: If you don’t already Like them, you should! And if you were thinking about giving a donation, there’s no better time … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 10 Comments

And With That, Harold Camping Quietly Retires…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

After spending tens of millions of dollars advertising the upcoming Rapture and End of the World and staking his ministry’s (and his own) credibility on those absurd and unlikely events, it makes sense that Harold Camping would choose to step … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 45 Comments

Atheist Billboards Go Up in Reno, Nevada

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Anyone else surprised it took this long to get atheist billboards up in Nevada? In any case, the Reno Coalition of Reason now has its own signs: … and this marks the least offensive thing seen in Nevada today. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 34 Comments

Foundation Beyond Belief Tops $200,000 in Charitable Giving

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

It’s another milestone for the just-under-two-years-old organization I work with. The Foundation Beyond Belief just topped $200,000 raised for worthwhile charities! (And we’re close to hitting the 1,000-member mark, too!) Just imagine how much more we could give if groups … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 2 Comments

Yes to Everything About This Wedding Ceremony

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

(via Reddit)

Posted in General, Humor, Love | 18 Comments

Update on Charity: Water Fundraiser

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

As I write this, we’ve raised $2,989 of our $5,000 goal! 71 of you have made donations. And it’s only been a week Excellent work, but we’re not done just yet… We’re raising the money for “drilling equipment that will … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 8 Comments

Georgia Drops Public School Bible Classes Due to Funding Problems

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Part of me wonders whether anyone argued in favor of getting rid of science classes instead… but it looks like the tough economy has led to a reduction of Bible courses in Georgia public schools: Superintendents say interest has waned … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General | 25 Comments

A Christian Overreaction to An Atheist Group’s Existence

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Atheists, Humanists, and Agnostics at the University of Wisconsin – Madison took advantage of a program that allows them to send an email to the entire student population… for a price. (I remember doing something similar at my college … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 46 Comments

When Atheists Leave Messages in Gideon Bibles

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Adam stayed in a hotel this weekend and — as all too many of us do — looked for the Gideon Bible hidden in the drawer. He was a bit surprised to open it up to find the following … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General | 44 Comments