Monthly Archives: October 2011

You’ll Want to Salute Megan Hurwitt After Watching This Video

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

There’s a new Foxhole Atheist — Megan Hurwitt — and the video of her induction into the Texas Army National Guard is something I’m not used to seeing: Justin Griffith offers this transcript: “I, your name.” I, Megan Hurwitt. “Do … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 20 Comments

Is There Room for More Critical Thinking in Math Education?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

At the 2011 Secular Student Alliance conference, I gave a talk about the need for more critical thinking in math education. The video of the talk is finally available so I wanted to share that with you. (Plus, I’m at … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Math | 32 Comments

Let’s Hope the Rapture Isn’t Happening…

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Because if Jesus comes back, he’s gonna be pissed… (Animation is NSFW) (via riojabaja419)

Posted in General, Humor | 15 Comments

Christians: 1, Women: 0

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In Tennessee. the Shelby County Commission has awarded a “family planning grant” to… a group that opposes family planning: Planned Parenthood has received the family planning grant money for years, but lost in the bidding process to [Christ Community Health … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 370 Comments

There Are Some Brave Atheists in Foxholes

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Jason Torpy, president of the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers, has a great interview in The Atlantic about atheists in foxholes: What services could military chaplains provide to atheists? Should they be handing out books by Christopher Hitchens or … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 7 Comments

Going Undercover at an Atheist Convention

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Carolyn S. Briggs, a self-described “wobbly agnostic,” attended the 2011 American Atheists convention in Des Moines and has a lot to say about what she saw there. I don’t know how seriously to take her, though, since she describes AA … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 29 Comments

A More Honest COEXIST Poster

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

After my rant about the misguided Christian COEXIST poster, the folks at Truth-Saves made one that’s much more realistic (click on the image for a larger version): I appreciate the addition at the very end

Posted in General | 36 Comments

Foundation Beyond Belief Had a Fantastic Quarter

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

How did the Foundation Beyond Belief members do during the 3rd Quarter of 2011? *Amazingly* well: We raised a total of $31,240 for our ten beneficiaries and even “funded a full four-year college scholarship for a Guatemalan high school scholar … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 7 Comments

The FFRF’s Controversial ‘Fool Me Once’ Billboard Campaign

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Freedom From Religion Foundation just began a new billboard campaign in Oakland, California that’s bound to upset devout Christians. They pull no punches and go right after delusional thinking — specifically the kind that leads you to believe Jesus … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, FFRF, General | 62 Comments

The Rapture’s Coming Today: a Song

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

As you undoubtedly know, the end of the world is coming on October 21st… at least according to Pastor Harold Camping. The Burrowing Owls wrote a song all about it Catchy little tune, no?

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture | 3 Comments