Monthly Archives: November 2011

51 Christian Phrases for Anal Sex

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Thank you, ChristWire, for educating me on Christ-like ways to talk about… um… fecal jousting. (via Christian Nightmares)

Posted in General, Humor | 30 Comments

A Christian Who Doesn’t Care About the Phrase ‘Happy Holidays’

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I was worried when I started reading this post by (Christian) Jennifer McGrail about a recent shopping experience and the cashier who assisted her family: And then, he said it. The thing that would cause me to roll my eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in General, War on Christmas | 25 Comments

Abstinence-Only Group Tells Students To Sign Pledge That Expires on Wedding Day

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Over the weekend, reader Larry Mathys‘s brother and sister-in-law found something disturbing in their son’s bed: That’s a card their son signed when a group called The Real Deal of Saline County visited his public school back in February. Larry … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Love | 58 Comments

The Virgin Mary Will Be Played By… Wait, What?!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Emileigh

Catholic media are not giving a “Hail Mary” to Pamela Anderson‘s casting as the Virgin Mary in the upcoming “A Russell Peters Christmas Special” featuring the Canadian comedian. Anderson will play Mary in a sketch during the special, holding baby … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 39 Comments

Federal Judge Issues Injunction to Stop North Carolina From Using ‘Pro-Life’ License Plates

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Carrie

North Carolina has decided to compete with Georgia in the license plate arena. The North Carolina legislature approved a license plate which would read “Choose Life.”* Yesterday, a federal judge put a stop to this nonsense with a preliminary injunction. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, General, Lawsuits | 49 Comments

Ohio License Plates May Include God in the Background

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Remember when the Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted held an online poll to decide which “I voted” sticker would be given out to voters this November? Two of the stickers mentioned God, but your votes helped another sticker rise … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 48 Comments

An Atheist Snuggie

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

in case you’re looking for a Christmas gift for that special heathen, American Atheists is selling snuggies: It might be comfortable, but holy crap does that picture freak me out… In any case, at least you don’t have to go … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 13 Comments

Another Atheist Group Tries to Form at a Religious University

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania — affiliated with the Presbyterian Church — could be the next home to a Secular Student Alliance group… but there’s still work to be done. A recent article suggests that the group is already … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 4 Comments

The Cross Did Not Come Down Because One Atheist Complained

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Jason Torpy. Jason is the President of the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers (MAAF). … FOX News Channel recently invited Master Sergeant Kathleen Johnson of American Atheists and Jordan Sekulow of the Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists, Politics | 20 Comments

Why Can’t Britta Perry Be More Skeptical?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Bentley Owen

I experienced grave disappointment while watching Community recently. In the third episode of the current season, Britta Perry (played by Gillian Jacobs) reacts to a a photo of a child eating a cupcake by saying, “Do you know sugar is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pop Culture | 75 Comments