Monthly Archives: November 2011

A Birthday Card for an Atheist Uncle

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Bob just celebrated his 72nd birthday and his atheist nephew made him this excellent card: Considering how many families would never joke about such things, you have to appreciate their sense of humor

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Atheist Billboards in Columbia, South Carolina Get More Press

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Columbia Coalition of Reason recently put up this digital billboard in two places in anticipation of the big football game between the University of South Carolina and Clemson: As inoffensive as that is, it caught the eyes of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 32 Comments

I Demand Christian Children!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

From PostSecret: Here’s a thought: Why not just raise your children with proper ethics and morals? Why not teach them right from wrong? Why are the superstitions and Christian mythology so damn important to you? Because if you teach the … Continue reading →

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This is Why Atheists Are Angry

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I’ve seen this talk several times, and Greta Christina gets a well-deserved standing ovation after each performance. She speaks for so many of us while answering the question, “Why Are Atheists So Angry?” (via HamboneProductions)

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What’s Happening with CFI Canada?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

CFI Canada has branches and paid staffers in several cities and they’ve had quite a bit of media attention as the result of a couple ad campaigns, but the organization looks like it’s in chaos right now. The former National … Continue reading →

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The African-American Unbelievers

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The New York Times‘ Emily Brennan writes about a subject we can’t talk about enough in our community: the plight of African-American atheists (under the headline “The Unbelievers”). The story will appear in tomorrow’s print edition: … [Ronnelle] Adams did … Continue reading →

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The Tug of War

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reader Dave made this image (click to enlarge): I’m not sure I agree with it. (Since when are Jews and Muslims on the same side for anything…?!) Want a more appropriate image? Have all those faiths pulling from all different … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 17 Comments

How Michigan Stadium’s Seat #109,901 Resembles God

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The University of Michigan’s football stadium — the Big House — has a seating capacity of 109,901, making it the largest such stadium in the country. But what’s up with that extra 1? Wouldn’t 109,900 seats just make more sense? … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Sports | 14 Comments

A Christian Store Denied Him This T-Shirt…

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Gotta love this story from Reddit, about an atheist who walked into a Christian store… They had a t-shirt printer that was used to put verses. I asked if a printing of a Timothy 2:12 shirt was reasonable. Being Christians, … Continue reading →

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I’m a Pony…

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I always thought a Hemant pony would be brown… Nevertheless, I think it fits! You can see Johnny Kaje‘s other atheist ponies here

Posted in Fine Arts, General | 21 Comments