Monthly Archives: November 2011

Neat Science Tricks to Try Out on Your Family

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

If you’re with the family today, Richard Wiseman just released his latest collection of quirky science tricks you can do to impress and amuse those around you:

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An Atheist During Thanksgiving Grace

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

What should atheists do at the dinner table while everyone else is bowing their heads for a Thanksgiving prayer? Jeffrey Weston explores some options in Ape, Not Monkey: The full strip is here. I’m partial to the fourth panel

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An Update on GelatoGate

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

One more update from Andy, the owner of Gelato Mio: Via our email exchanges, he’s told me he’s very grateful for the forgiveness he’s seen from many atheists. I told him not to let the ones holding grudges get to … Continue reading →

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Why the Camp Pendleton Cross Needs to Come Down

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

A group of “Iraq War veterans and two Marine widows” recently erected a 13-foot cross to honor friends who lost their lives in battle. If that’s all it was, I wouldn’t have a problem with it. I might think the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Military Atheists | 47 Comments

Superstitious Christian Worker Sues Because Workplace Made Him Wear a ’666′ Sticker

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

How much should an employer have to budge when it comes to respecting a worker’s religious beliefs? Whatever the answer is, this story gets out of hand from both directions. Pliant Corp. has its workers wear stickers showing how many … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits | 82 Comments

Are Your Beliefs Separating You from Your Family Over the Holidays?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I was contacted by a (credible) reporter who’s looking for atheists to speak to for a possible story: I am embarking on a holiday story about atheists/free thinkers whose views keep them separated from their families at the holidays. Know … Continue reading →

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Atheists in Idaho Get Press

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

***Update***: I forgot to link to this video featuring Lew Payne, organizer of the Boise Atheist, Non-Theist, and Humanist meet-up group. … You’ll never see an article where the subject is “Christians have a place to meet!” But when we’re … Continue reading →

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Mr. Deity’s Bang

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

It’s the end of Season 4 and Mr. Deity is going out with a bang: “Just pretend you’re Catholic.” Heh

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A Christian Reaction to ‘We Are Atheism’ Article: Not Enough Christianity In It

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

There’s a nice article making the rounds by Kimberly Winston of the Religion News Service about the “We Are Atheism” campaign: “It’s time for us to all stand up, speak out and be counted,” said Amanda Brown, 25, one of … Continue reading →

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Sam Harris’ Lying Now Available as PDF

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In case you missed picking up a copy of Sam Harris‘ e-book Lying (currently $1.99), it’s now available as a PDF for $2.99. I really liked it and I hope Harris comes out with more of these essays. Here’s one … Continue reading →

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