Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Reaction is Priceless

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Just turn on the closed captioning, go to the 0:24 mark, and hear what little Elijah says to Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann: (via Joe. My. God.) … ***Update***: Many of you are wondering whether the child was coerced into … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 76 Comments

Should You Be Able to Purchase Religious Foods with Food Stamps?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by katherine

As it turns out, stores that accept food stamps can be disqualified from participating in the food stamp program if they violate certain regulations, such as accepting food stamps as payment for ineligible goods like cigarettes. If this disqualification would … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 48 Comments

Where Are the Atheist Chaplains in the Military?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Yesterday, NPR covered the “Why are there no chaplains for atheists in the military?” story: Military chaplains, most of whom are Protestant Christians, are assigned many secular advising duties, including marriage, family and suicide counseling, Torpy tells weekends on All … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Military Atheists | 18 Comments

Reddit Atheists Have Raised Nearly $200,000 for Doctors Without Borders

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Reddit Atheists are on a roll with their fundraising for Doctors Without Borders over the past couple of days — several users offered to donate a few cents (or more) for every “Upvote” given to them: Granted, some of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 7 Comments

Atheist Banner Rejected from Ellwood City Municipal Building, While Nativity Scene Stays

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

It was bad enough last year when the Ellwood City Municipal Building allowed a nativity scene out front without any other holiday displays to buffer it. It was an outright endorsement of Christianity. After complaints last year from groups like … Continue reading →

Posted in FFRF, General, Politics, War on Christmas | 94 Comments

After College Christian Group Forces Gay Treasurer to Resign, University of Buffalo Suspends Them

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Steven Jackson, a sophomore at the University of Buffalo is gay. He’s also the treasurer for his college’s Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group. When staffers and board members found out Jackson was gay, they told him he needed to step down … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 25 Comments

Ask Richard: Call-Out: Quotations Needed For a Gift to an Atheist’s Religious Father

Posted on December 5, 2011 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I have an idea and I need advice. I am 26 and living on my own, not far from my parents and grandparents. I have been an atheist for a little over a year now and told my … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, General, Richard Wade | 26 Comments

News Station Won’t Say the Word ‘Atheist’ to Describe Atheist Group

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In case you missed it last year, Brazos Valley (Texas) has an atheist marching band and they play vuvuzelas! Last year, the big story was how one woman was upset about the group because she had to explain to her … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 23 Comments

An Atheist Visits a Catholic Conference Aimed to ‘Confront the Challenge of Secularism’

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Rod Chlebek. Rod is the web director for Michiana Skeptics based in South Bend, IN and a cost analyst by day. … Once a year, the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture hosts … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 45 Comments

Why Is a Science Website Selling Unscientific Products?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

***Update***: Edmund Scientifics has responded to this post here. They say they’re transitioning the products to a different part of their website, but 1) They’re still in Psychology as I type this and 2) They’re still being sold without a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pseudoscience, Science | 40 Comments