Monthly Archives: December 2011

In Texas, Nativity Scenes Are Illegally Popping Up in Front of a Couple Courthouses

There’s a nativity scene on the courthouse lawn in Athens, Texas and the Freedom From Religion Foundation says 1) it must be taken down or 2) their own banner must be put up alongside it. Neither is acceptable to the … Continue reading

Posted in FFRF, General, Lawsuits, Politics | 32 Comments

The Tim Minchin Song That Peter Fincham of ITV Doesn’t Want You to Hear

Tim Minchin recently recorded a song comparing Jesus to Woody Allen (“short, Jewish, philosophical, a bit hesitant”) for the Jonathan Ross Show on ITV. It’s hilarious and worth a watch: The problem is that after that song was taped, the … Continue reading

Posted in General, Humor, Pop Culture | 25 Comments

Responding to the Most Common Arguments for God’s Existence

This is a guest post by Kathy Orlinsky. Kathy writes at The Stochastic Scientist blog. … I listen to a lot of theological discussions and debates. Often, someone will mention the name of a common argument for God’s existence… but … Continue reading

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Will We Ever Live in a Secular Society?

This is a guest post by Ryne P. Smith. Ryne is an atheist living in Chicago, trying to figure out how to be a biology teacher. … I am fortunate enough to work in what I consider to be a … Continue reading

Posted in General | 104 Comments

How Can Atheist Parents Break Religion Tradition and Help Their Children?

There are plenty of atheists out there who choose to take their children to a church for a number of reasons: It sounds like the “right” thing to do, they want to raise their children with good morals (as if … Continue reading

Posted in Atheist Parenting, General | 12 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist Being Included in Religious Discussions at Work

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I live in the heart of the Bible belt and have recently come out about my lack of beliefs. It has been quite the shock for my Christian … Continue reading

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, General, Richard Wade | 18 Comments

One More Eulogy for Hitch

I missed this tribute a few days ago but I liked it too much not to share: (via Robert Forrey)

Posted in Death, General | 11 Comments

Amy Koch’s Next Press Conference?

The story in a nutshell: A Republican state senator from Minnesota, Amy Koch, resigned from her leadership position after allegations surfaced of an “inappropriate relationship” she had with a staffer. Koch is married (with one child) and had tried, unsuccessfully, … Continue reading

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor, Politics | 16 Comments

Get the Tissues Ready…

If you’re having a great day today, let’s put a stop to that. Read these beautiful pieces (edited by the people behind “This American Life”) about a handful of people who died this year and whose stories may not be … Continue reading

Posted in Death, General | 10 Comments

Merry Nothing

From the comic strip Bizarro by Dan Piraro.

Posted in General, Humor | 22 Comments