Monthly Archives: December 2011

Think Again, Virginia

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Greta Christina has rewritten a letter to Virginia (as in “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”) and it’s worth a few minutes of your time to read: No, Virginia, there is no Santa Claus. Love and generosity and devotion … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 12 Comments

Will the Atheists Give Peas a Chance?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

You know that whole fake controversy going on in Santa Monica, California right now, where atheists won 18 of the 21 spots for “holiday” displays (a Jewish group got 1 and Christians got 2)? Remember how the atheists ended up … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, General | 58 Comments

Atheist Group Defends Itself Against Anti-Menorah Remark

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Suppose a religious group wants to put up a Nativity scene on public property. What’s the typical atheist group’s response? (As if you don’t already know…) Simple: If they want to put something up, then we get to put something … Continue reading →

Posted in General, War on Christmas | 10 Comments

Thank You, My Anonymous Reddit Secret Santa

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

All my Reddit Secret Santa really knew about me was that I was a math teacher (and an atheist, though that wasn’t relevant here)… and s/he sent me the following (after the jump)!

Posted in General | 12 Comments

When Doctors Speak Nonsense

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Here’s an awful story: Three-year-old Brooklyn Hunter was shaken, beaten, and abused by her stepfather last month, shattering her skull and putting her in the ER. There’s some good news: She’s doing better. She’s conscious of what’s going on around … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 27 Comments

Church Wants You To Add a Zero to Your Contributions

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Adidas recently tried to trademark the term “adiZero” for a new line of footwear/clothing… but the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied the request. Why? Because it’s dangerously close to a phrase the Christian Faith Fellowship Church in Zion, Illinois … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Lawsuits, Math, Sports | 31 Comments

Two Homophobic Students; Two Different Outcomes

Posted on December 23, 2011 by katherine

In recent days, I’ve heard stories about two different students, both expressing anti-gay sentiments in a school setting and both being penalized for that expression.  They each filed suit after their respective penalties were imposed, so they should each get … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT, Lawsuits | 75 Comments

‘Twas the Night Before Reason

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Rudism

Posted in General, Humor, War on Christmas | 20 Comments

Washing Machines with Glass Doors Rock

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This has nothing to do with atheism, but I saw this video by LookItsMolly and it made me laugh more the longer I watched it It’s only 1:17. Check it out: Ok, I’ll bite: What’s making you happy?

Posted in General, Humor | 29 Comments

The 2012 Presidential Candidate Scorecard… for Atheists

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Secular Coalition for America has just published a report card for the 2012 presidential candidates… and while you can make a pretty strong prediction as to how this will pan out, the differences are really remarkable. (Keep in mind … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Secular Coalition for America | 157 Comments