Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christopher Hitchens Was a Heavyweight

Posted on December 18, 2011 by M J Shepherd

Posted in Death, General, Humor | 15 Comments

Without a Hijab for the First Time

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

A beautiful and inspiring post on Reddit: I can’t verify if the post is real, but I hope other women who have to wear the covering against their own wishes read this and find the courage to take it off.

Posted in General | 34 Comments

God Visits Tim Tebow on SNL

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Jesus speaks a lot of truth to Denver Broncos SuperChristian quarterback Tim Tebow in a sketch from last night’s Saturday Night Live (sorry, international non-Hulu people!): SNL: Please make this version of Tebow a recurring character. To the delight of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor, Sports | 33 Comments

The New Atheists Weigh in on the Loss of Christopher Hitchens

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Sam Harris offers his thoughts on Hitch: I first met Hitch at a dinner at the end of April 2007, just before the release of his remarkable book god is not Great. After a long evening, my wife and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, General | 6 Comments

The Thinking Atheist’s Tribute to Christopher Hitchens

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Here’s a wonderful video tribute to Christopher Hitchens by The Thinking Atheist:

Posted in Death, General | 8 Comments

Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right When It Comes to the Lowe’s Advertising Controversy

Posted on December 18, 2011 by katherine

We’ve heard how Lowe’s, after receiving pressure from the (one-man-operation) Florida Family Association, decided to pull its ads from the new show All-American Muslim.  Not cool. But now Ted Lieu, a California state senator, has threatened Lowe’s with the “encouragement … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics, Pop Culture | 23 Comments

I Suppose This Beats the Alternatives…

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Martin Rowson is the current leader in the Christopher Hitchens editorial cartoon battle so far: (via The Guardian)

Posted in Death, General, Humor | 8 Comments

Of Mice and Men: In Memoriam of Christopher Hitchens

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Anne Crumpacker. Anne is a former public school teacher with a passion for fostering critical thinking and innovation in young people. Her blog SocraticMama.com is a collection of snippets, treats, and tales chosen to … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, General | 18 Comments

Reddit Atheists Surpass $200,000 Fundraising Goal for Doctors Without Borders

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Way to go, Reddit Atheists! They just surpassed the $200,000 fundraising goal for Doctors Without Borders: Don’t think that means you should stop donating, though! You can keep giving right here. (via Humanist Examiner)

Posted in Atheist Generosity, General | 1 Comment

Church Responds to an Atheist Billboard in South Carolina

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Kelley

Last month, some digital billboards went up in South Carolina as part of the Columbia Coalition of Reason‘s outreach campaign: A few days ago, there was a rebuttal to the sign put up by Park Street Baptist Church (in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, Churches, General | 28 Comments