We haven’t heard much from Alexander Aan since he “blasphemed” on a Facebook group for the Minang Atheists and stated that God didn’t exist. The authorities in Indonesia took him into custody and he faces up to five years in prison for speaking the truth. Several groups have tried to step up in his defense, [...]
Alexander Aan, Under Attack for Blasphemy, Suddenly Converts to Islam
January 31, 2012 By 14 Comments
An Inoffensive Atheist Ad Could Appear on Pennsylvania Buses
January 30, 2012 By 53 Comments
Richard Wade must be on to something. After posting about the potential reactions to inoffensive atheist billboards, people are starting to run with the idea. When Justin Vacula recently saw “God Bless America” scrolling across the outside buses in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, he didn’t just want to complain. He wanted to respond to that message [...]
Women for Rick Santorum
January 30, 2012 By 15 Comments
Remember how Rick Santorum said that a pregnancy resulting from rape is a “gift from god”? This new video is a perfect response I loved the line, “Don’t look a rape-horse in the mouth.” (via Christian Nightmares)
For Those of You Who Don’t Think You Can Be Activists…
January 30, 2012 By 4 Comments
Kate at Suburban Sweetheart has an awesome story of why she supports LGBT rights and how her support inspired her to act when an injustice took place in her hometown: As easily as that, I began to identify as an ally. I went on to intern at the Family Equality Council & worked a legislative [...]
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