U.S Army Major Ray Bradley calls himself a Humanist. There’s nothing wrong with that, but we know that’s not synonymous with “atheist.” It’s atheism + ethics. It’s what you’re for instead of what you’re against. And people who use the “Humanism” label feel it’s a more thorough description of who they are — atheist just [...]
When Brother Jed Visits, Atheists Get the Last Laugh
February 9, 2012 By 12 Comments
When Brother Jed comes to your campus to preach his message of bigotry and hate, the best way to respond is to turn the attention away from him and onto you, and that’s what the Secular Student Alliance at Texas State University did yesterday: The Secular Student Alliance showed up in force brandishing signs reading [...]
The Least Offensive Atheist Billboard Ever?
February 8, 2012 By 42 Comments
With our own Richard Wade providing the inspiration, Justin Vacula is one step closer to putting up what may be the Least Offensive (But-I’m-Sure-Someone-Will-Still-Complain) Atheist Bus Ad Ever: Just one word. And yet, someone in Scranton, Pennsylvania is bound to get all huffy about it. “Various ads placed by atheists on billboards, buses, and elsewhere [...]
Name That Cathedral!
February 8, 2012 By 90 Comments
Remember the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County, California? In 2010, Crystal Cathedral Ministries filed for bankruptcy. Now, the building is in the possession of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange — they paid $57,500,000 for the place. The Diocese doesn’t know what to name their new acquisition, though… and they’re asking for help. This can [...]
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