These popsicles are made from holy wine AND have cross-shaped tongue depressors with the Anointed One stamped on them.

I think they’re just perfect for the summer, don’t you?

I will be test driving religions around my country of New Zealand (sometimes referred to as Godzone). I am planning to visit many groups who think theirs is the one true religion and everyone will get the chance to pitch their god or gods.

I will also be talking to experts in religion including professors who have had their lives threatened and even faced trial for heresy.

He’s trying to raise the funds he needs to complete the movie and distribute it via iTunes, Netflix, and eventually for free. If you’d like to contribute, you can do so here.

If you like the film, considering making a small donation so the creators can continue to create work like this.

She has more jewelry available at her Etsy shop — check it out, buy something, and support crafty atheists!

You can download several different sizes (for free, without the logo) on the website!

And, for extra fun, try to find some of the following:

• Russell’s Teapot
• Erlenmeyer flask
• Narwhal
• Waldo

Why should anyone care about it?

Because if you look closely at the lyrics, it appears that she’s taking some not-so-subtle jabs at the Church of Scientology. She’s been a longtime member of the cult, but maybe she’s trying to get out for good:

Lay down the truth, don’t make a sound
Just a piece of fruit who’s hit the ground
I don’t respond, I’ve lost the plot
Unethical, not what I thought

You can think that I’m evil and I’m off the rails
You ain’t seen nothin’ yet

I’m a bit transgressive and suppressive as well
Well you ain’t seen nothin’ yet

Am I a disruption to your corruption?
You ain’t seen nothin’ yet

Tony Ortega of the Village Voice spoke to people familiar with Scientology and they agree that these lyrics are a giant “fuck you” to the cult:

When Scientology excommunicates someone, it declares them a “suppressive person” or “SP,” and instructs other Scientologists to “disconnect” from the SP — even the members of the SP’s own family. Church members live in fear of being “declared,” and will do almost anything to stay in the good graces of the church so they can remain in contact with other family members.

No Scientologist of good standing would describe themselves (even jokingly) “a bit suppressive,” as Lisa Marie labels herself here.

…

… we’re obviously reading a lot of things into these lyrics that Lisa Marie may not have intended, but at the minimum this is an extremely unusual statement for a longtime Scientologist to make, and we hope she speaks publicly about it soon.

If more of the celebrities who share similar views would speak out, it could do more to bring down the cult than any of the stories of abuse.

(Thanks to Fred for the link)

There are two other images at his site.

Each portrait will be paired with a short message from the subject about some aspect of joy, meaning or passion in life. It could focus on the love of a beautiful relationship, the joy of a rewarding career, the pleasure of a treasured pastime, the impact of a powerful experience, or any other topics.

The goal of the book is to dispel the common misconception that the lives of nonbelievers are somehow emptier or less meaningful. This idea is not only false, but harmful as well. It hurts those who are afraid to “come out” as an atheist because they’re scared what those close to them will think. I hope this book can reach out and serve as an inspiration.

Chris is raising funds for the project on Kickstarter but time is running out — and if the goal isn’t met, no money is given toward the project. So if you’d like to support the project, please make a pledge now.

Hrab emceed The Amazing Meeting last summer and the crowd *loved* him. Here’s him performing a song called “God Is Not Great“:

Tickets are only $20 and you’ll be surrounded by an awesome group of skeptics. (if I wasn’t out of town that weekend, I’d be there in a heartbeat.)

We are traveling to various conventions all across the country, and we typically don’t get much help (if any) from the conventions themselves. That leaves us stuck with pricey airline tickets, rental cars, and hotel fees. We want to continue coming to your cities (and hopefully others!) to make you laugh and discuss all things nerdy, but we need your help to do that!

The highlight of Skepticon IV for me was hanging out with the four of them, for several hours, in a bar, doing random math problems, while making all sorts of inappropriate jokes. These are fun people! Help them spread their dorkiness! I chipped in what I could. Please consider doing that, too. They’re almost at their goal, so let’s put them over the top.