Fr. Robert J. Carr’s article is good for several laughs. One of the first cases I ever experienced of this phenomenon [people believing they're outside God's mercy], and this as a layperson, is the case of a man who several decades earlier used magic to put a curse on a then supervisor. The following day, [...]

I say this in a Homer Simpson voice: I think he’s talking to you… Bonus points to anyone who can explain the Big Bang in the fewest words. [tags]John Safran, atheist, atheism, Homer Simpson[/tags]

In Seattle, the alternative newspaper The Stranger sent 31 writers to 31 houses of worship in one day. Why did they do this? We are, rather famously, one of the least churched cities in North America. It seems that most of us have better things to do on a Sunday morning than go to church. [...]

The Star Tribune (Minnesota) has an interview with author Dale McGowan of Parenting Beyond Belief. Dale’s book is a wonderful guide for secular parents who wish to raise their children without religion. He answered questions for this site a couple months ago that give you insight into his wit and wisdom. Oh, and the article [...]

It’s not atheist related. I’d read this poem before and loved it, but it’s so much more effective when you hear Taylor Mali deliver it himself. I should mention my (official) Speech Team coaching career also starts in two months. Can’t wait. (via Conversation at the Edge) [tags]Taylor Mali, What a Teacher Makes[/tags]

Salon posted an animated video that is similar to The Word segment on The Colbert Report: Scott Bateman’s latest helps decode this very special speech given by one John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, which was broadcast on conservative powerbroker/Focus on the Family founder James Dobson’s very influential radio show. [...]

No More Hornets has a game you might enjoy. It’s a Cryptic Crossword puzzle (with just the clues) designed for atheists. I say you might enjoy it. That is, if you don’t throw your computer out of a window due to sheer frustration first.

If you’re within a 823,432 mile radius of Orland Park, IL, then consider coming to an I Sold My Soul on eBay book signing/discussion/hoedown Saturday evening! The event will take place at the Barnes & Noble starting at 7:00 p.m. The building is two floors, and apparently, this reading will occur in the space in [...]

Esra’a (from Bahrain) at Mideast Youth posted an interview with a 23-year-old Arab atheist. His answers to a lot of questions are not too different from what you might hear an American atheist say. I posted some of the more interested questions and answers below. Q: … you said that you’re an atheist shortly before [...]

According to the Associated Press, here are some church abuse statistics that should frighten everyone: Three companies that insure the majority of Protestant churches in America say they typically receive upward of 260 reports each year of people under 18 being sexually abused by clergy, church staff, volunteers or congregation members. That’s an underestimate, since [...]

Ed Brayton gives you the backstory about what’s happening in the Albemarle School District in Virginia: … Most schools have a system for sending home flyers to parents informing them of school events. Most schools also allow outside groups, like the Scouts or the YMCA, use that system to get the word out about summer [...]

If you’re offended, blame Reed. That’s by a Canadian comedy troupe called Picnicface, by the way. It’s been a while since I saw a really funny cartoon/video/whatever ripping on atheism. There must be some good stuff out there. If you know of something, please send me a link! We’re equal opportunity offenders here. [tags]Stephanie Rosen, [...]