Monthly Archives: January 2009

Bank error considered "gift from God"

From the Denver Post: A Pennsylvania man says he considered it divine providence when a bank error put more than $175,000 in his and his wife’s account. Fifty-year-old Randy Pratt and 36-year-old Melissa Pratt face trial in Columbia County Court … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, God, Humor, Hypocrisy, Oh the Stupidity! | 102 Comments

This isn't Pharyngula, so be nice

In his recent post “Open Season on Fresh Meat,” PZ Myers said, I want my commenters to be uncivil. There is no virtue in politeness when confronted with ignorance, dishonesty, and delusion. I want them to charge in to the heart of … Continue reading

Posted in Administrative, Atheism, Christianity, Morality | 63 Comments

Gladiator Spider

Watch till the end: I’m glad these things are small, otherwise we might be in trouble. (via)

Posted in Biology, Science, Videos | 17 Comments

The Bible Argues Against Blind Faith

The Bible has a proverb against blind faith:  ”A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thoughts to his steps.” (Proverbs 14:15, NIV) Don’t be a simple man who believes anything. Don’t simply accept that the Bible was … Continue reading

Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Evidence, Faith, Fundamentalism | 187 Comments

The Post-Rapture Post

The Post-Rapture Post is a website that allows Christians to auto-send messages to their loved ones after Christians are raptured into heaven. Sure, there are other sites that do this, but what makes this site different is it’s run by … Continue reading

Posted in Atheism, Christianity, Humor, Weird | 41 Comments

Picard's response to Rick Warren

Posted in Humor, Prayer, Videos | 49 Comments

God smites worshipers, kills 7 and injures 50

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, seven people were killed and at least 50 injured after the ceiling of an evangelical church collapsed. These poor people were worshipping their God and he couldn’t even stop their roof from falling. It’s almost like he’s … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, God, Religion, The Problem of Evil | 152 Comments

How to Stump Anti-Abortionists With One Question

[digg=http://digg.com/political_opinion/How_to_Stump_Anti_Abortionists_With_One_Simple_Question] Did you know you can stump anti-abortionists with one simple question? Just ask them this: If abortion was illegal, what should be done with the women who have illegal abortions? Now watch their faces as the cognitive dissonance sets in. They … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion, Fundamentalism, Morality, Politics, Religion, Videos | 1,661 Comments

UF Forum?

A reader suggested we have a site forum to foster more in-depth conversations than can be had on posts. It would also let people easily create topics of discussion. I think I’m favorable to the idea. What do you guys think?

Posted in Administrative, Meta, Questions | 69 Comments

Drinking coffee reduces risk of Alzheimer's?

Coffee’s good. Coffee’s bad. Whatever, I don’t drink the stuff. But now a study is saying that “middle-aged people who drank between three and five cups of coffee a day lowered their risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by between 60 … Continue reading

Posted in Science | 28 Comments