Monthly Archives: January 2009

Cowboy Churches

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Daniel Florien

If you’ve recently stopped attending a Christian church because it’s not cowboy enough for you, consider joining a cowboy church: The Baptist General Convention of Texas has launched about 140 cowboy churches since 2000…. “It appeals to you because it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Weird | 31 Comments

It's like creationism, but from Muslims

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Did you know that evolution is incompatible with the Bible the Koran? That some Christians Muslims dare to support the religion of Darwinism? Thank Allah for the Koran, whose light of reason blazes brightly against the infidels! (Yes, I’m being … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism / ID, Evolution, Islam, Links, Science | 8 Comments

"Nice Guy" Minister Arrested for Child Porn

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A volunteer minister at New Temple Christ Holy Sanctified Church (Jesus Christ, what a name!) was arrested for possession of child pornography: Mark Briggs, 44, was charged with one count of being in possession of child pornography and one count of being in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Hypocrisy, Morality, Sexuality | 63 Comments

Instruction Manual for Life

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Daniel Florien

This is an interesting perspective on religion: It would have been better narrated, but the concept is great.

Posted in Atheism, God, Morality, Videos | 20 Comments

Introduce yourself!

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Daniel Florien

We’ve picked up lots of new readers in the past few months. While many of you comment, I know there are hundreds of lurkers out there. Whether you’re a new or old reader, why not introduce yourself today? Tell us: … Continue reading →

Posted in Questions, Random | 167 Comments

Explosive sledgehammers

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Daniel Florien

These retards enjoy strapping explosives to sledgehammers and smashing them on the ground: What is wrong with these people? Why are they doing this? (via)

Posted in Oh the Stupidity!, Videos, Weird | 14 Comments

Genesis 4: God lets a murderer off with a warning

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Daniel Florien

This is the fourth part in the series An Evil God? The Old Testament God Pullquote: The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all of fiction. Richard Dawkins The Old Testament God is capricious and … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Atheism, Bible, Christianity, God, Morality | 182 Comments

To Christendom and Back — An Interview

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Greg Fish at Weird Things has an interview with yours truly entitled “To Christendom and Back.” I answer questions like: What was your experience as a devout Christian? What did you like about your faith? What did you dislike about … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Christianity, Creationism / ID, Faith, Morality | 12 Comments

Bird mimics chainsaws, car alarms, and cameras

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Daniel Florien

The Australian lyrebird can imitate many bird calls, but even more impressive (to me, at least) is he can imitate the sound of chainsaws, car alarms, gun shots, and camera shutters. I saw this clip maybe a year ago, and the wife … Continue reading →

Posted in Biology, Videos | 48 Comments

Congressman says atheism is damaging

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Florida Congressman, went and saw a Divine Performing Arts show and had this to say about the show’s meaning: The fact is, some things are eternal, and no matter what the difficulties in this life the truth will … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Fundamentalism | 346 Comments