Monthly Archives: February 2009

Let There Be Light!

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Daniel Florien

In the beginning there was nothing.  God said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. —Ellen DeGeneres (attributed) (via)

Posted in Atheism, Creationism / ID, God, Humor, Quotes | 77 Comments

What Is the Object Of Your Gratitude?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Daniel Florien

This is a guest post by Wade Preston. I’m a theist, a Christian at that. However, I don’t hold this position intellectually — intellectually, I’d consider myself an agnostic. Existentially, I’m a Christian. Because of this, I find myself more … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Questions | 178 Comments

David Attenborough on Evolution and Genesis

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Here is a video of David Attenborough talking about evolution. The video made its rounds a bit while it was sitting in my drafts folder, but I wanted to post it for those who didn’t get a chance to see it already. … Continue reading →

Posted in Evidence, Evolution, Religion, Science | 60 Comments

Around teh Internets

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Daniel Florien

So many posts, so little time. Baby Chimps Given Human Love Ace IQ Tests — “Orphaned infant chimpanzees that received attentive, nurturing care from human surrogate mothers were found to be more intellectually advanced than the average human baby when both groups … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Islam, Religion | 22 Comments

The World Will End in 2012!

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A confused and superstitious woman asks the televangelist Jack Van Impe (“the walking Bible”) the following question: I have been told the Inca calendar is one of the oldest and most accurate calendars ever devised. I have also been told that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, Humor, Superstition, Videos | 72 Comments

Validation — A Short Film

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Daniel Florien

This is an excellent short film on our need for validation. I rarely recommend videos over a couple minutes on youtube, but this one is worth it. I love it. (via)

Posted in Culture, Happiness, Videos | 20 Comments

There is no God…

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Daniel Florien

“There is no God and we are his prophets.” —Cormac McCarthy, The Road

Posted in Atheism, Quotes | 30 Comments

Abortion Is a Blood Sacrifice Unto Satan!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Here’s a deranged priest that performs exorcisms who calls abortion a “demonic industry.” Listen to this guy. He’s nuts: “Abortion is a demonic industry,” he told The Bulletin. “Abortion is blood sacrifice of innocent blood to the devil. The clinics … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Catholicism, Christianity, Fundamentalism, Humor, Religion | 501 Comments

The 30 Most Popular Atheist Blogs

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Hemant the Friendly Atheist took my Top 30 Atheist Blogs idea and made it more objective: The 30 Most Popular Atheist Blogs. UF ranks #14 in the list. Obviously, we have some work to do! Seriously though, thanks to all my … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Links | 19 Comments

Atheists Don't Exist, Says Ray Comfort

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Daniel Florien

According to the world’s smartest man, Ray Comfort, all us atheists don’t actually exist! He says: It is impossible for any atheist to exist. This man is hilarious! You’d think he was some kind of fringe wacko cult leader, and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Faith, Fundamentalism | 66 Comments