Monthly Archives: September 2009

Botfly Maggots In Human Heads

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Today I’m obsessed with weird bugs. This is one of the most disturbing videos I’ve seen in a while — don’t watch it if you don’t want to see a botfly maggot being pulled out of a woman’s head: Let’s all … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Videos, Weird | 27 Comments

Sex Is a Power Greater Than Jesus

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A recent study found that fundie kids get pregnant just as much or more as secular kids. Dr. Joseph Strayhorn points out that fundies are successful in discouraging contraception, but the hormones win: “We conjecture that religious communities in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Sexuality | 23 Comments

Bizarre Tongue-Eating Parasite Discovered Off the Jersey Coast

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A rare tongue-eating parasite has been found off the Jersey coast (not the New Jersey, the Old Jersey). This parasite buries into a fishes mouth, then eats its tongue and replaces it with itself. Sounds like a lovely experience. Marine … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | 50 Comments

Mr. Deity and the Skeptic

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Featuring a guest appearance by Michael Shermer:

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Videos | 12 Comments

Clergy Sexual Misconduct Study

Posted on September 16, 2009 by vorjack

by VorJack Via the Washington Post, a survey from Baylor University finds that, “One in every 33 women who attend worship services regularly has been the target of sexual advances by a religious leader.” Researchers at Baylor University have conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Sexuality | 25 Comments

More Wisdom From the Inbox

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I really wonder if some people who email me are capable of thinking rationally — why else would they send an email to a vocal atheist that says: how can u not believe in christ? or god? i am def. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Christianity, I Get Email | 74 Comments

The Prophet Matthias

Posted on September 15, 2009 by vorjack

by VorJack I once joked that the real difference between Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith was 1800 years. Poor Smith was born into a time with court records, journalists and scandal-mongers. He couldn’t get away with anything. In contrast, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History | 32 Comments

I beleeved in ur god…

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Posted in Humor, Pictures | 13 Comments

Is the Bible Reliable for Truth about Jesus Christ?

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I came across an article the other day from Dr. Aaron Menikoff, a Christian pastor, who asks if the Bible is reliable for “the truth” about Jesus Christ. That’s a great question — one I answer negatively — so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Articles, Bible, Christianity, Superstition | 422 Comments

Stop Obama in 2010

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Daniel Florien

This video was sent to me by a family member, and I am simply speechless: It said to pass this on, who am I to disobey?

Posted in Politics, Videos, Weird | 129 Comments