Monthly Archives: November 2009

2009 Bad Faith Awards

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Daniel Florien

The New Humanist 2009 Bad Faith Award polls are now open. Lots of unreasonable people to choose from, though my list would have been quite different. I mean, how can a list like that not have Ray Comfort on it? … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Religion | 10 Comments

Rapping the Story of the Bible

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Here’s Shai Linne, a Christian rapper, rapping the “greatest story every told” — no, not your favorite story — the one in the Bible about God killing himself so he can save some of humanity: I have no rap sensibilities, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Music, Videos | 25 Comments

Back to Regularly Scheduled Blogging

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A big thanks to Jesse Galef for a great week of blogging. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did. Tomorrow we’re back to regularly scheduled UF blogging!

Posted in Meta | 2 Comments

Jesse the Breakdancing Portable Atheist

Posted on November 18, 2009 by kruthar

by Jesse Galef This is my last post in the week of guest-blogging for Dan.  As you could probably tell, I’ve had a fantastic time doing it and I hope you enjoyed this past week on UnreasonableFaith as much as … Continue reading →

Posted in Meta, Pictures | 13 Comments

Meaningless Deepities

Posted on November 18, 2009 by kruthar

by Jesse Galef When I was a kid, I was something of a smart-alec.  To be honest, I still am.  I can definitely relate to the wise-ass kid in today’s SMBC: That kind of misleading statement always upsets me.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Philosophy | 17 Comments

Boondock Saints or Sinners?

Posted on November 18, 2009 by kruthar

by Jesse Galef Over the weekend, I saw the very disappointing movie Boondock Saints II.  Where I found the first film original, clever, and fun to watch, the sequel was sadly lacking.  But I’m not a movie critic; my focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Morality | 49 Comments

Anti-Gay News Conference Takes Hilarious Turn

Posted on November 17, 2009 by kruthar

by Jesse Galef When a Christian Post story starts with the sentence “Conservative pastors rallied outside the Justice Department on Monday to test the limits of the newly expanded hate crimes law” you know you’re in for a treat. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Politics, Sexuality | 36 Comments

Interfaith Families in the Holidays

Posted on November 17, 2009 by kruthar

by Jesse Galef As if celebrating the holidays isn’t hectic enough for most people, we atheists have to decide which days to celebrate and how.  Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day are easy ones – they’re good secular values.  I celebrate the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Relationships | 19 Comments

Hemant Mehta Gets Interviewed, Defends Reality

Posted on November 17, 2009 by kruthar

by Jesse Galef My friend Hemant Mehta (FriendlyAtheist) had a great interview with blogger Nancy Duke on the Chicago Coalition of Reason billboard, atheism, and religion.  The questions gave away her semi-hostile position, but I feel like Hemant did a … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Evidence, Faith | 33 Comments

On the Origin of Superstitions

Posted on November 16, 2009 by kruthar

by Jesse Galef Why are dirty underwear, mutant clover, and amputated mammal appendages associated with good fortune?  How did humans develop our “lucky” rituals? And why are they usually gross when you think about them? I hope to address two … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Myth, Psychology, Superstition | 26 Comments