Monthly Archives: November 2009

An Apple Seed of Faith

Posted on November 4, 2009 by vorjack

by VorJack Here’s a little ditty I learned back in the days of Vacation Bible School: The Lord is good to me, And so I thank the Lord, For giving me the things I need, The sun and rain and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, History, Religion | 45 Comments

Sunsara Taylor and the Ethical Society of Chicago

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Long story short, The Humanist Ethical Society of Chicago invited Sunsara Taylor to speak at a conference. Later they learned she was a communist, and dis-invited her.  Taylor showed up anyway and made a statement before the program about how … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Current Events | 49 Comments

The Price of Atheism

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Posted in Atheism, Christianity, Videos | 39 Comments

You’re An Atheist? You Get NOTHING for Christmas!

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Many of us have seen this video, but it’s worth reposting. I find the mother’s arguments amusing — her son can’t be an atheist, as he has been “confirmed” by a priest. And you’ve got to love her threat that … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundamentalism, Videos, Weird | 44 Comments

Three Anti-Christs in a Room

Posted on November 3, 2009 by vorjack

by VorJack New York state politics is famously corrupt. For a variety of reasons, Albany remains one of the last bastions of machine politics. This can make arguments very partisan, and now a county executive out in Buffalo has stepped … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Weird | 9 Comments

Educating Young People

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Educated women have fewer children, are wealthier and are less likely to accept fundamentalist extremism. If we want a safer world, we should consider the utility of spending dollars on educating young people as an alternative to troops and weapons. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Quotes | 30 Comments

Pat Robertson: A Diamond in the Rough

Posted on November 2, 2009 by thegirlcanwrite

by Lorette C. Luzajic Part 18 of the Pillars of Faith series No Joke Skewering Pat Robertson, The Most Dangerous Man in America, in 700 words or less is no easy task. Where does one begin? Books, like the above … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography, Christianity, Fundamentalism, Hypocrisy | 52 Comments