Robyn E. Blumner, columnist for the St. Petersburg Times, had a terrific article in yesterday’s paper. She criticizes Pat Robertson’s psychic abilities when he says the United States will face a terror attack sometime this year. (Yes, I know that’s like shooting fish in a barrel, but it’s great to see a reasonable person writing it in a large newspaper for all to see.) But if God is talking to Robertson, why is the Almighty being so cagey? Why didn’t… Read more
As a straight guy who normally listens to Ani Difranco and the Decemberists, you’ll be pleased to know I have a new favorite rapper. Greydon Square. Quantum Physics major. From Compton. Atheist. Go be his friend. And then listen to Pandora’s Box and Molotov. Or better yet, watch them. Pandora’s Box: Molotov: I wasn’t able to download the songs on MySpace, but I was able to when I went to Atheist Nation. [tags]Greydon Square, atheism, atheist, Ani Difranco, The Decemberists,… Read more
According to my friend (and eBay-buyer) Jim Henderson of Off the Map, 2006 was The Year of the Atheist. As you know, in life there are things you plan for and things that happen to you. In 2006 we worked to achieve our goals but also got interrupted by God. His interruptions proved to be not only entertaining – but also strategic. God’s unplanned actions launched us into the national spotlight… Jim is referring to the “eBay atheist” story as… Read more
After my interview with Annie Laurie Gaylor, Devika posted the following: A question for Ms. Gaylor: When you mentioned your religious side of your family in your interview with Mr. Mehta, I couldn’t help but reflect on one my own conundrums. My family is staunch Catholic and although I don’t live with them, I often have to interact with their social circle, which includes a great number of priests, nuns, etc. I have no issue with addressing nuns as “sister”,… Read more
Remember Justice Sunday? And its sequel… and threequel? Those were the events when conservative Christians tried to persuade Congress to let through their picks for the federal courts. While talking about Roe v. Wade and those wicked homosexuals… (yay, tolerance!) Watch some excerpts here: Anyway, now we have Evolution Sunday. On Sunday, February 11 (the day before Charles Darwin’s birthday), church leaders across the country will be discussing through sermons and in small groups how a person doesn’t have to… Read more
