This is the current seal for Greene County, Missouri: If you can’t tell, it’s missing something. Figure it out yet…? YES! God. Apparently, it needs more God. Thankfully, county commissioners Harold Bengsch, Jim Viebrock, and Roseann Bentley have unanimously approved adding the phrase “In God We Trust” to the seal. (Good to know their priorities are intact.) Springfield resident Jim Broadstreet urged the commission not to approve the resolution. “The idea that the words are somehow innocuous because they are… Read more
For all the talk about how people might not vote for a Mormon, let’s not forget that atheists consistently rank at the bottom of all those “who would you not vote for?” lists. According to Gallup, 22% of Americans say they wouldn’t vote for a Mormon (even from their own party). But 49% wouldn’t vote for an atheist. So theists can cry me a river — At least Mormons can be considered viable candidates. Hell, Romney’s currently seen as the… Read more
There are a few states that would greatly benefit from a strong coalition of local atheists and Kansas Missouri is on that list. A group of local leaders are trying to form what they’re calling the Kansas City Atheist Coalition, a non-profit group, but they first need to raise money for the filing fees and professional help to set up the 501(c)(3). They plan to focus on Activism, Charity, Outreach — all things sorely needed in the state. There are… Read more
A few weeks ago, I posted about how Jon Husted, the Ohio Secretary of State, was holding an online poll to decide which “I voted” sticker will be given out to voters this November. Two of those stickers featured the state’s motto “With God, All Things Are Possible.” For a while, those weren’t even close to being in the lead… but now, that bottom one is nearly overtaking the secular “I Read more
The Atheist Alliance of America (AAA) convention is going to be held in Texas this October 7th-9th. One of the highlights each year the the presentation of the Richard Dawkins Award — and this happens to be a year in which Dawkins will be on hand to make the presentation. The Richard Dawkins Award has been presented annually since 2003 to notable individuals for their work on behalf of promoting atheism and freethought around the world. Past recipients include Susan… Read more
