Seen in Iowa (click to enlarge): Alright, go ahead and make comments on how ugly you think the billboards are. (Forget the fact that it’s pretty damn incredible to see even one billboard reaching out to closeted atheists, much less two of them at once.) By the way, it’s not too late to register for the American Atheists convention in Des Moines taking place April 21th-24th. (via Dave Silverman — I paraphrased one of the commenters for the title of… Read more
When it was time for reader Ramon to choose his new license plate, he wanted to express his belief system as well as his Hispanic heritage, so he went with “ATEO,” Spanish for “male atheist”: (Ramon’s a fan of Superman, too 🙂 ) If you’re thinking no one will understand it, keep in mind he lives in Houston, where there’s a sizable Spanish-speaking population. The fee for that plate, by the way, is $30/year. Ramon opted for the design that… Read more
It’s always nice to hear secular wedding vows — a way for a couple to show their love for each other without bringing a god into the mix. Reader Chris recently performed a wedding between an atheist and a “spiritual Buddhist.” He adapted the text for it from a Buddhist ceremony (courtesy of John Karuna Cayton) and wanted to share it with all of you in case you’re looking for some inspiration for your own service. (For what it’s worth, it… Read more
To any Secular Student Alliance affiliate group out there, our Speakers Bureau now includes Adam Lee, blogger at Daylight Atheism! Adam’s been writing about atheism issues for years and he’d be a great person to bring to your campus. If you’re interested in bringing Adam — or anyone else in our roster — to your school, all the instructions are here. Adam and I share a special bond: Republican Elizabeth Dole cited our websites in a smear campaign against her… Read more
There are many reasons why Richard Dawkins and several other prominent atheists refuse to participate in debates against Creationists. It gives the other side equal footing and a legitimacy they don’t deserve. The other side often celebrates the debate’s occurrence — arguments be damned; the fact that the debate happened at all means there’s a debate to be had! Not all atheists shy away from debates — Dan Barker and Christopher Hitchens do them on a regular basis — but… Read more
