First, it was Pastor Robert Jeffress. Now, Rick Santorum is reacting to his depiction on an American Atheists billboard in an email to his supporters: Read more
In Manitoba, Canada, the New Democratic Party introduced anti-bullying legislation in December so that schools would become safer and more inclusive of all students. The legislation (“Bill 18”) also made explicitly clear that bullying of LGBT students would not be tolerated and groups that support them must be allowed: Read more
This is one of the billboards American Atheists just put up in Austin: That’s Pastor Robert Jeffress, a man so vile that Tim Tebow turned down a speaking offer at his church to avoid controversy… only to then turn around and say yes to the late Jerry Falwell’s university. Read more
Here’s something you don’t see very often: An honest, non-exploitative portrayal of a polyamorous “W” (involving five people), courtesy of “Our America with Lisa Ling”: Read more
A couple of weeks ago, Canada opened up an “Office of Religious Freedom” with a three-pronged mandate: protect, and advocate on behalf of, religious minorities under threat; oppose religious hatred and intolerance; and promote Canadian values of pluralism and tolerance abroad. At the outset, that doesn’t sound too bad. Hell, Sanal Edamaruku and Alexander Aan and Alber Saber could use some help! So where’s the problem? Read more
I’m sure someone will jokingly say “South Park Already Did It,” but at least “The Simpsons” are getting the real thing: Richard Dawkins will play himself in this Sunday’s episode “Black-Eyed, Please.” No word yet on *how* Dawkins will be featured in the episode or how many lines he’ll have, but I think we can all agree on one thing… Please argue with Ned Flanders. Read more
Over the weekend, members of the Atheists of Maine took a polar plunge — jumping into a freezing lake in already-cold weather — in order to raise money for Camp Sunshine: “a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.” Read more
A New York Times/CBS News poll released today shows that the wishes of many Catholics go directly against the doctrines of the faith: Read more
Irene Nayebare of The New Times Rwanda has a tough-to-read piece (with graphic descriptions) about how some citizens lost their faith after surviving genocide or watching their family/community members get killed by people motivated by religious beliefs: Read more
