I thought the controversy over a Ten Commandments display in Giles County, Virginia public schools was finally over… The school board wanted to push Christianity into the public sphere. The Freedom From Religion Foundation threatened to sue. The board changed their mind. But local parents don’t seem to care they’re on the losing end of a future lawsuit. They want a Ten Commandments display up there and they’ll find a way to make it work, dammit! “I have now put… Read more
I know this Non Sequitur strip is supposed to be about television “pundits” like Glenn Beck… … but all I see is a preacher. (via Reddit) Read more
Hi Richard, I have a quick and simple question for you. Since you do not believe in god, why do you capitalize “God” in your texts? I share many of the same beliefs/ideals as you, therefore not seeing a reason to capitalize the word “god”. Thanks! Just Curious Dear Just Curious, I don’t know if there’s a customary etiquette among atheists for handling this, but for myself, it depends on the person to whom I’m writing, and the entity to… Read more
It’s been a while since I’ve done this and I think a lot of you have only started reading this site in the past year… … All new commenters have to be approved/moderated by me. After that happens, you’re free to comment whenever you’d like. It’s always nice to hear fresh opinions, whether you’re religious or atheist. So consider this post an open invitation to say hello and introduce yourself! Tell us who you are, where you’re located, what you… Read more
Who do you have going all the way in your bracket? I have my money on May 21st, 2011, but Ted Haggard always knows how to stage a comeback… I wonder what the women’s bracket looks like… (via American Jesus) Read more
Edward Tarte gives the rational, realistic, sensible, atheist take on the Japanese earthquake/tsunami (and any “loving” god who would allow this to happen… or cause it in the first place): Edward definitely speaks for me in that video. You too? Read more
They’re sincere about it, too. The Western Colorado Atheists and Freethinkers gave their “Person of the Year” award to Rev. Mike Burr: The Atheists and Freethinkers group presented Burr with the Person of the Year award at their monthly meeting Sunday at Mesa Mall’s Community Room. Burr was unanimously chosen for his work with peace and social/environmental justice issues; his leadership in advocating for the poor, disadvantaged and exploited; his advocacy of separation of church and state; his opposition to… Read more
The controversy over Christian pastor Rob Bell’s new book is still going on now that his book has finally been published — I’m sure his publishers are thrilled — but it’s a debate that will have no winners because both sides are wrong. A quick recap: It was being reported that Bell’s new book, Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived, alluded to the idea that Hell might not exist and… Read more
There’s a website with that name… but I promise you’ll actually like this one 🙂 (via Skeptic Money) Read more
If you’ve been an atheist for a while, you’re well aware that religion is treated by most people with kid gloves. There are relatively few places to find outspoken atheists or critics of religion — the blogosphere is an exception. Certainly, in the mainstream media, it’s rare to see anyone calling out religious bullshit. (Meanwhile, how many times did you hear the media say something about “praying for the victims” of the Japanese tsunami this past weekend?) So imagine you’re… Read more
