Faith healing doesn’t work on amputees. It doesn’t work on the paralyzed. And it doesn’t work on… well… those parts. (via Freethunk!) Read more
I’ll admit this comic from Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal made me laugh… But the secret panel just made it funnier: Read more
I could use your help to answer this question: What charities/non-profits are worth sponsoring? A few caveats: I’m not interested in atheist groups. They’re wonderful, but I already know about many of them. I’m looking for something new. I would like the names of groups that don’t already have huge budgets — a place where smaller donations could really make a big difference. The charity should be for something that Humanists would support — but we aren’t generally “known” for… Read more
What sort of services does Planned Parenthood provide for women? Breast exams Pap smears Cervical cancer screenings Infertility testings Physical exams Mammograms And, yes, abortions, which make up approximately 3% (PDF) of PP’s total services. With all that they offer, it makes sense that they would participate in the Women’s Health Expo this past week in Arizona. Which is why it makes no sense that Governor Jan Brewer banned them from attending: According to [president of Planned Parenthood Arizona Bryan]… Read more
We just saw some Christian mimes a couple weeks ago. Now, you’re telling me there are more?! Well… she’s no Susan Boyle… At least this clip comes with an ironic/hilarious twist 🙂 And when Simon Cowell gives you the option of just walking off stage instead of listening to him insult you, that’s pretty bad… (via Atheist Media Blog) Read more
Daniel Hauser is the boy brainwashed into thinking his Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be cured by “natural remedies” instead of chemotherapy. His parents are the irresponsible people who have persuaded him to think this way. At least the judge in this case has his mind in the right place: In a 58-page ruling, Brown County District Judge John Rodenberg found that Daniel Hauser has been “medically neglected” by his parents, Colleen and Anthony Hauser, and was in need of child protection… Read more
I was reading an article in Christianity Today and one of the paragraphs made me do a double-take. I couldn’t believe anyone was actually writing it… it was incredible how much fact-twisting was going on. First, a bit of background. It’s no surprise that prayer can have a positive effect on those who believe in it. If you pray, it can relax you and make you feel better. If you know others are praying for you — that others care… Read more
It’s not too late to sign your child up for a summer camp! Both Camp Quest (six locations in the US) and Camp Inquiry (Holland, NY) offer fantastic experiences for the children of atheist parents. If you get a chance to send your child to either, you’ll be doing them a favor. To quote David Silverman: Note that neither of these is an atheist version of Jesus Camp. This is all about freedom of thought and the understanding that being… Read more
The Secular Student Alliance is hosting our annual conference on August 7th — 9th (Friday to Sunday) in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is finally open to the public! Why should you come to this conference? It’s one of the largest gatherings of atheist students in the country all year Keynote speaker = PZ Myers If you’re a student member of the SSA, the registration cost is only $25! It’s a chance to receive activist training, meet several of the leaders in… Read more
I mentioned the other day that HB2234 — the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act — was delayed once again. It doesn’t look like it has the votes for passage, which is unfortunate. Our GLBT friends need our help. I wrote to my representative urging her to vote in favor of this bill and this is the response I got back: Dear Hemant: I recently received your e-mail asking for my support of HB2234, legislation that creates the… Read more
