Kate wanted to go see a re-enactment of the Crucifixion of Christ the other day (why, Kate, why?) — That shouldn’t have been tough since many churches stage a production of it over the Easter weekend. She couldn’t find any churches near her putting them on, though: … [the man outside the church] apologized that there would be no Passion Play this year and even went so far as to call his relative (who is a pastor) to find out… Read more
The Secular Coalition for America — the group in Washington D.C. that lobbies on behalf of the non-religious — currently consists of nine member organizations: American Ethical Union American Humanist Association Atheist Alliance International Camp Quest Freedom From Religion Foundation Institute for Humanist Studies Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers Secular Student Alliance Society for Humanistic Judaism There are two notable exceptions from the freethought community not on that list: American Atheists and the Center for Inquiry. One of those… Read more
The Humanist Association of Ireland has put up this ada inside of Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) buses trains: It reads: UNBELIEVABLE Did you know that you must take a religious oath in order to become a judge — or the President — in Ireland? In effect, this rule disbars up to 250,000 Irish citizens who are non-believers. It’s discrimination. It’s unfair. And it has to end. Humanist Association of Ireland. A voice for the non-religious in Ireland. Nicely done,… Read more
Atheists always have their own way of dealing with Christian holidays. Some ignore them entirely while others go along with the festivities. At least on Christmas, we still give and receive presents. On Easter, though, there’s not much for us to do. Are you doing anything special today? Are you eating chocolate bunnies or hunting for Easter Eggs? Are there any atheist parents who don’t want their child partaking in even those secular activities? Read more
The “Thrilla in Manila” was the third (and most famous) fight between boxers Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. A documentary about the fight will air on HBO tonight. In an interview with the Associated Press, Frazier explains his absurd theory as to why Ali has Parkinson’s Disease: … as a Christian, Frazier said, he isn’t surprised by it, either. “I’m sorry that he is the way he is, but I didn’t have too much to do with it. It was… Read more
You remember this cartoon…: 1,000 signed prints of that famous Kurt Westergaard image are now on sale courtesy of the Danish Free Press Society: One thousand prints of the cartoon, featuring the prophet wearing a turban with a lit fuse stuck in it, are up for sale for US$250 (S$379) on the group’s website. Each print is numbered and signed by the cartoonist Kurt Westergaard. ‘Now you can own an exclusive print of the most famous picture of our time,’… Read more
At this Glenn Beck-approved 9/12 Project Tea Party rally (“wherein citizens protest the government’s use of taxpayer money in its response to the economic crisis — primarily in the TARP bailout, and also the $787 economic stimulus package”), you heard your typical right-wing nutty commentary… This one was particularly telling: The transcript: Woman: [Shouts] “Burn the books!” [applause] … Man: “I don’t think you were serious about that, were you?” Woman: “I am too.” Man: “Burn all the books?!” Woman:… Read more
Flickr user jaynedemarco is back with more of her nifty artwork. The theme is: “This is what an atheist looks like.” Previous editions can be found here and here. Among the new additions: Kathy Griffin: Bruce Lee: Penn Jillette: You can see the entire collection here. (via Jayne DeMarco) Read more
I don’t claim to understand it. But I did just begin to drool. (Thanks to John for the link!) Read more