Ray Comfort comments on the video that made him (in)famous to atheists online: I was introduced on a radio interview recently as being “internationally hated by atheists.” To what do I attribute this great honor? Obviously, to my dumb banana video. It spread my name like soft and tasteless butter all over the world. And so I have this unique and wonderful blog that is frequented by atheists. I never thought that I would some day thank God for that… Read more
It’s always scary to plan a gathering for atheists. You don’t know how many people will attend, or what they’ll be like, or if they’ll enjoy meeting the others. It’s always nice, though, to hear of first meetings that are successful. Benj and Red helped put together a gathering for the Filipino Freethinkers in one week — and 26 people showed up. Very impressive, considering the first atheist meeting I ever put together brought in about three people… Hopefully, his… Read more
The information about the position is up on their website if you or anyone else you know would like to apply! I hope with SCA’s increased presence in Washington, D.C. over the past few years, the lobbyist talent pool is even larger than before and we can find someone as comparable and likable as Lori Lipman Brown. Read more
A few random questions as you prepare to watch the Super Bowl commercials: Can you support the Arizona Cardinals when their quarterback Kurt Warner seems to mention Jesus in every sentence? (And even draws him?) Are any of you rooting against him specifically because he’s so open about his Christianity? Are Christians allowed to root against him? Will Warner pull a Tebow? How soon into the game will Warner’s faith be mentioned? (I’m aware plenty of the Pittsburgh Steelers are… Read more
We have added one more contributor to this site, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy his contributions. Please welcome Ron Gold! Ron writes the Invisible Pink Unicorn blog and is a Political Science graduate from the University of Minnesota. You can read more about him at the About the Contributors page. Feel free to say hello! Read more
You’ve already seen the original atheist bus campaign sign: But what would you write on a blank bus sign…? You can write your own atheist bus campaign ad here! Hell, it doesn’t have to be about atheism. Be creative, upload your image, and share your links! (via BlueLyon) Read more
This is pretty cool — especially for any Richard Dawkins fan. Dawkins will be speaking at the American Atheists Convention in Atlanta this April. AA is having a random drawing for anyone who is a due-paying member, registered for the convention, and wanting to be entered. The winner gets the chance to introduce Dawkins before he speaks 🙂 How cool would that be? What would you say if you had the chance? All the details about the drawing are here. Read more
There will be celebrations all over the place to mark Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday. But this one in Rhode Island (PDF) looks like it’ll be a blast. It’s sponsored by Charlie’s Playhouse and it’ll take place in the city of Pawtucket (a mecca for any Family Guy fan) on February 15th. What are you doing to celebrate the occasion of Darwin’s Bicentennial? Read more
I swear, this exact child has appeared in other costumes before… I must find his parents. And thank them. (via MyConfinedSpace) Read more
If you’re a high school or college atheist, you have a month left to apply for the $2,000 Founders’ Scholarship from American Atheists. Definitely worth pursuing if your atheist identity is a big part of your life! Read more
