It’s a new poll on Beliefnet, so not many votes have been cast yet. Still, the obvious answer is apparently not so obvious to everyone else. Currently winning: “Yes, but not with specific solutions.” We can change that, right? Read more
Questions inspired by Ask MetaFilter: As an atheist (or Agnostic/Humanist/what-have-you), are you putting up a Christmas tree this year? If so, are you making any modifications to it…? What are they? (Thanks to G for the link!) Read more
I don’t know when Kate at Dorid Designs is going to make this available to the public. But when she does, I’ll want the atheist coloring book: Poor Mary. Someone needs to get her a present that will make her happy. Read more
Maybe atheists ought to place this version of the Nativity scene at the state Capitol buildings: I’m sure if we did that, though, people would be stealing Baby FSMs left and right… (via Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster) Read more
Looks like Springfield, Illinois may get a taste of what Olympia, Washington has been dealing with the past week. At the Illinois Capitol building today, the Freedom From Religion Foundation will be putting up a red-and-green version of its infamous sign: Let’s be clear on this: FFRF isn’t doing this because they think atheists deserve special treatment from the government. They want equal treament. There is a Nativity scene already at the Capitol. Therefore, other religions (and atheists) have a… Read more
Washington State Senator Jim Dunn (R) — a Christian — made this appalling comment yesterday: “It is time to chase out all the Jews and evildoers,” Dunn said. There has been no backlash. Oh wait. My bad. He wasn’t talking about Jews… “It is time to chase out of the house of God all the unbelievers and evildoers,” Dunn said. Ah. Now it all makes sense. He’s anti-atheist, not anti-Semitic. That’s ok, right? No wonder the media doesn’t care. Dunn… Read more
Here’s a dilemma for you, courtesy of reader Travis: I have been composing music for some time now. I am a member and contributor to a site called ccMixter.org where music artists can submit sounds, loops, a cappellas, vocals, remixes, and more. I found a vocal on the site that was open and available to be remixed. The vocals were about how God is real, how we should believe in God, etc… I decided to remix these vocals — add… Read more
There’s something so wrong about how I am getting several emails telling me about this… And yet it feels so right. I now have another item for my Christmas wish list: Can you imagine how tasty your Cinnamon Toast Crunch would be if it came from that thing? Or, better yet, why not fill it up with some of these for your next party? The possibilities are endless… 🙂 (Thanks to all who sent the link!) Read more
Jean is 18 but she just discovered she’s an atheist. It’s heartbreaking and exciting at the same time to watch her say this. It might be because we know it’s one of the first times she’s ever said, “I’m an atheist.” It’s almost as if you can see her trying to comprehend it herself as she’s making the video: That was a couple days ago. Now, the tougher question: Should she tell the parental units? I don’t think she needs… Read more
This Wednesday, gay rights supporters are encouraged to celebrate Day without a Gay: On December 10, you are encouraged not to call in sick to work. You are encouraged to call in “gay” — and donate your time to service! That’s not possible for everyone, though. SarahH let me know of an alternative way to show your support: Project Postcard, where you send a postcard to Barack Obama letting him know you want him to support (or at least tell… Read more
