I know this is shocking to you all. FOXNews is rolling its eyes at the American atheist bus campaign: Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade and Alisyn Camerota don’t understand the need for the bus campaign. They say atheists just “need a hug.” They say atheists are doing this because “misery loves company.” They say we’re feeling “left out of Christmas” because we chose to. Steve Doocy is really confused. After all, he “doesn’t feel left out during Ramadan.” He also makes… Read more
This is fairly disappointing non-answer answer from Al Gore to the question “Do you think the U.S. will ever be ready for an atheist president?” He means to say: “No, we won’t be seeing an openly atheistic person in the White House anytime in the near future.” Glad I could clear that up. Why bother with all that nuance and not offer a clear, honest answer… (Thanks to Javier for the link!) Read more
This Saturday, all over the country, there will be rallies held in support of gay marriage. This is not just a rally for the non-religious. It’d be great to see Christians, Mormons, and African-Americans at these rallies showing that they are in support of equal rights for everyone. Keith Olbermann said it well the other night: This isn’t about hate. It’s about love. It’s absurd that there are people out there who would deny other people that love and then… Read more
Liberty Counsel, a Christian Right organization, has put out its 6th annual “Naughty and Nice list” (PDF) Any business that uses the word “Christmas” is nice. Any business that uses the word “holiday” is naughty. And evil. And must be defeated. This year, you’re not supposed to shop at CostCo: Web site does not appear to celebrate Christmas. References to “Christmas” are for the items named by the manufacturer. But Wal-Mart is ok: Web site: Home (Theater) for Christmas,” “Christmas… Read more
The Atheist Bus campaign In the UK has raised over £118,718.06 (approximately $182,976.18). Now, the American Humanist Association is going for a bus campaign of their own with this ad: That ad will appear on the sides and insides of over 200 Washington D.C. Metro buses beginning next Tuesday. It was already appearing in yesterday’s issues of The New York Times and Washington Post. “Humanists have always understood that you don’t need a god to be good,” said Roy Speckhardt,… Read more
You can have your baby and eat it, too! Gotta love the description: … anyone can bake cookies shaped like circles or trees or hearts — But it takes a special kind of person to make these babies. Just stamp your fetuses out of cookie dough, pop them in the oven, and then let them gestate for a few minutes. When they’re done, your kitchen will be filled with the enchanting aroma of fresh baked fetuses. You’ll almost imagine them… Read more
My friend Anne Jackson is working on a project that could help a lot of people. Essentially, a $5 donation will purchase two pairs of shoes. The shoes will be given to those people who don’t have them and can’t afford them. … over 300 million people around the world don’t have shoes and are forced to walk around unsafe and in potentially life-threatening conditions. not only is it unsafe physically, but having to look down all the time causes… Read more
My friend Ashley interviewed Skeptic magazine publisher Michael Shermer at the recent Atheist Alliance International convention. I especially like the portion below 🙂 What other ideas (besides religion) leave you wondering how anyone could actually believe it? Read more
Dale McGowan has a large (chronological) list of secular parenting blogs. If you’re looking for anecdotes and advice from atheist parents, you’ll find plenty of great sources in the bunch! (via The Meming of Life) Read more
It’s no surprise that Evangelicals mostly voted for McCain. However, the good news is that roughly 3-4% more voted Democratic this time around than they did in 2004. Furthermore, Obama nearly doubled his support among younger evangelicals (aged 18-44) compared to John Kerry (from 16% to 32% among the 18-29 demographic). That definitely bodes well for the future, if, as I hope, it reflects a growing shift towards progressivism among younger evangelicals. Christianity Today also put together this fascinating map… Read more
