As the results for California’s Proposition 8 roll in (“No to Prop 8” means gay marriage there is secure), recall this quotation by the American Family Association’s founder Donald Wildmon, made several months ago: “If we lose California, if they defeat the marriage amendment, I’m afraid that the culture war is over and Christians have lost,” says Wildmon, a 30-year veteran of the culture war. “I’ve never said that publicly until now — but that’s just the reality of the… Read more
Can you imagine if being a Christian hurt you in a campaign? What if politicians courted the atheist vote? What if being a member of American Atheists was something unofficially required for all candidates? The Bolingbrook Babbler offers a satirical take on that sort of election in his neck of the woods: “My opponent brags about his atheism.” Said Elders in an interview with The Babbler. “But the fact that he stepped into the home of a Christian raises unsettling… Read more
by Richard Wade I was the very first person in line when my polling place opened this morning. I couldn’t wait. I wanted to be a part of history. I wanted to read in a history book years from now about the pivotal moment that Americans seized today, and be able to remember that that was me, right up there in front. While waiting for the election officials to open the door, stray lines from the St. Crispian’s Day Speech… Read more
If you’re in Washington, D.C., you may want to consider attending this press conference: Representatives from the Secular Coalition for America and the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers will be hosting a press conference to describe “the conditions and present new policy recommendations for the next administration…” The event takes place Monday, November 10th at 9:30 a.m. (EST) — or closer to 9:45 for those of you latecomers. More information can be found here. Read more
Many Christians are voting for Barack Obama today — especially younger ones. Here’s just a (very) short sampling of what some are saying. … Don Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz: A few days ago I did an interview with a writer for The Today Show, and after the interview she asked how it was evangelicals could come to believe the many lies being spread about Barack Obama. In answer I came back to the insular nature of the suburban… Read more
I don’t care that the election will be over soon. This shirt will still be awesome in years to come Reader Jennifer received it for her birthday this past Sunday! You can get your own apparel with the message at Cafepress. Read more
Well, no, that’s a lie. But I know someone who does. We’re buddies and I’m her +1. So tonight, I’ll be at the Barack Obama rally in downtown Chicago. (Somehow, I also plan to be at work Wednesday morning…) The blog’s on autopost until tomorrow night… hopefully, I’ll be able to get some interesting pictures and anecdotes to share 🙂 Read more
Pam’s House Blend has audio of Elizabeth Dole’s swan song in her (hopefully losing) Senate seat battle against Democrat Kay Hagan. It’s a robocall that went out to North Carolinian voters: The message: “There are a couple of things you should consider when you go vote. For over ten years, Kay Hagan belonged to an exclusive all-white country club in Greensboro. She has taken money and attended a fundraiser at the home of the Godless Americans PAC founder. A group… Read more
