Yes, I know. You’ve been thinking about this for weeks now. Hemant’s turning 24 today. What should I get him for his birthday? I’ll help you out. A Plasma TV. To watch Joel Osteen. The Intelligent Design vs. Evolution Board Game. A nun. Thongs. (That’s right. Plural. Only because they’re funny.) Copies of I Sold My Soul on eBay. (Ok, I don’t *need* them, per se… I have the manuscript right next to me. But boosting my Amazon Sales Rank… Read more
This will be shot down quickly, I anticipate. James Cameron, of Titanic fame, is promoting a documentary he produced. And in New York on Monday, he will hold a press conference where “he will reveal three coffins, supposedly those of Jesus of Nazareth, his mother Mary and Mary Magdalene.” In a new documentary, Producer Cameron and his director, Simcha Jacobovici, make the starting claim that Jesus wasn’t resurrected –the cornerstone of Christian faith– and that his burial cave was discovered… Read more
I’m speaking near the University of Memphis for a secular student group next month. A student from that school I’ve been in contact with sent me information about what he’s been seeing on campus recently. There are flyers, posters, and writings-on-chalkboards that say something to the effect of “We’re sorry. Ask us why…” There’s no reference to who “us” is. There’s just a link to a website: http://imsorryaskwhy.com/. And if you go to the website (and make your way past… Read more
The Supreme Court case is on Wednesday and it’s getting more and more publicity. Freedom From Religion Foundation co-presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor will appear on a CBS Evening News segment tomorrow night (the 24th)! The Madison, Wisconsin radio station that hosts FFRF’s weekly radio show, Madison’s Progressive Talk The Mic 92.1, is also hosting a blog that Annie Laurie and Dan will update frequently during the next week. Right now, it’s a great source of information about… Read more
Publishers Weekly has put out a review of Jim and Casper Go to Church! You can also read the first chapter of the book here (PDF). [tags]Jim Henderson, Matt Casper, George Barna, Publishers Weekly, Jim and Casper Go to Church[/tags] Read more
According to Sepia Mutiny, Desi (Indian) Atheists = Daytheists. The writer of this post, Ennis, says: I have a number of brown friends who are staunch, one might even say devout, atheists but you’d never know it because they are very private about their beliefs… when it comes to matters of religion and God, these desi atheists (==> daytheists) are still in the closet because of the social costs involved in exposing themselves. Ennis goes on to mention that atheism… Read more
Last night, I went to a book signing where Chris Mooney (The Republican War on Science) was one of the speakers. (more…) Read more
I’ve written about the Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation Supreme Court case a couple times now. The case will be presented to the high court next Wednesday, February 28. If you live in DC and want to show your support, there will be a rally for FFRF at 9:30 am (EST) next Wednesday morning outside the Supreme Court building. ABC News just published an article on Annie Laurie Gaylor and the FFRF. Go read it! [tags]atheist, atheism, Hein v…. Read more
Remember History teacher David Paszkiewicz, the guy who was caught on tape preaching to his class? Remember how the student who taped him, Matthew LaClair, got death threats from the community of Kearny, NJ? Well, the case is (somewhat) resolved… As of Tuesday night, there is no teaching religion in Kearny schools– The school board adopted that policy. Sounds good, right? Well, the teacher still has his job. And the school adopted another another policy months ago: No tape recorders… Read more
I mentioned last week that I would be a guest on a Christian TV show called Life Today. I found out that if you are in that area and you’d like to be in the audience, free tickets are available! C’mon and show your support! (And if you don’t live near Dallas, I fully expect you to fly out there and join us.) The show is filmed at 1801 West Euless Boulevard in Euless, Texas 76040 (near Dallas). Taping will… Read more
