This is only slightly better than 72 grapes: (via Heathen.tv) [tags]atheist, atheism, Family Guy[/tags] Read more
In a recent article about Minnesota Atheist’s new Air America radio show (iTunes link), our buddy Bjorn is quoted: A backup host will be Bjorn Watland, a 25-year-old computer-systems analyst from Minneapolis. He said he joined the organization last year as a form of support when his mother “flipped out” upon learning he was an atheist. Mom has recovered, he said, but atheism still carries a stigma — even among those in his generation. “The biggest thing I want to… Read more
Jessica Hagy’s book is now available for pre-order! I’m excited. Indexed (the blog) is always thought-provoking and hilarious. And since my birthday is only three days before her February 28th release, it makes your job of buying me a present that much easier. You can check out some of my favorite Indexed cartoons here, here, here, here, and here. I’m pre-ordering my copy tonight. [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] Read more
The Iowa Atheist Alliance changed its name. The group should now be called “Atheists United for a Rational America.” In other words, A.U.R.A. The tagline: A.U.R.A.: “Nothing mysterious about it!” Cute 🙂 The group’s website was started by Dr. Lydia Hartunian, the woman behind the Great American God Out. If you’re living in Iowa, keep tabs on the site for future meeting dates! [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] Read more
For the Asian readers out there… The third comment cracked me up. First Indian-American Governor ElectedWith his swearing in as governor of Louisiana on Monday, Republican Bobby Jindal became the first Indian-American to head a U.S. state. What do you think? Read more
Before he passed away in 2006, Philip Paulson had fought for 17 years to have the cross on Mount Soledad removed. It’s still there, but the city of San Diego has lost its case in court and must pay Paulson’s lawyer, James McElroy, a settlement of around $750,000. It’s not the $1,400,000 that McElroy wanted, and the land is now in the hands of the federal government, but it’s a moral victory, I suppose… I’m curious where the award money… Read more
Usually when you hear about a pastor violating his church’s tax-exempt status by endorsing a candidate, the candidate is conservative, Born-Again, Republican, anti-gay, anti-woman, etc. That’s not always the case, though. Americans United for Separation of Church and State is asking the IRS to look into a church whose pastor recently endorsed Barack Obama: Obama spoke during services at the Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ in Las Vegas on Jan. 13 in what the Las Vegas Review-Journal described… Read more
Luca Novelli, an Italian science writer, is “in the process of recreating Charles Darwin’s historic second voyage of HMS Beagle.” The final stops will take place in February of next year, 200 years (to the month) after Darwin’s birth. The Humanist Network News interviews Novelli in the latest issue: What gave you the idea to do this? In year 2000 I wrote a book for young people about Darwin, as part of a collection of biographies on great scientists, which… Read more
Bob Wire was visited by a couple female Christians last weekend… so he decided to indulge them in conversation: “What took you so long?” I said, bracing myself for the intervention. The younger of the two gave me a quizzical look, then took a step forward and opened up her Bible, pointing to a lengthy passage. “I assume you’re familiar with the Lord’s Prayer. When was the last time you said it out loud?” “Oh, not since the fourth quarter… Read more