Larry King wants to know what religion you are. Apparently, atheism is a religion. But go ahead and vote for it, anyway. (via IIDB) [tags]atheist, atheism, Larry King[/tags] Read more
If you go to Cal. State Monterey Bay or UC Santa Cruz, and you’re interested in starting a student group for atheists, please let me know! If you know anyone who attends those schools and might be interested, please let me know that, too. Thanks! [tags]atheist, atheism, California, Monterey Bay, university, college, Santa Cruz[/tags] Read more
There was a segment about atheism on CBS this past weekend. TXatheist has posted a video of it on YouTube. Not the best quality, but definitely viewable: (Thanks to George for the link!) [tags]atheist, atheism, Ellen Johnson, Julia Sweeney, Christopher Hitchens, CBS Sunday Morning[/tags] Read more
The new Carnival of the Godless is at In Defence of Reason. Go check it out! The next CotG is at A Nerd’s Country Journal in two weeks. Submit your entries here! [tags]atheist, atheism, Carnival of the Godless, A Nerd’s Country Journal, In Defence of Reason[/tags] Read more
Atheist Perspective is right: Jesus and I are hanging out *way* too much. (The video’s not working on my site for some reason, so go to his and check it out!) You know, I can guess where he got my face picture… but how did he know I own that shirt?! [tags]atheist, atheism, JibJab, Jesus, Christian[/tags] Read more
This seems to be the gist of the argument: PZ Myers at Pharyngula, one of the most popular blogs in the world, reviews a book called Lifecode. It’s not a very positive review. He refers to the book and its author often over the course of several posts. [Author Stuart] Pivar is a classic crackpot, and Lifecode isn’t a science book by any measure. There is no theory there, and no evidence or observation. I can’t believe any scientist would… Read more
Not atheism related. It’s really cute, though. Especially the last 50 seconds. It’s the marriage proposal from George Aye to Sara Cantor: Yay Chicagoans! (via Gapers Block) [tags]George Aye, marriage, wedding, proposal, Sara Cantor, Chicago[/tags] Read more
They respond to the crazy angel woman: Norwegian Princess Talks To AngelsNorway’s Princess Martha Louise claims to have psychic powers and can teach people to communicate with angels. What do you think? Read more
USA Today had an opinion piece that gets to the heart of the push for cooperation between atheists and religious moderates. Tom Krattenmaker starts by buttering us atheists all up… before the criticism. Critical thinking might be to secularism what faith is to devout religious believers. Thinking rationally, questioning assumptions, embracing complexity and eschewing the black-and-white — these habits of mind are, to the champions of non-belief, a keystone of the secular worldview and a crucial part of what separates… Read more
Here’s a list of “10 Weird Religious Practices.” It includes: Mormon Temple Garments Scientology E-Meter Exorcism Jewish Kaparot Shamanism Hindu Dowry Mormon Baptism of the Dead Jainist Digambaras Islamic Niqab Jehovah’s Witnesses Refusal of Blood Transfusions Only because I was raised in it, I feel the need to point out my family is part of the other major sect of Jainism, Svetambara. People kept their clothes on at our temple. (via Bitchasaurus) [tags]atheist, atheism, religion, ritual, practices, Mormon, Temple Garments,… Read more
