Blog Profile / Friendly Atheist
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| Filed Under: | Religion / Atheism | |
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| Archived Since: | February 23, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
What Has Religion Done for Us This Month? Episode 7
Daniel is back with another montage of some of the awful things done in the name of God over the past month: (via ConversationWithA)
Atheist Church Coming to New York City Bikini Bar
The Sunday Assembly, the "atheist church service" that has made a splash in London and beyond, is coming to America this summer and the first service has been scheduled to take place in Manhattan on June 30th at 12:30p at Tobacco Road,...Show More Summary
Free Parking for the Religious in This British Town, but Atheists Are Out of Luck
If you happen to find yourself in Woking, Surrey, a large British town of some 100,000 people, you might be entitled to free Sunday parking in local municipal garages. But there's a catch: the offer is valid only if you're religious. In that case, a local church or mosque will validate your parking stub. Show More Summary
Hey, New Zealand, Stop Trying to Be Like America
Another public school. Another prayer. Another administrator who thinks those two things belong together.
The only surprising thing is that this is happening in Auckland, New Zealand.
At the beginning of the day at Kelston Intermediate School, students recite karakia -- a Maori prayer. Show More Summary
Christian College Expels Lesbian Student, Then Demands Repayment of Scholarships
When Danielle Powell fell in love with the woman she would marry, it ended up costing her nearly $6,000 -- and her education.
Powell was finishing her psychology degree at Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska, when she started openly dating Michelle Rogers. Show More Summary
What Do Atheists Think Happens When We Die?
As I said yesterday, I'm working on a project with a local professor called The Atheist Voice in which I tackle some burning question people often ask atheists. The video below answers the question: What happens when we die? We'd love...Show More Summary
Catholic School Teacher Loses Her Job Because She’s a Victim of Domestic Abuse
Who would Jesus fire?
Catholic Holy Trinity School in El Cajon, California told second-grade teacher Carie Charlesworth she is out of a job. Charlesworth's infraction? Funny story: There isn't one.
She is a victim of a stalker who happens to be her ex-husband. Show More Summary
How Do You Tell Your Parents You’re an Atheist?
I'm working on a project with a local professor called The Atheist Voice in which I tackle some burning question people often ask atheists... It's more or less off-the-cuff, so you'll have to forgive me if I missed saying something totally...Show More Summary
Children’s Museum, Citing ‘Religious Beliefs,’ Says Same-Sex Couples Are Welcome As Long As They Pay More
Florida resident Karen Lee-Duffell has two young kids, and a wife with whom she's been together for 12 years. The four of them love the Jacksonville Hands-On Children's Museum.
Well, make that loved. You see, when Lee-Duffell wantedShow More Summary
Gov. Rick Perry: ‘Religious Freedom Does Not Mean Freedom From Religion’
We knew this was going to happen weeks ago but it's finally official: You won't be punished in Texas if you say "Merry Christmas" (everyone can breathe out now):
The bill, signed into law Thursday by Governor Rick Perry, promises that teachers and students can say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hanukkah" or "happy holidays" without repercussion. Show More Summary
This Woman is Being Denied U.S. Citizenship Because She’s an Atheist
On Thursday, I received an email from Chris Johnson, familiar to readers of this site because he's been working on a multimedia book about atheists and what gives them joy and meaning in life.
It turned out his 64-year-old stepmother was applying to become an official U.S. Show More Summary
Good Reasons to Be Scared of Atheists
David Hayward is on a roll with his list of reasons to be scared of atheists:
4. There are some atheists out there who would challenge your beliefs and question your assumptions, even respectfully, which can make for a very difficult conversation.
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Speaking in the Carolinas This Weekend
Just a quick reminder that I'll be speaking in North and South Carolina this weekend! All the events are free (donations accepted!), kids are welcome to attend, and I might dance at one of the talks. Maybe. Details are below: Group:Show More Summary
No, Salon, Atheists Are Not ‘Just as Obnoxious as Christians’
Mary Elizabeth Williams, writing for Salon, thinks that atheists are "just as obnoxious as Christians." She lowers us to their level because atheists recently fought to be treated like Christians in a Florida school district.
Atheists...Show More Summary
House Votes Down Amendment Allowing Non-religious Military Chaplains, but 150 Democrats Voted for It
Earlier this week, Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) put forth an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would allow for non-religious military chaplains:
The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the appointment, as officers...Show More Summary
I’m Just Like a Hollywood Actor!
Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute can't believe that the Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board voted 6-1 to overturn the ban on The Perks of Being a Wallflower earlier this week, so she's griping about how kids...Show More Summary
If Christians Want to Pray During Their Graduation Speeches, They Should Read the Bible First
This is a guest post by Alise Wright.
The most famous example of this year's list of Christian students being unashamed of their faith was South Carolina student Roy Costner IV. The Pickens County School Board had banned prayers in the graduation speeches and he had written one that had been approved by the board. Show More Summary
Public School Superintendent Tells Graduating Students to Live Up to God’s Expectations
Is there anyone who doesn't abuse his or her position at graduation ceremonies anymore? Already this spring, we've seen student speakers and teachers use their power to promote prayer, and now we have a superintendent doing it, too.
Earlier...Show More Summary
Pew Study Shows That 48% of LGBT Adults Are Non-Religious
A new survey of LGBT adults by the Pew Research Center reveals a lot about the intersection of homosexuality and religion.
Let's run through the data (PDF):
When it comes to the religious beliefs of LGBT adults, 48% are non-religious and as astonishing 17% of them are atheists or agnostics:
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The Christian Alphabet
I knew Christians had their own language, but I didn't know they had their own alphabet, too: I take issue with the word for the letter X... Oh. And the whole childhood indoctrination thing, too. Can't forget that. (via Christian Nightmares)