Life Without a Net
American Atheists
Examples of Christian Love
This is one of the posts that has been deleted from FOX’s Facebook page. Mike Holeschek has clearly voiced his opinion of the American Atheists’ opposition to the inclusion of a cross — and ONLY a cross — in the WTC Memorial Museum. Many more Christians are posting equally vicious and hateful comments on the … Continue reading
Hitchen’s Letter to American Atheists
Dear fellow-unbelievers, Nothing would have kept me from joining you except the loss of my voice (at least my speaking voice) which in turn is due to a long argument I am currently having with the specter of death. Nobody ever wins this argument, though there are some solid points to be made while the … Continue reading
American Atheists 2011 Wrapup
This year’s American Atheists Convention was held in Des Moines, practically dead center of both Tornado Alley and the Republican Christian Midwest. Ironically, we felt the impact of both over the weekend. On Friday, nearby St. Louis suffered through the worst tornado in fifty years to hit the area. Flights were delayed, re-routed, or cancelled, … Continue reading
More on Billboards
Predictably, PZ Myers is a fan of the new billboard. He’s about as outspoken and in-your-face as atheists get, and by any standards I can think of, the billboard isn’t nearly as inflammatory as some of PZ’s stunts. He has this to say: Might it stir a little resentment, maybe even sting Christians a little … Continue reading
Celebrate Reason?
On November 23, this billboard will be seen by motorists using the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City. Dave Silverman, President of American Atheists, said that the billboard will target people who “go through the motions” of celebrating the holiday but don’t believe in the Christ myth. “Many people follow religions and observe rituals in … Continue reading
Greetings from New Jersey
I’m sitting at the bar in the lovely Newark Liberty Renaissance Hotel. In an hour or two, I’ll be listening to Andy Thomson and later, Dan Barker. I’ve just returned from hearing Sean Faircloth speak. (He’s the Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America, by the way.) Yesterday’s highlights included Cecil Bothwell, the Ashville … Continue reading
Nate Phelps and Me
I hope to post several blogs inspired by the American Atheists Conference, but for right now, I’m going to write about the experience that was the most meaningful to me. I mentioned before going that I was anxious to hear Nate Phelps speak, and I have to say that his speech was much more than … Continue reading
American Atheists Conference
Over the next few days, I’ll be at the American Atheist Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m particularly interested in hearing Nate Phelps, the son of Pastor Fred Phelps, the mastermind behind the loving ministry known as God Hates Fags. (I’m not going to help him get hits. Google search it if you want.) I’m also … Continue reading
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