Stop Picking on Atheists (or Knock Off the Anti-Atheist Bigotry)
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Who Are The Militant Ones?
I found this post on No Godz that perfectly expresses my sentiments regarding the Tulsa World's recent article regarding the atheist billboards that are going up in T-town this week.
You'll have to scroll down to the post with the same title as this one.
Christian definition of an Atheist Militant: any atheist who speaks up, even if there's no violence or aggression involved.
You'll have to scroll down to the post with the same title as this one.
Christian definition of an Atheist Militant: any atheist who speaks up, even if there's no violence or aggression involved.
New Blog Added To My List
I have added The Atheist Revolution to the Ex-Wingnut family of Really Cool Atheist Blogs.
Check out the Atheist Revolution's article Lessons From The Damon Fowler Case.
I can attest to the fact that atheist kids face this shit every day in the South.
While we can, and must do better, I must also say that I was impressed with the fact that Damon received $15K in scholarship money from the Friendly Atheist blog.
Click on the above link to contribute.Please.
You might try and log to the Atheist Community of Tulsa Facebook page and leave a message of support for Damon. I'm sure he would appreciate it.
Meantime, let's have some discussion on how we can better respond to this horseshit in the future.
Check out the Atheist Revolution's article Lessons From The Damon Fowler Case.
I can attest to the fact that atheist kids face this shit every day in the South.
While we can, and must do better, I must also say that I was impressed with the fact that Damon received $15K in scholarship money from the Friendly Atheist blog.
Click on the above link to contribute.Please.
You might try and log to the Atheist Community of Tulsa Facebook page and leave a message of support for Damon. I'm sure he would appreciate it.
Meantime, let's have some discussion on how we can better respond to this horseshit in the future.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Left Hemispheres: Sam Harris: Is Christian Morality Psychopathic?
Left Hemispheres: Sam Harris: Is Christian Morality Psychopathic?: "This is an excerpt from the Harris vs. Craig we previously posted, but I thought this was a nice, short example of that debate. Sometimes..."
A 11-minute excerpt from a 2-hour debate between Sam Harris, author of "Letter to a Christian Nation,The End of Faith, and "The Moral Landscape" , and William Lane Craig, leading christian apologist. You can also access the entire debate from the link.
All of Sam Harris'books are available from Amazon, and I especially recommend Letter to a Christian Nation.
If you're christian, you may not be after you read it.
If you're secular, it is a wake-up call for secular people to combat the right wing christian movement that seeks to trash our constitution and take away freedom from anyone who isn't like them.
But don't just take my word for it. Buy the book and read it for yourself.
A 11-minute excerpt from a 2-hour debate between Sam Harris, author of "Letter to a Christian Nation,The End of Faith, and "The Moral Landscape" , and William Lane Craig, leading christian apologist. You can also access the entire debate from the link.
All of Sam Harris'books are available from Amazon, and I especially recommend Letter to a Christian Nation.
If you're christian, you may not be after you read it.
If you're secular, it is a wake-up call for secular people to combat the right wing christian movement that seeks to trash our constitution and take away freedom from anyone who isn't like them.
But don't just take my word for it. Buy the book and read it for yourself.
Blag Hag: Atheist Barbie
Blag Hag: Atheist Barbie: "I've never been a fan of Barbie (shocker, I know). My family always tried to buy them for me, but I wanted nothing more than to play with Le..."
Blag Hag: The Unbelievers: New Atheism and the Old Boy's Clu...
Blag Hag: The Unbelievers: New Atheism and the Old Boy's Clu...: "I highly recommend this article by Victoria Bekiempis at Bi tch Media . It's one of the most well-rounded, unbiased, well-researched article..."
And, required reading for anyone who cares about the future of the secular movement.
And, required reading for anyone who cares about the future of the secular movement.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Commentary on Previous Post
Luv the fact that over $9000 has been raised in support of Damon Fowler's future educational endeavors.
Makes a nice FU to the christian haters.
Why the hell do christians continue to assert that theirs is a loving god, when the available evidence (such as this incident) proves otherwise?
Makes a nice FU to the christian haters.
Why the hell do christians continue to assert that theirs is a loving god, when the available evidence (such as this incident) proves otherwise?
Blag Hag: Another rage-filled Damon update
Blag Hag: Another rage-filled Damon update: "From the Support Damon facebook group (which Damon's brother is updating): 'This may sound like a petty update but Damon's parent's (my par..."
Saturday, May 21, 2011
In Support of Damon Fowler
Greetings, Damon, from the buckle of the bible belt!
First of all, I salute the courage that you have displayed. You have earned the respect and admiration of thousands and thousands of people all over the world. Many wish they had your courage at your age, and there can be no doubt but that many will be inspired by your example.
By now, I'm sure you have heard or read this hundreds of times, but it bears repeating:
IT GETS BETTER.
There is a vast and beautiful world beyond the narrow-minded confines of Bastrop, LA.
A world that is vastly more tolerant of people like you, me and the rest of us non-believers who constitute as much as 1/5th of the American population.
By now, you are no doubt aware that a scholarship fund has been set up for you by Hemant Mehta at his Friendly Atheist blog.
That should give you a jump-start for your future college plans.
I hope you're not upset when I say that I almost feel sorry for the fools that infringed upon your rights.Because if I understand the law correctly, they just bought themselves a major lawsuit. A lawsuit they can't win. And they're going to have to justify to the good people of Bastrop why they wasted the taxpayers money by opening up the school district to a legal battle they just can't win.
You may be wondering, How did it all come to this?
I'll tell you why, young warrior.
Because like most criminals, they thought they could get away with it.
And like most criminals, they're going to find out that they can't.
Stay Strong.Stay Safe.
For the benefit of those who are new to this story, you can check out Friendly Atheist for details
First of all, I salute the courage that you have displayed. You have earned the respect and admiration of thousands and thousands of people all over the world. Many wish they had your courage at your age, and there can be no doubt but that many will be inspired by your example.
By now, I'm sure you have heard or read this hundreds of times, but it bears repeating:
IT GETS BETTER.
There is a vast and beautiful world beyond the narrow-minded confines of Bastrop, LA.
A world that is vastly more tolerant of people like you, me and the rest of us non-believers who constitute as much as 1/5th of the American population.
By now, you are no doubt aware that a scholarship fund has been set up for you by Hemant Mehta at his Friendly Atheist blog.
That should give you a jump-start for your future college plans.
I hope you're not upset when I say that I almost feel sorry for the fools that infringed upon your rights.Because if I understand the law correctly, they just bought themselves a major lawsuit. A lawsuit they can't win. And they're going to have to justify to the good people of Bastrop why they wasted the taxpayers money by opening up the school district to a legal battle they just can't win.
You may be wondering, How did it all come to this?
I'll tell you why, young warrior.
Because like most criminals, they thought they could get away with it.
And like most criminals, they're going to find out that they can't.
Stay Strong.Stay Safe.
For the benefit of those who are new to this story, you can check out Friendly Atheist for details
Friday, May 20, 2011
Blag Hag: Want to help Damon Fowler?
Blag Hag: Want to help Damon Fowler?: "Hemant Mehta of Friendly Atheist is living up to his name - he's started a scholarship fund for Damon Fowler , and it's already raised $3,00..."
Blag Hag: Despicable
Blag Hag: Despicable: "An update on Damon Fowler's struggles getting prayer removed from his graduation. Tonight was his school's 'Class Night,' which is apparentl..."
...a tradition in the South.
Along with death threats for standing up for the Constitution.
In the next post, I will post details for helping out this young man, who has apparently been disowned by his loving christian mother for his courageous stand.
...a tradition in the South.
Along with death threats for standing up for the Constitution.
In the next post, I will post details for helping out this young man, who has apparently been disowned by his loving christian mother for his courageous stand.
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