Monthly Archives: August 2009

Does Reddit Suppress Atheist Bloggers and News?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by ylooshi

You might have noticed that I don’t have a Reddit link on my blog. I used to. But the plugin I was using didn’t get upgraded or properly installed in the current version of WordPress and I never really figured … Continue reading →

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Bible Classes in Texas -It’s Now the Law

Posted on August 19, 2009 by ylooshi

Image via Wikipedia I live in Texas. I have a 2nd grader. I don’t know what grade they start it in, but Texas will begin teaching the bible as literature. Not all bibles. Just the one belonging to the Christian … Continue reading →

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No Prayers From Me

Posted on August 18, 2009 by ylooshi

Image by Getty Images via Daylife But I truly wish the best health for Don Wildmon, the founder of the American Family Association. I’ve been quite critical of the AFA and Wildmon over the years, and I think he’s a … Continue reading →

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Theme Update

Posted on August 18, 2009 by ylooshi

I just realized that my previous theme didn’t show a “Comments” link or the comments unless you clicked on the post title, so I’ve temporarily changed the theme until I find one that suits my needs. I’m looking for a … Continue reading →

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Bill Donohue is still a Wackjob

Posted on August 18, 2009 by ylooshi

Image via Wikipedia Bill Donohue is that old white guy in his underwear that calls himself the “Catholic League,” and pretends to be an anti-defamation organization. As if one could actually defame a cult like Catholicism. And he absolutely despises … Continue reading →

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Ken Ham is a Racist

Posted on August 11, 2009 by ylooshi

And probably a bigot. And he’s pissed at PZ Myers for pointing it out. As many know, PZ Myers of the Pharyngula blog, has visited the Creation Museum created by creationist nutter Ken Ham. And he took pictures so the … Continue reading →

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Eddie Tabash on the Religious Right

Posted on August 10, 2009 by ylooshi

This is an older video (2007), but its still relevant. The beginning includes some good arguments against the notion that the United States was founded as Christian nation.

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Cat wrangling and Atheist bus ads in Iowa

Posted on August 10, 2009 by ylooshi

Its often said that organizing atheists is like herding cats. And, while cliche, it’s probably closer to truth than not. Recent polls and surveys in the United States reveal a large and growing segment of the population who consider “none” … Continue reading →

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