Archive for January, 2008

This Little Light of Mine, I’m Gonna Let it Shine

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

(h/t Cynical-C)

Bill Maher Named “#1 Bigot” By Actual Bigot

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The Catholic League (of Extraordinary Assholes)’s President and upstanding Pillar of the Fringe Community, Bill Donohue, has declared that Bill Maher is America’s #1 Bigot:

On his Friday night HBO program, “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Maher was joined in a discussion about UFO’s with some of the panelists. Here is what Maher had to say: “But […]

“Why Are Atheists So Angry?”

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

(h/t Cynical-C)

Son of the Son of Yet Another Stupid Church Sign

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

This bastion of profound ignorance comes to us via Hot Dogs, Pretzels and Perplexing Questions:

Redland Baptist’s God apparently doesn’t believe in grammar. Redland Baptist obviously doesn’t understand fundamentals of logic. If you’re an “atheistic seeker” then Redland Baptist is suggesting that you should probably keep looking… somewhere other than at Redland Baptist. If God doesn’t believe […]

Loneliness Linked to Anthromorphism of Animals and Religious Figures

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Via MSNBC [emphasis added]:

People who feel lonely are more likely to believe in the supernatural, whether that is God, angels or miracles, a new study finds. Humans have evolved as social creatures, so loneliness cuts to the quick. Living in groups was critical to the survival and safety of our ancient ancestors, and “complete isolation or […]

Yet Another Example of Christianist Religious Bigotry

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

From Storm Lake Pilot Tribune:

The Iowa Legislature started just over a week ago and some people were upset before the first issue was every addressed. When the session began, a Muslim Imam began the prayer in the Iowa Legislature. This is where the controversy begins. The prayer asked of “Victory over those who disbelieve,” and “Protection from […]

Y-M-C-A

Monday, January 28th, 2008

This is just wrong, but I’m posting it nonetheless. Yeah.

America: Land of the Free [White People]

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

From the Phoenix New Times News:

Two cars collided last year on Cinco de Mayo.

Considering the date, you might assume that at least one of the drivers was drunk — and you’d be right. Laura Varker was 17 years old, and she’d been tubing down the Salt River all day with her eight best girlfriends. Their […]

Christianist Pro-Life Activists Celebrate Murder

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Here’s a lovely video of Christianist “Pro-Life” Activists celebrating the murders of John Britton and James Barrett:

I’d find this video shocking if it were actually representative of something larger. I note that this presentation is likely the pinnacle of achievement for the organizers/actors and the fact that the execution is so pathetically inept and […]

I Approve Of This Message

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Found this great video via Cynical-C:

My name is Rev. Dan, and I approve of this message.