So today it was Russell and Matt, taking, among others, a call from a repeat doof who apparently thinks knowledge works by simple assertion. Oh well…as usual, below is where you say the things you think.
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May 10 2013
Theists Have the Best P.R. Machine Ever III
Part I and Part II are also posted on this blog. P.R. Claim: Religion fosters family closeness and family values. Last night I watched “Polygamy USA.” I am aware that polygamous LDS is not standard LDS. And, further, LDS isn’t standard “Christian.” But what I saw that disturbed me, had nothing to do with …
May 05 2013
Open thread on episode #812
Today, Jeff and Martin (that’s me!) did the show as host and co-host for the first time in at least ten years! It was an absolute blast, we had a number of very good calls, and the technical glitches that occurred — no opening music or background graphic — kind of made the whole affair …
May 01 2013
Those vicious, vicious atheists!
Aww, Ken Ham has his tighty whities in a twist. You know what I have to say to that? So I suppose you’ve all seen that mind-numbingly horrific and awful 4th grade Christian “science quiz” that’s been making the rounds on Facebook? The one that’s totally real, and that makes anyone operating at higher than …
Apr 29 2013
#811 Open Thread: “Crazy Beliefs” (Or, what paranormal powers did you believe you had?)
Yesterday’s program with Matt and Tracie (me), featured a brief reading of a thread where people posted nutty beliefs they used to hold about paranormal abilities or experiences. Other items mentioned included the importance of supporting groups like “Black Nonbelievers” (blacknonbelievers.org), who face unique issues based on their demographics, which may not be addressed by …
Apr 26 2013
You really, really, really don’t want to read this.
No, seriously…you don’t want to read this. The other day, I got an e-mail that read: “I think I am the only Human on Earth that can convert you to Christianity. Please contact me. Maybe we can talk on the phone and than set-up a live interview. I could explain the real position of the Bible. Ask a pendulum …
Mar 31 2013
American Atheists Convention 2013 recap: Friday
Russell here. Lucky me, the 2013 American Atheists convention was held in Austin this year, which meant that all I had to do was shell out money for a ticket and no travel or lodging fees. I’d be crazy to pass up such an opportunity! I’m a couple of days behind on blogging the experience, …
Mar 25 2013
Kirk Cameron, Shithead: “Kill the infidel!”
Okay, we all know that Kirk Cameron is a has-been actor from the ’80s whose minimal intellect has reduced him to partnering with professional joke Ray Comfort, a deal which, in a country full of similarly stupid people, has proven more lucrative than actually pursuing acting work would have been for him. So you’d already …
Mar 25 2013
Breatharianism is big business
The guy who called the show with wild claims of people who live their entire lives without eating or drinking, emailed us today.
Mar 22 2013
The Slymepitters might benefit from this one
Apropos of everything relating to current discussions about misogyny, in the atheist/skeptical community as well as the world at large, John Scalzi boils everything you need to know down to a couple of sentences. Now go have a good weekend.
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