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Bruce Ramsey and Lynne Varney regularly squabble on a Seattle Times Editorial blog series called Civil Disagreement. Today’s topic: the recent 9th Circuit ruling upholding “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance. I’m posting this for two reasons: First, it’s topical and we’re interested in this sort of thing. Second, it’s good to know that [...]
Isn’t that a little on the nose? I mean, I thought you’re supposed to just HINT at the coming of the Dominion of God, right? I’m trying to be serious here, but every time I try to contextualize this video appropriately, I stumble into the phrase “a growing storm” and I can’t stop laughing. Janet [...]
Missed this one a couple days ago, but just catching up now. Yes, let us all remind ourselves that without God, there can be no morality. Gay News Watch | Papal aide, Vatican men’s choir in gay prostitution ring “Put on some music, swallow a Viagra, and adelante!” That’s the headline in Europe today following [...]
Judi Gladstone, one of the Secular Jewish Circle co-founders, will be facilitating a discussion of the “You are not alone” billboard at two Seattle public libraries in February (selected for their proximity to the billboard on Lake City Way). While this will be an opportunity for outreach for our secular Jewish organization, it’s also meant [...]
This disgraceful letter to the editor appeared in The Tacoma News Tribune today, and made me just see red: Christians stepping up; where are atheists? By Brad Eleken, of Graham My prayers go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and I will help by donating through a Christian charity. I am thankful [...]
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They’re getting younger every year. My assistant shows off the Seattle Atheists holiday sign on the capitol grounds in Olympia on Saturday. About 15 people and Fox News were in attendance, but none of the hyper-religious crowds from last year.
… not posture for political gain and tilt at windmills? I call BS on this. via Jesse Galef, via FriendlyAtheist A bill sponsored by 19 House Republicans wants to reaffirm that people can celebrate Christmas and mention God. I’m guessing this is in response to a gross misunderstanding of current legal concerns over displays that [...]
Via BoingBoing: Rick Warren does the right thing Rick Warren has officially come out against the proposed laws in Uganda that would make homosexuality a crime, punishable by death in some cases. In an open letter to the pastors of Uganda (with whom Warren has a great deal of influence from his missionary work) the [...]
In addition to the ongoing SeasonLESS food drive, Seattle Atheists is working on a new project, in cooperation with Operation Paperback, which will provide paperback books for the troops. Donated books will have a little sticker inside to show that they were donated by Seattle Atheists. Jenny, who is running the project, will be posting [...]