Lets say we removed all non Christians from and area of the US. What do you suppose would happen? I think Christians have some crazy notion that everything would be just peachy. Life would be paradise! There would be no violence, no differences and peace for all. Right? Does history show otherwise? Without something for them to disagree on would they slowly divide and destroy themselves over time? What do you think would happen?

silly silly rick santorum

demanding that pornography go away

so that christians can pretend like

their way is the only game in town

(ban pornography, ban same-sex marriage,

ban sugar, ban television, ban books, ban

conversation not concerning “god” or “jesus,”

ban penises & ban vaginas (after they have

done their “duty” popping out lil’ rugrats like

it was going out of fashion in the name of the

“lord”)

so that…

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Oh come on now, you know where this entry is going. If you've been an atheist for any amount of time beyond a few days, someone WILL ask you a variation of this question.

Why don't you pick on the Hindus?

Why don't you pick on the Pagans?

Why don't you pick on the Buddhists?

I used to think that this sort of question was a defense mechanism, someone cornered asking why we big bad atheists are picking on one of the Abrahamic traditions (I have a soft spot for…

I have never understood why secularist spend some much time making speeches at colleges (that are typicaly fully of other secularist).  when if we truely want knowledge to spread we need to think about this like the enemy.  Give books, and do speeches at prisons ( a place fully of people who would love to attend something that helps time go by, and people who are in desperate need for knowledge) or at underfudinded public schools in communities where there is often as many churches at drug…

I must confess, I've never written down my thoughts before. This being my first will make it a learning experience.

When I consider where I've come from and what I've endured in life, I count my many blessings for the creative mindset that's brought me to where I am today. It's funny, I don't recall ever having a thought that wasn't followed by a somehow more logical second opinion. I have yet to discover a problem that cannot be solved if enough careful…

I just can't seem to resist getting into discussions with a certain woman on Facebook.  She's not my friend, but she's a friend of a friend, so occasionally we can both comment on the common person's posts.  

Yesterday she told me, again, that I'm not an atheist.  She says I am an agnostic because I don't think I can know for sure whether or not there is a deity.  This is true, but I also don't believe any deity exists.  This is a bit of semantics, really, but what I can't get over is…

one US soldier gets blamed for killing 16 civilians in

Afghanistan,

and the whole world is chattering

like they did when the qu'rans were burned---

this time, after the 16 were shot dead,

they were rounded up & set ablaze---

this time, humans were burned.

so as the media affixes Staff Sgt. Robert Bales’ head

atop a sharp stake

has this put anything in perspective?

for the idiots out there who still…

A customer service rep from AT&T just said this to me and I called back to file a complaint. Completely futile I'm sure. Just wondering how you all deal with this "blessed day" stuff. 

I just joined TA today after having been 'lurking' for months... so, "Hello!"

I am currently attending an intensive outpatient therapy group that meets every day. I'm dealing with some unresolved, and until very recently, unremembered incidents from my childhood. "Graduating" tomorrow, tyvm!

There are many different types of people in this group, dealing with some pretty serious issues. Even though I'm there as part of the group, folks usually gravitate to me for reassurance…

"Personally, do you consider yourself to be a religious person? (Total % YES)"

This last weekend I was at the pharmacy waiting for a prescription to be filled and picked up a copy of the Journal de Montreal.…

My travels

I'm very fortunate to get to travel A LOT. Performing as a musician on cruise ships has gotten me around the world and elsewhere...

Many of the tours that I get to escort (particularly in Europe) go to cathedrals, churches, mosques, synagogues and museums that are full of religious art, sculpture, history,…

I've been mulling over this idea that all christians, muslims, etc actually pray/worship the same deity.  In the same place of worship, you will find people who believe god hates homosexuals and non-believers as well as people who believe god is an ever-loving deity who considers us all his children.  Now, this isn't a minute distinction.  This isn't exactly the same type of situation that arises between a fundamentalist trying to convince moderates to not wear mixed fiber clothing is it? …

I was reminded a few weeks ago about another tool religions often use to recruit and keep members: scare tactics.  Unfortunately my dad passed away about a month ago.  He was spiritual, and somewhat religious, so his funeral was held at the non-denominational church he and his wife favored.  A fiery preacher whose book my dad recently read and liked “graced” us with being the keynote speaker at the service.  Given that he didn’t actually know my dad, I didn’t expect him to speak long or…

I like this font because I am just in the mood for a comical font. Well I guess being an atheist is better than being a christian or catholic in some large group. I like having a small strong group to withstand any other religion. If anyone reads this (I doubt you will) I hope you feel the same views I have felt for the past couple of years. Besides that...  how is everyone else?

I wrote this silly song about people who have religious tattoos. It's fairly non-denominational, but I think the secular community is the real audience!

Pardon the sour notes & be sure to stay until the plagal cadence at the very end!

Hope you enjoy!

edit: I guess HTML is no good?

http://soundcloud.com/matthew-funtime/jesus-tattoo-demo

NOT SAFE FOR WORK.

In a press release today last week, Maryam Namazie formally announced the #nudephotorevolutionary calendar.  As Aliaa Magda Elmahdy chose to stand up against female oppression, we too advocate for free-expression and women’s rights.  This calendar features black and white nude photographs, and I’m Ms.…

 The Effectiveness of Prayer

            Prayer is a vital part of the Christian religious experience. Any pastor will tell you the importance of prayer. They will also tell you that prayer works – that is effective; that there is a living, loving, attentive God who – at least if you have believed on his son and are saved by his blood – will hear you and respond.  God will not always grant your wish, but he delights in his children who are attentive enough to…