June 2009 Blog Posts (108)

Public Enemies: Worth Looking At, Not Worth Watching

Based on the true story of a notorious depression-era bank robber, Public Enemies brings the crime spree and police hunt of John Dillinger to the silver screen. In a film that desperately attempts to provoke any emotion, Public Enemies fails to capture the imagination, create emotional dimension or shock the senses.

In 1933, during the height of the Great Depression, John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) and his crew crisscrossed the country, robbing banks and became folk heroes. During an… Continue

Added by LaRae Meadows on June 30, 2009 at 10:41pm — No Comments

Carnival of the Godless

I don't know how many people here follow a lot of blogs (I know Nelson does, and Syn, and some others), but for those who may not, I thought I'd point out a blogging event known as the Carnival of the Godless.

The Carnival moves from blog to blog, being hosted at a different one each time. It consists of a collection of links to various blog posts, submitted by bloggers to the host. It servers a couple worthwhile… Continue

Added by Dave G on June 30, 2009 at 12:44pm — 3 Comments

It relaxes the muscles, so it removes wrinkles.....and then kills you!

Ancient Death-Smile Potion Decoded?

James Owen

for National Geographic News

June 2, 2009

Thousands of years before the Joker gassed comic book victims into a grinning death, Phoenician colonists on the island of Sardinia (map) were forcing smiles on the faces of the dead.

Now scientists say they know just how the ancient seafaring traders created the gruesome smiles some 2,800 years ago—not with a toxic gas like Batman's nemesis but with a plant-based… Continue

Added by Misty: Baytheist Living! on June 30, 2009 at 10:42am — 2 Comments

Perhaps the most natural family structure??

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/06/090619-fathers-day-2009-no-fathers.html

I've heard of them before....

Added by Misty: Baytheist Living! on June 30, 2009 at 10:37am — 1 Comment

Blu Cigs - The Electronic Cigarette

http://blucigs.com/

I got my starter kit in yesterday. At first I was unsure of the amount of nicotine I was taking in as I inhaled the water vapor. I didn't feel like I was getting what my craving was needing but I found out that it was just an alien feeling that I'll just have to get use to. I smoked a real cigarette shortly after & felt the nausea feeling one gets when they've… Continue

Added by Rev. James Thomas Hicks, D.D. on June 30, 2009 at 9:00am — 8 Comments

I don’t care that Jesus Christ died 2009 years ago!

Main article.

Our countries forefathers establish a strong first amendment to keep the right to free speech and the separation of church and state protected regardless of the government’s position or religious influence. Since then the United States has been greatly influenced by the Christian religion to a point where the United States has: In God we trust on our dollar bill, non-believers can’t hold public office in many States, gays aren’t allowed martial benefits in many states,… Continue

Added by Charles B Braddock on June 30, 2009 at 12:11am — 21 Comments

I'm sorry? Did I register for Theology?

I apologize if this blog is scatter-brained. My mind is racing and I am still seething from class this evening.

I started my Biology of Human Sexuality class last Wednesday. Right off the bat I wasn't a fan of my professor. She doesn't seem to know the material. She answers questions like a politician, she simply skates around the initial question and gives back a bunch of BS. When explaining a process...she literally ends it in "blah blah blah". I find this irritating in a normal… Continue

Added by Theresa on June 29, 2009 at 11:25pm — 18 Comments

Atheist group in Chattanooga, TN

I started a group for it here, if you are near the area and would like to meet likeminded people in person, come join us! They get together a couple of times a month to hang out and have great conversation. I met some wonderful and intelligent people.

Chattanooga Freethought Association

Added by jen o on June 29, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Ads for Atheism Appear on Manhattan Buses

Ads for Atheism Appear on Manhattan Buses

By Daniel E. Slotnik

BusTitan Worldwide Posters promoting atheism will appear on about 20 city buses in Manhattan.

Advertisements proselytizing toothpaste and jeans do not make us question our beliefs. But a series of posters on city buses promoting atheism is intended to do just that.

An Atheist Bus Campaign has arrived in New York. The ads, which say “You don’t have to… Continue

Added by Dan on June 29, 2009 at 6:30pm — 5 Comments

Two thirds of UK teenagers don't believe in God

Nearly two thirds of UK teenagers don't believe in God, according to a study by Penguin books.

From http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/5603096/Two-thirds-of-teenagers-dont-believe-in-God.html

Teenagers even say family, friends, money, music and even reality television are more important than religion.

It also emerged six out of ten 10 children (59 per cent) believe that religion "has a negative influence on the world".

The… Continue

Added by Serotonin Wraith on June 29, 2009 at 1:05pm — 6 Comments

Drank you very much!

I'd drink it if it tasted good and the calorie count was low. Probably for no other reason, though...

It has to be better for you than sodas, right....?

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1898318,00.html?iid=digg_share

The success of energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar have proven that consumers are constantly thirsting for a boost. But will they ever want to come back down and reach for a nonalcoholic drink that will help them… Continue

Added by Misty: Baytheist Living! on June 29, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

Imagine..

I'm interested in hearing some opinions, serious or otherwise, what the world would be like if there WERE a real GOD. ..All religious scripture would have to be rewritten so it makes sense for one thing..

Added by Rick Watts on June 29, 2009 at 10:28am — 7 Comments

Respect to Dead People and Life

While browsing ThinkAtheist, I encountered a blog post that called my attention; it was this one, called "Billy Mays... Dead. Four "Celebrities" in a week WTF". While the post itself had nothing wrong in it, the comments seemed more controversial, including jokes about Billy Mays that I considered to be bad tasted. Reggie Hammond replied: "Respect the dead? Why? Will they haunt me? No,… Continue

Added by Andres Kazan on June 29, 2009 at 8:30am — 15 Comments

10 Fun Facts About Charles Darwin

Everyone knows about Charles Darwin and his theory of natural selection, but did you know that he once ate an owl, just for kicks? Or that he almost didn't make it aboard HMS Beagle because of the shape of his nose? Behold Neatorama's 10 Fun Facts About Charles Darwin:

1. Darwin Once Ate an Owl

Darwin was an inquisitive man. Sure he was curious about nature and all that science stuff, but he's also a guy. So when he saw strange animals, he often wondered… Continue

Added by Morgan Matthew on June 29, 2009 at 2:30am — 8 Comments

Billy Mays... Dead. Four "Celebrities" in a week WTF.

TV Pitchman Billy Mays Found Dead at Home

In this Dec. 6, 2002 file photo,TV pitchman Billy Mays poses with some of his cleaning products at his Palm Harbor, Fla., home. Tampa police say Mays, the television pitchman known for his boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean, has died. He was 50.

By MITCH STACY

The Associated Press

Published: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 1:16 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday,… Continue

Added by Dan on June 28, 2009 at 3:35pm — 10 Comments

Faith of the faithless

This, and so much more, was also posted over at my blog, Cubik's Rube.

Let's own up to a dark and terrible truth.

We atheists all know that we have just as much faith in unproven superstitions as the religious people we so gleefully despise. I mean, secretly, we're all well aware that our beloved "science" is just another way of seeing the world, dependent on at least as much blind belief as, say, fundamentalist… Continue

Added by Cubik's Rube on June 28, 2009 at 1:47pm — 7 Comments

Dismal. Very. Dismal.

I've been writing for a long time now. My track record is damn good. I've never been rejected for a piece (though I haven't always gotten my first choice publisher.) It's been smooth sailing. Pretty much I write something, send out a query or pitch and then it goes away. A check comes in the mail to replace it. Yay.

Now, I've never attempted something as big as a book before. Frankly, the prospect of writing one was pretty terrifying. I've gotten over it. Book is written and now in the… Continue

Added by Misty: Baytheist Living! on June 28, 2009 at 9:43am — 8 Comments

Talk about radical Christianity!!!!!

Isn't this a little on the illegal side????

How long has this person been driving like this????

WOW!!!!

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/war_slut/294590m.jpg

HAHAHAHAHHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

Added by Doug on June 28, 2009 at 7:36am — 8 Comments

Sunday Morning Service - 28JUN

Sunday Morning Service

28 JUN 2009

Links of Interest

Celebrity Atheist List - A nice compilation of atheist/agnostic/skeptic famous people; broken down by individual with quotes included. And somewhat related, don't miss this great video by… Continue

Added by Johnny on June 28, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

There’ll be no tent for God at Camp Dawkins

Britain’s most prominent non-believer is backing its first atheist summer camp for children. Camp Quest

Camp Quest, which was founded as an alternative to Christian camps, will teach children about evolution

Lois Rogers

source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article6591231.ece

WHEN schoolchildren break up for their summer holidays at the end of next month, India Jago, aged 12, and her brother Peter, 11,… Continue

Added by Dan on June 28, 2009 at 12:00am — 7 Comments

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