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Secular Nation Podcast Episode 70

Posted at January 31, 2010

I few days back I posted the link to the PDF of my article from the January – March 2010 issue of Secular Nation magazine. The most recent episode of the Secular Nation Podcast features me reading the article.

Download MP3 (28:23min, 13MB)

Thanks to David Driscoll for editing the show together. And thanks to Tom Melchiorre for giving me the opportunity to write the article.

Let me know what you think.

Brother Richard

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Honoring atheism is overdue

Posted at March 8, 2010

Referring to the Secular Coalition of America’s meeting with White House officials, Rich Mayfield says on SummitDaily.com:

The time is long past to fully honor atheism as a viable understanding of reality and a philosophy that can provide meaning for engaging in a moral and productive life. The continuing prejudice against atheistic proponents is tantamount to racial bigotry, gender bias or homophobia. One hopes that more national leaders will come out of the theological closet and admit their religious reservations and resistance. Hopefully, last week’s meeting was a courageous first step in that process.

From your mouth to Darwin’s ears Rich!

Brother Richard

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Cartoon: Religious Foundation

Posted at March 8, 2010

Another great one from Calamities of Nature:

justify

Religion, the original debt consolidation program.

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Did US Florida Governor Charlie Crist assault an atheist?

Posted at March 8, 2010

If this is true, we should demand Crist apologize for such bigoted and hateful behavior.

via Atheist Alliance International:

US Florida Governor Charlie Crist has been accused of assaulting an individual for identifying himself as an atheist during a campaign event held in St. Petersburg, Florida.

A member of Atheists of Florida – an AAI affiliate – reported that he unexpectedly came across a campaign event being held for Governor Charlie Crist upon leaving a pizzeria in St. Petersburg on Friday, March 5, 2010.  At the event, the individual found a chance to introduce himself to the governor and, shaking his hand, asked the Governor if “he really believes that the letters he sent to Jerusalem prevent hurricanes from hitting Florida”.

After a heated and brief discussion with the Governor, the individual identified himself as not believing in God; to which the Governor assulted the individual, tearing off a “Charlie Christ for US Senate 2010″ from the individual’s chest, then screaming at the victim that he “feels sorry for” him before turning his back to the assaulted victim to continue his campaign event.

Atheists of Florida is demanding an official apology for this outrageous behavior. Imagine if any public official had reacted this way to a Jew or a Muslim expressing their worldview, by invading their personal space to rip off a campaign sticker, then screaming that he “feels sorry” for them!

For more information, contact:  info@AtheistsofFlorida.net.

As I post this, there has been no reports of this in the media. If this happened there sure should be.

Brother Richard

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CBN News Video: Atheists and the White House

Posted at March 4, 2010

Pat Robertson’s CBN News has covered the historic meeting of the Secular Coalition of America with the Obama administration. Here’s the video:

Who would have thought that in 2010, it would still be acceptable to be bigoted toward a group of Americans?

I am proud of my friends at the SCA, and happy that Atheist Nexus is one of their endorsing organizations.

Brother Richard

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Cartoon: There are no loopholes in Heaven

Posted at March 2, 2010

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(Props: ChannelATE.com)

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Video: The Biblical Hippy’s legal defense

Posted at February 26, 2010

Follow the Biblical Hippy’s advice. When in doubt quote scripture.

This is classic.

I love the expression on the guy’s face in the background.

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Buy of the Day: The Disappearing Bill of Rights Mug!

Posted at February 26, 2010

Neatorama is currently out of stock, but I have to get one of these!

A Bill of Rights coffee mug with certain rights that disappear when hot liquid is added.

Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug
What a great way to pay tribute to the wonderful Patriot Act.

Brother Richard

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Funny Picture: Swashbuckling for Jesus

Posted at February 25, 2010

Okay, I was going to save this until Talk Like A Pirate Day, but I couldn’t.

I’ve always been a fan of Mother Angelica.

Brother Richard
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Cartoon: The devil is in the detail

Posted at February 24, 2010

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Cartoons: How to become a mega-church pastor

Posted at February 24, 2010

David Hayward, the Naked Pastor, has summed up all you need to know about becoming a mega-church pastor in two simple cartoon panels.

For when you are just starting out, just follow the rules of Mega-Church Pastoral Care 101:

Once your successful, remember the motto of  Mega-Church Pastoral Care 201:

Then your set until your first scandal.

Brother Richard

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I am a writer and public speaker living in Atlanta Georgia (the buckle of the Bible Belt).

Formerly, I was a fundamentalist minister, but now I spend my days building nontheist community, and encouraging others to "come out" of the atheist closet.

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