If you're black and gay, you have my pity. I can't imagine a minority group so vehemently opposed to homosexuality. They often make the sermons of white Alabama preachers seem almost tame by comparison. It's no secret as a group, African Americans are more religiously conservative than the average American. Since many believe in the literal word of God, it doesn't leave a lot of room for tolerance and under ...

Here's something from Lenny Bruce's wiki that made me smile, and I felt like sharing the awesome: Bruce met his future wife, Honey Harlow, a stripper from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1951. They were married that same year, and Bruce was determined to get her off the stage. This desire resulted in Bruce pursuing schemes designed to make as much money as possible, the most notable of which was the Brother Mathias ...

Another great video from The Thinking Atheist. I think the artist actually used a picture of the actor who played Elisha in another video about the very same story. I don't know who the guy's name is, but he should probably get some royalties or something! ...

Religions have it pretty sweet in America. Not only do they enjoy a special status in society; they also get to benefit from generous tax exemptions. This privileged status comes at a price however; churches are not allowed by law to interfere with the political process. It's a rule that's never been strongly enforced in my opinion, with plenty of  instances where religious institutions have openly or secre ...

A few days ago I wrote an article about a crusty old religious white dude who claimed to know more about the Universe than Stephen Hawking, presumably because a dusty old book of myths told him so. Because Stephen had the "audacity" to postulate the Universe created itself, religious rubes have been tripping over one another trying to voice their objections to one of history's greatest minds smacking down t ...

Sure, I don't watch a lot of TV, but judging by this scene, I feel as though I might have missed something good. Guess I'm going to have to go and download a few choice episodes... ...

A fan of the site sent me a link to a video he made poking fun at Michael Steele, and I thought some of you American readers might get a kick out of it. The resemblance is pretty uncanny, but to be fair my friends are always telling me I can't tell black people apart. That's what you get for being surrounded by crackers your whole life! ...

With me rounding out my tenure in the 9-5 rat race, I asked Jeff to come by and help record a special episode with me. On the show, we talk about the hilarious Christian propaganda movies of the early 90's, how important it is to inspire others, and why atheists are cheap. Don't miss out! ...

The Texas Board of Education, an oxymoron if I've ever heard one, continues to display its utter ignorance and xenophobia as it continues to try to edit out of their schoolbooks any elements they see as "pro-Islamic" and "anti-Christian". If you're wondering exactly what that means, don't worry: it just implies anything involving a favorable mention of the accomplishments of Middle Orient cultures will be e ...

A gay couple in the North West Territories, the frozen butthole of Canada, was recently awarded $13,000 in a ruling involving a landlord who tried to evict them, simply because they were gay. The landlord contended the legal arrangement he made with the couple was null since he genuinely feared God would smite him. Naturally, he quoted the King James Bible as proof God hates sodomites, but the arbitrator in ...