Recent Entries by Debbie Goddard
Secular Campus Group’s Office Vandalized; Group Responds
May 10, 2012
This morning the Titans for Reason, the secular pro-science student group at California State University – Fullerton, found their on-campus office space vandalized, apparently by a religious individual or group.
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Blogs Are Valuable and Enrich the Discourse, Says Study. I Agree.
January 12, 2012
Some commenters say they’re tired of skeptics and freethinkers talking about sexism and privilege; some accuse freethoughtblogs.com and skepchick.org of being echo chambers and commenters of being “ditto-heads” (a term I’d never seen before). In my own organization, there are a few individuals who downplay the value of the skeptic/freethought blogosphere instead of seeing it as a valuable space for getting feedback, evaluating interest, building connections, and impacting attitudes, among other things.
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Video posted: “Diversity in the Atheist Movement”
May 02, 2011
Greta Christina, Jen McCreight ("Blag Hag" ), & I discussed diversity and outreach at the AHA conference last month.
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More “Fan” Mail: How Are We Secular Humanists So Sure We’re Right, Huh?
August 05, 2010
Hissing like vampires, scurrying like cockroaches: e-mailer pulls no punches when describing us poor, deluded nonbelievers.
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Witches put demons in Halloween candy? More could believe that’s true than you might think.
October 30, 2009
For most Americans, the idea of angels and demons in the world—even in our candy!—isn’t as far-fetched as skeptics might hope...
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Penn Jillette Celebrates Blasphemy Day in “Penn Says”
September 29, 2009
Magician, entertainer, and gadfly Penn Jillette introduces the history of Blasphemy Day, then blasphemes (of course!).
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Story Time with Pastor Matutis: Mandatory demon-filled swine flu vaccinations coming soon
September 23, 2009
A pastor shares his prophetic end-time anti-vax vision with the Center for Inquiry
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Atheist. Rapper. Homophobe. Should the “atheist movement” withhold support?
September 17, 2009
Recent creative efforts by "atheist rapper" Charlie Check'm have led many atheists to turn their backs. Should we?
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“What’s your sign?” When Good Conversation Goes Woo
May 18, 2009
Making friends, or making a point? My attempt not to be a crankypants skeptic when astrology comes up with new potential friends
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“The Unbelievers”: Video takes a look at the Metro State Atheists at MSCD
May 05, 2009
CFI campus affiliate Metro State Atheists is featured in a new short documentary video by a UC Denver student.
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