http://friendlyatheist.com Atheism with Positivity Mon, 12 May 2008 04:51:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Emerging church blogger Matt Stone recently posted some extracts from a 2005 article in the Journal of Parapsychology entitled "Personality and motivations to believe, misbelieve and disbelieve in paranormal phenomena". As the title indicates, the article discusses how personality (e.g. Myers-Briggs types) affects one's tendency towards skepticism or belief in ... http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/11/what-role-does-personality-play-in-beliefskepticism/ The latest cross-shaped MP3 player -- the TEO MP-301 -- holds 1 GB of music and costs $49: According to Joshua Fruhlinger of Engadget: ... According to reviews, the player has some serious interface issues and a weak screen, but if crucifixion is your thing, you can't go wrong with this necklace ... http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/11/igod/ ... but it's something, I suppose: Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, once criticized for leaving out atheists and nonbelievers when he delivered a much-touted speech on faith in America, now says he missed a chance to discuss their role in society. Romney, who addressed his Mormon faith on ... http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/11/i-still-wouldnt-have-voted-for-him/ She keeps breeding... She never stops... Someone make her stop! And I know some of you don't like it, but dammit, this image still makes me laugh. (Thanks to Benjamin for the link!) [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/11/make-it-stop/ Spending time with the family this Mother's Day? Then watch this lovely video with them in lieu of church :) It's written and performed by Julie Wittner and Ryan Smith: (Thanks to SarahH for the link!) [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/11/wwjd-the-video/ What is the right way to handle a piece of paper money that says "In God We Trust" on it? Option 1) Ignore the phrase. Option 2) Put a stamp on it that reads ""Keep Church and State Separate." Option 3) Cross out the offending phrase with a ... http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/10/how-to-deal-with-in-god-we-trust-on-the-money/ One wedding and two graduations to attend in the span of two days. I'll be gone for most of the weekend. Consider this an open thread! Ask questions, start discussions, be respectful, and I'll moderate comments when I get the chance. [tags]atheist, atheism[/tags] http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/10/open-thread-4/ Ellen Johnson, former president of American Atheists, hasn't said anything publicly yet (and hasn't responded to an email inquiry) about her recent firing. But others are making their voices heard... and they're not all too happy with the AA Board's decision: I am Gil Gaudia. My wife Jeanne and I have ... http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/09/still-no-updates-from-the-american-atheists-board/ Roar in the Forums asks: ... What method was the worst when people tried to share their faith with you? I know some people hand out pamphlets and other people tell you you're going to hell on the street corner, all kinds of 'fun' things. As a follow up question, how ... http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/09/whats-the-best-method-for-evangelism/ My vast influence over the Christian book market is clearly hitting its stride. Rick Warren, I'm coming for you next! Here's Ed Stetzer, co-author of 11 Innovations in the Local Church: How Today's Leaders Can Learn, Discern and Move Into the Future, talking about the recent Outreach Magazine Christian book ... http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/05/08/i-have-the-power-to-disappoint/