Andrew Bennett, the ambassador of the Office of Religious Freedom, sort-of confirms that his mandate includes atheists. The religious-freedom ambassador said he’s also monitoring the treatment of atheists abroad. “Freedom of religion includes the freedom not to have a particular religious faith,” he said. “I think that’s just logically consistent.” … Continue reading
Pub named after Hitchens opens in Toronto
‘Hitch’ opens in Toronto. It’s a tiny hole in Leslieville along Queen Street East that holds a few dozen people at capacity and doesn’t really serve any food beyond what is legally required to serve alcohol. Small pot light candles in tiny mason jars on top of solid wood tables … Continue reading
Federal funding for religious charities surges
University of Quebec in Montreal professor François Audet documents an increase in funding for religious charities. From March 2005 until 2010, according to Audet’s findings, the funding received by 57 religious non-profits surged to a collective $129 million from $90 million, a 42 per cent increase. Funding for 141 secular … Continue reading
Atheist Cocktail: Veronica
90 ml grape juice 2 dashes of orange bitters 2 dashes of Angostura bitters 2 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters ginger ale When I asked Veronica what should go into a cocktail named after her, she replied: ‘no alcohol, grape juice, and ginger ale.” Ok, that’s kind of boring, but … Continue reading
Atheist Cocktail: The Slutty Mary
60 ml tequila (vodka or gin is fine if you’re a wuss) 30 ml passion fruit juice 15 ml fresh squeezed lemon juice salt, pepper, a few dashes of tabasco sauce, a few dashes of worcestershire sauce top with tomato juice or clamato (Man-whore Caesar?) Add ingredients to a … Continue reading
Atheist Cocktail: Bad Jew
2 oz bacon-infused bourbon 1 oz sweet vermouth dash of Angostura bitters Add ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with bacon. A variation of the classic Manhatten. Don’t use cheap whisky. To make bacon whisky, cook about 4 slices … Continue reading
Atheist Cocktail: Virginia Woolf
60 ml gin 30 ml elderflower liqueur 15 ml lime cordial Add ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with chilled whisky stones. Garnish with thyme. Unlike ice, whisky stones keep your drink clear and cold without watering it down. Stones … Continue reading
Atheist Cocktail: Jaimy Warner
60 ml scotch (I mixed Famous Grouse and Laphroaig) 30 ml fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice 15 ml fresh pressed pear juice 15 ml honey syrup (1 part honey and 1 part hot water. Mix then chill) 15 ml egg whites dash Peychaud’s bitters dash of absinthe Add ingredients … Continue reading
Atheist Cocktail: The Carl Sagan
30 ml vodka 60 ml Hpnotiq liqueur 15 ml pear juice Add ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Easy drinking and accessible. Hypnotiq is a blend of tropical flavours and works really well in light and fruity summer drinks. I … Continue reading
Atheist Cocktail: The Jesus
60 ml white rum (using amber or aged rum is tasty but the drink will look like sewer water) 30 ml orange liqueur (like Cointreau) 30 ml fresh squeezed lime juice 30 ml fresh pineapple juice 15 ml raspberry syrup (or grenadine). Add ingredients to a mixing glass filled … Continue reading