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Lying Christian Hate-Preacher: “99% of School Shootings Are Done by Atheists”

Matt Powell is once again spreading lies about atheism and science.

My niece hanged herself week their in Garage because my asshole bro wont accept her as bisexual. I am gutted

Sorry if this is long but i am in tears here. My niece mary and i are close because she lives with my scum brother 2 blocks down.Last thursday was the last i saw her because she hung herself as[…]

Former Guam Catholic archbishop still recieves monthly $1500 stipend despite being found guilty as a child rapist by the Vatican.

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Former Guam Archbishop Who Raped Kids Still Gets $1,500 a Month From the Church

Even the worst priests are rewarded by the Catholic Church.

Clint Eastwood turns 90 today and he is also an Atheist. "No, I don't believe in God". "If you think that nothing happens after you die, maybe it makes you live life better".

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Church Sign Outside VA Baptist Church Links Governor to the Antichrist

Can anyone translate this crazy Christianese?

The Myth of the Carefree Atheist Who Knows That Nothing Matters

Twitter is good for many things (you can find me there @vjack), and one of the best usage scenarios would have to be satisfying one's curiosity about what people are saying on a topic of interest. If...

Just so you know this is how Muslims treat foriegners to their home countries

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It kinda hurts to be told I'm "inherently evil"

My mom and I had another short conversation this more and once again this kinda stuff came up. It genuinely stings to think that someone thinks I'm evil at my core. I've spent my entire life putting everyone ahead of[…]

Death of Algerian girl, 10, in 'faith healing' ceremony sparks outcry | World news

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New here

Heyo! I'm kinda new to the whole atheism thing, as I converted due to my house recently burning down. I've just lost faith. However, I was raised Christian, and my family is still trying to push that faith on me,[…]

I need to rant

Help. I don't believe in God. (Duh, otherwise I wouldn'tt be here.) I live in India and my family members are Hindus. My mom sends me to a meditation class (which is now taking online classes) and it is utterly[…]

Podcast Ep. 324: A Tampa Church is Hosting Christian COVIDpalooza

We also talked about the Duck Dynasty love-child, the Republican Jewish atheist politician in Cincinnati, and why Jerry Falwell, Jr. isn't funny.

Believers Who Worshiped on Biblical Site Got High on the Lord…and on Cannabis

If Christianity just embraced this, 4/20 would be a religious holiday.

Recent Jain Controversies Include Breaking COVID Rules, Recruiting Preteen Kids

Those who preach non-violence shouldn't be spreading the virus.

Why Did God Send the Virus? Like Millions Before Her, a Pastor Comes Up Short.

If God sent the virus, then believers should hold Him accountable.

Right-Wing Activists: Mad About George Floyd? Then Protest Planned Parenthood.

These guys answered a question literally no one was asking.

Facing Death Without Faith

I don't write many posts without knowing whether I'll actually put them up on the blog. This is one of them. I wrote an early version of this post in 2010 after hearing about Mojoey's (Deep Thoughts)...

"Brett Kavanaugh’s dissent, by contrast, falsely accused the state of religious discrimination in an extremely misleading opinion that omits the most important facts of the case. Roberts went out of his way to scold Kavanaugh’s dishonest vilification of the state"

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U.S. Priest May Become a Saint After Posthumously “Curing” an Unborn Child

His supposed miracle gives new meaning to the term papal bull.

Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland Urges Poor People To Give Him More Money

Why sell his private jet when he can take pennies from the poor?

Supreme Court, in 5-4 Decision, Rejects Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Order

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Is There Evidence That There Are No Gods?

I was recently involved in an online discussion in which a reason I hadn't previously seen was offered for preferring negative to positive atheism. (By negative atheism, I mean the mere lack of belief in any gods, and by positive[…]

AHA Condemns Acts of Police Brutality

A message from AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhardt.The post AHA Condemns Acts of Police Brutality appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Falwell’s Latest Outburst Underscores The Moral Imperative Of Religious Freedom

Falwell’s Latest Outburst Underscores The Moral Imperative Of Religious FreedombostonFri, 05/29/2020 - 10:27Authored bySabrina E. Dent, DMinImageOn May 27, Jerry Falwell Jr. tweeted, “I was adamantly opposed to the mandate from @GovernorVA requiring citizens to wear face masks until I[…]

On the Hunt for Jesus in the Old Testament

The manufactured prophecy miracleReligious folks have a vested interest in managing expectations about miracles. Taking them at their word, that God is powerful and good—and has our wellbeing in mind—secularists can suggest miracles that should have happened. A year before[…]

Demand That Police Stop Murdering Our Neighbors

I can understand why some people would be outraged at the thought of a White woman calling the police when it isn't necessary to do so. I cannot understand why they would participate in mob justice...

Baptist Theologian Provides Welcome Reminder On The Limits Of Religious Freedom

Baptist Theologian Provides Welcome Reminder On The Limits Of Religious FreedombostonThu, 05/28/2020 - 10:38Authored byRob BostonImageYesterday we noted that while Christian nationalist groups have been heedlessly pushing for in-person religious services even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage in[…]

My Journey to Atheism and What I Encountered Along the Way

This post initially appeared as five separate posts on Atheist Revolution from 2005-2007. It was consolidated into the post you are now reading and revised in 2020.I have often enjoyed reading the...

Christian Nationalist Group Eggs On Churches Ignoring Pandemic Restrictions

Christian Nationalist Group Eggs On Churches Ignoring Pandemic RestrictionsbostonWed, 05/27/2020 - 11:27Authored byRob BostonImageThe American Family Association (AFA), a Christian nationalist group based in Tupelo, Miss., yesterday issued a triumphalistic email asserting that churches all over America have decided to[…]

Nigerian humanist awaits formal charges

One month on, Mubarak Bala’s case continues to develop slowly. While not all developments can be made public at this stage, here are the updates we can share.The post Nigerian humanist awaits formal charges appeared first on Humanists International.

The Truth About Atheists: Correcting Misconceptions

Back in 2006, Lya (Escapee From the Meme Machine) visited a number of Christian message boards in an attempt to determine whether increased dialogue between atheists and Christians might have some...

Legislators In Two States Want To Stop Governors From Curbing In-Person Religious Services During Pandemics

Legislators In Two States Want To Stop Governors From Curbing In-Person Religious Services During PandemicsbostonTue, 05/26/2020 - 12:06Authored byRob BostonImageAs we noted on Friday, President Donald Trump announced that houses of worship should be allowed to open despite the ongoing[…]

Benjamin Blade Speed Watkins On Faith and Reason

Benjamin Blade Speed Watkins, Host/Producer at Real Atheology - A Philosophy of Religion Podcast, posted something for discussion: "Faith without reason is blind, but reason without faith is impotent. I’m came up with this little gem, or at least I[…]

How to Be an Atheist

If you are currently a religious believer who is curious about how you might become an atheist, this brief post is for you. I think it will help to begin by making sure you understand what atheism is...

What Has the Resistance Accomplished?

Offline, atheism is probably still my least popular position. That may largely be a function of where I live. Online, things are very different. I no longer think that atheism is my least popular or...

Biden's Pledge to Pick a Female Running Mate

Anybody else think that we may have witnessed a historic moment in that last Democratic primary debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders when Biden promised to select a female VP? At the time I'm...

SCA Condemns “Essential” Declaration for Places of Worship

President Trump this afternoon declared places of worship essential during the coronavirus pandemic, following his pressuring of governors to do the same as they work to reopen their respective states. His guidance will effectively release places of worship from stay[…]

Humanists Rebuff House Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Bill, Worry About Ramifications for Church-State Separation

An alarming shift from relief for individuals to relief for institutions.The post Humanists Rebuff House Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Bill, Worry About Ramifications for Church-State Separation appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Liar! Christian Organizations Paid Norma McCorvey (a.k.a. “Roe”) To Speak Out Against Abortion

I have a chapter in my book, "How To Defend the Christian Faith:Advice From An Atheist" titled, "When All Else Fails Lie". [Get my book while you're here!] Well now,here's a big one. Norma McCorvey (a.k.a. “Roe” in Roe v[…]

The Corrosive Effect of Christian Excuses

Not doing God any favorsOn 10 May 1941, Rudolph Hess flew alone in a Messerschmitt-110 fighter plane from Germany to Scotland. He was one of Adolf Hitler’s inner circle, and was “under the delusion that he could arrange a peace[…]

The international humanist community mourns the death of a leader

In memory of Dr. Vijayam, 1 Dec 1936 - 22 May 2020The post The international humanist community mourns the death of a leader appeared first on Humanists International.

Betsy DeVos Is Using The Coronavirus Pandemic To Push School Vouchers

Betsy DeVos Is Using The Coronavirus Pandemic To Push School VouchersbostonThu, 05/21/2020 - 12:03Authored bySamantha SokolImageSince day one of the Trump administration, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has tried to funnel public money to private, religious schools through private school vouchers.[…]

Cancellation of 2020 World Humanist Congress

Our statement on the cancellation of next World Humanist Congress due to the COVID-19 global crisisThe post Cancellation of 2020 World Humanist Congress appeared first on Humanists International.

CDC Report Illustrates Dangers Of Reopening Houses Of Worship Too Soon

CDC Report Illustrates Dangers Of Reopening Houses Of Worship Too SoonbostonWed, 05/20/2020 - 11:04Authored byRob BostonImageGeorgia and Texas were among the first states to reopen as coronavirus cases begin to slow down in some parts of the country. The Republican[…]

Humanists International launches a series of grants for humanist events online

We are supporting our Members and Associates with a series of small grants to organize events and meetings onlineThe post Humanists International launches a series of grants for humanist events online appeared first on Humanists International.

Introducing the 2020 International eConference on Atheism

The Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR) is hosting the 2020 International eConference on Atheism,which is open to believers and nonbelievers alike. The purpose of thismultidisciplinary virtual conference is to advance the scientific and philosophical understanding of atheism, nonreligion, agnosticism,[…]

Don't Forget the New Atheists

I have said repeatedly that there is nothing new about the so-called "new atheism" unless one means only that the mainstream news media has decided to pay a little bit of attention to us. And I...

A Washington State Lawmaker Who Sought ‘Biblical Law’ Is Leaving Public Office

A Washington State Lawmaker Who Sought ‘Biblical Law’ Is Leaving Public OfficebostonTue, 05/19/2020 - 10:58Authored byRob BostonImageLegislators in the United States often swear an oath to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution. Most mean it, but a few obviously don’t.[…]

Three weeks on Mubarak Bala still in detention

As of 19 May 2020, still no word from the President of the Humanist Association of NigeriaThe post Three weeks on Mubarak Bala still in detention appeared first on Humanists International.

Why "Know Them By Their Deeds?"

Regular readers will know that I periodically post reports of crimes committed by Christians (and yes, they do not magically stop being real Christians the moment they do something wrong). I...

Secular Coalition to FDA: Keep religious politics out of vaccine research

The Secular Coalition for America, with member organizations American Atheists, American Humanist Association, Center for Inquiry, and The Freedom From Religion Foundation have sent the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a letter urging them to disregard messages from the U.S.[…]

Anselm "Faith Seeking Confirmation"

I think Anselm's dictum "faith seeking understanding" is to be understood in the history of theology and philosophy to be equivalent to "Faith Seeking Confirmation." If that's how it's historically used then that's what it means. Below is an updated[…]

Louisiana Pastor Who Wants To Ignore Public Health Orders Is Rebuffed In Court

Louisiana Pastor Who Wants To Ignore Public Health Orders Is Rebuffed In Court bostonMon, 05/18/2020 - 10:53Authored byRob BostonImageOf all the religious leaders who are openly defying state bans on large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic, arguably the most notorious[…]

I Just Asked Dr. Craig An Important Question

I just asked my former professor William Lane Craig the following question on his website: Hi Dr. Craig. I hope you are well. With the relatively recent work in establishing the strong tendency ofhuman beings toward cognitive biases such as[…]

Nigerian humanists targeted by anti-atheism campaign

A witch hunt against atheists is ongoing in NigeriaThe post Nigerian humanists targeted by anti-atheism campaign appeared first on Humanists International.

Giving Too Much Credit to the Holy Spirit

Yes, I know, blasphemy!We can appreciate the urge of Christians to distance themselves from the Old Testament. The pathological anger of Yahweh doesn’t sit well with folks who rank high for empathy; his brutal laws are especially chilling, e.g. rebellious[…]

Joy Unspeakable, Toxic Faith and Rose ColoredGlasses

Joy Hopper, a well respected contributor here, submitted 24 articles under the pseudonym "Undercover Agnostic." After making peace with her new atheist reality, she moved on from Ex-C and wrote a memoir about her deconstruction of faith. The faith Joy[…]

Size matters, but only if you can prove it

By Yak ~ If I were a Christian I’d be afraid. Very afraid. Mainly because of their extraordinary claims about the Universe, and more importantly, their view of how it will end.Keep in mind that only a few of their[…]

Christian Nationalists Are Spreading Fake News About The Federal Government And Coronavirus

Christian Nationalists Are Spreading Fake News About The Federal Government And CoronavirusbostonThu, 05/14/2020 - 09:26Authored byRob BostonImageDiscredited Christian nationalist “historian” David Barton just won’t stop spewing nonsense. Eight years ago, a Barton book on Thomas Jefferson was dropped by its[…]

Religions roll with the times

By Michael Runyan ~ Religions roll with the times and the tides. A good example of that is what has happened in the United States over the past 50 years. Back then, Jesus was ambivalent about abortion. Now he is[…]

Here's a good review of my anthology on miracles

LINK. As one might guess I like what the reviewer said about my Chapter 3: Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence: "Loftus writes this chapter and does a great job of defending Hume and the title of the chapter. I don’t[…]

Aimee Stephens’ Pioneering Fight For Transgender Rights Will Live Beyond Her

Aimee Stephens’ Pioneering Fight For Transgender Rights Will Live Beyond HerbostonWed, 05/13/2020 - 11:04Authored byRob BostonImageYesterday we received the sad news that Aimee Stephens, a brave woman who filed a pioneering legal case concerning transgender rights, has died.Aimee was fired[…]

The UPCI gave me PTSD

By Jessica ~ I was raised in a Christian cult. That’s a heavy opener, right? It’s definitely a conversation starter. Yes, I was raised in a Christian cult. You may have heard of it: the UPCI, the “United Pentecostal Church[…]

Celestial North Korea

By Riki ~ This isn't really my testimony so much as it is simply a stream of consciousness about the nature of forced belief and fake adulation; both rife among Christians. One must unquestioningly accept so many irreconcilable 'facts' and[…]

Humanists Decry Texas Public School For Unconstitutional Prayer Display

“Just Pray” prominently displayed on the Judson High School marquee.The post Humanists Decry Texas Public School For Unconstitutional Prayer Display appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Humanists International launches a multilingual campaign to counter misinformation about COVID-19

#COVID-19 #MythBusters: a series of memes in different languages to fight fake news about COVID-19The post Humanists International launches a multilingual campaign to counter misinformation about COVID-19 appeared first on Humanists International.

International pressure grows on Nigerian authorites

Authorities in Nigeria are coming under increasing international pressure to ensure the safety of Mubarak BalaThe post International pressure grows on Nigerian authorites appeared first on Humanists International.

Questions for Theists

By Apetivist ~Hello to all. You can call me "Ape." (It is okay, I do not mind as I happen to be one.) I hope you get something useful from my website. I will explain more about myself below too[…]

God simply does not deliver

By Dean Klamath ~ I have been through many twists and turns in my life as a Christian questioning God, trying to reconcile with what is going on in the world today and my personal life, but last year I[…]

USCIRF Must Press for More Information on Detention of Mubarak Bala

President of Nigerian Humanist Association arrested on April 28.The post USCIRF Must Press for More Information on Detention of Mubarak Bala appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Humanists Celebrate National Day of Reason Resolution Introduced in the US House of Representatives

Resolution comes at a time when science and reason ought to be our guiding lights.The post Humanists Celebrate National Day of Reason Resolution Introduced in the US House of Representatives appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Elderly father of Gulalai Ismail, Mohammed Ismail, in danger of prolonged arbitrary detention

The well-known activist and vocal critic of human rights abuses in Pakistan, is being threatened with prolonged arbitrary detention.The post Elderly father of Gulalai Ismail, Mohammed Ismail, in danger of prolonged arbitrary detention appeared first on Humanists International.