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Christians say greed is a sin, yet almost all Christians want bigger cars, houses, things etc.

How do they live with the hypocrisy? In the US, more greenery is capitalized on every day, resources are decreasing with increasing population, yet Christians say things will get better. How the hell does that work? submitted by […]

The best way to get rid of pushy Christian religious psychopaths who can't or won't take no for an answer? Tell them you worship Satan. Works. Every. Time.

I had a problem with a drooling Christian religious psychopath who wouldn't stop calling me to tell me about the "good news." I told him I wasn't interested in the BS he's peddling not once, but twice. This bible-thumping psycho[…]

(8 months later) My(f16) parents are pulling me out of dance because it's causing dad to "stumble in his walk with God"

TL;DR: It's been almost a year since my last post and things have died down until recently. I tried to practice in the garage to keep up my skills, but mom put up a camera in the living roomand said[…]

As soon as I embraced Atheism

…..I realized that Atheists were not this rabid pack of “know it alls.” All groups have such people, of course, but Christianity always portrayed atheists as arrogant and miserable. Then I came to the other side and realized that religions[…]

In 2006 there were under 900k legal abortions performed in the USA. If that number upsets you, that was peak, and it's usually around 600k. Now know that in 2019 1 million people died to corona virus.

If all the $$ and effort expended to (in their minds) "save the fetus life" were instead used to combat corona, and other humanity crises that could save lives we'd have a lot fewer problems over the last several decades.[…]

Trump-backed candidate who said Christ would "reign in Idaho" loses primary

https://www.newsweek.com/janice-mcgeachin-loses-idaho-republican-gubernatorial-primary-1707434 Funny how that works, isn’t it? They’re always claiming Christ is gonna do this, Christ is gonna do that, Christ is gonna gone back ANY. MINUTE. NOW. And then he never does. submitted by /u/relevantlife [link] […]

I became an atheist 10 years ago thanks to this sub! A few thoughts:

So I noticed my account turned 10 years old this week, which got me thinking about this why I made my Reddit account in the first place. This sub specifically is what drew me to Reddit and was the only[…]

The Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Grieves: Lies the Supreme Court tells about religious liberty | SCOTUS's secularization of religious phrases and iconography has been used to justify a variety of encroachments of religion into the public space, like Ten Commandments monuments and Latin crosses

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Santa Fe NM archdiocese proposes to pay $121,500,000 to 375 victims who were raped as children by priests. It includes funds from sales or property and other assets, contributions from parishes, and insurance proceeds. The victims still need to approve the amount.

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“Evil Spirits Were Responsible” — superstition lockdown; conspiracy theory theories; hearings over “UFOs”

It’s The Morning Heresy, which could have the tagline “bringing joy & happiness by spreading death & destruction” if it weren’t already taken. Behold! A new Skeptical Inquirer Presents is upon us! Or will be! Next week! May 26 we’ll[…]

Bible pounding and anti-LGBTQ+ congressman Madison Cawthorn loses re-election bid after 'homo-erotic' nude video leak.

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/05/18/madison-cawthorn-leaked-nude-video-election/ In early May footage emerged of him thrusting himself at another man’s face while naked. Critics labelled him a “hypocrite” for engaging in a simulated sex act with another man all while speaking out against LGBTQ+ rights. submitted[…]

Phil Bair On Atheism, Miracles, and Extraordinary Evidence

No intellectual should expect that a good argument is one that convinces reasonable people. What we should expect is that an argument is a good one, or a strong one, or very strong one, irrespective of whether it is a[…]

Christianity in the Light of Science: Critically Examining the World's Largest Religion

This is one of my favorite anthologies! People who say I repeat the same old arguments have not read my works! In this indispensable volume, John Loftus and his colleagues demonstrate all the different ways in which science undermines and[…]

Just Released: "A Statistical Critique of the Minimal Facts Apologetics of Gary Habermas and Michael Licona." -- Written by Michael J. Alter and Darren M. Slade

SHERM Journal just released a publication whose full correct title is, "Dataset Analysis of English Texts Written on the Topic of Jesus’ Resurrection: A Statistical Critique of Minimal Facts Apologetics." It was co-authored by Michael J. Alter, and Darren M.[…]

Statement from the AHA on Deadly Shooting in Buffalo, NY

Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims and the residents of Buffalo. The post Statement from the AHA on Deadly Shooting in Buffalo, NY appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Calling Bullshit: Skepticism in a Data-Driven World, May 26 on Skeptical Inquirer Presents

We live in a hyper-quantified world, awash in numbers, statistics, figures, algorithms, and data graphics. Quantitative data can be incredibly powerful, conveying objectivity and strengthening arguments. At the same time, it can be easily misused to overwhelm and persuade us[…]

“We All Watch Television” — Skeptical Inquirer on E.O. Wilson; conspiracy theories and the shooting; oops we’re in Gilead

Just a quick reminder that The Morning Heresy is on sort of a sporadic publishing schedule as I transition from my role as Communications Director to, you know, other stuff here at the Center for Inquiry. I simply don’t have[…]

There Are No Holy Lands: Proactive Approaches to Ending Religious Privilege

Image by Jolyne D from PixabayI turned on the cable TV news a few nights ago because I wanted to see if the pro-choice protests were being covered. PBS NewsHour is the only national news show I watch these days,[…]

A Life in Nature: ‘Skeptical Inquirer’ Pays Tribute to E. O. Wilson (1929–2021)

The latest issue of Skeptical Inquirer magazine honors the life and legacy of pioneering evolutionary biologist and Pulitzer Prize–winning author E. O. Wilson, who died at the age of 92 in December 2021. Wilson was a titan of science and a fellow[…]

“An Instant, Knee-jerk, Gut Reaction That This Is Wrong” — Dawkins on Roe; Twitter vs. Atheist Republic; Eric Adams vs. ghosts

Happy(?) Friday, welcome to the who-knows-when-it-will-appear Morning Heresy news roundup! Flux! Change! Wheels within wheels! Blah blah. Onward! In an essay exclusive to Free Inquiry, Richard Dawkins responds to the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court,[…]

Christian “Truth” in Shreds: Epic Takedown Number 7

…god really isn’t all that great Oft-repeated items from childhood stick in the mind. Our mealtime grace was “God is good, God is great, thank you for this food. Amen.” Full-blown, industrial strength, Sunday School naivety about religion. Drivel. I’m tempted[…]

Pro-choice Catholics Need to Speak Out on the Importance of Maintaining Reproductive Rights

Image by Mauricio A. from PixabayTired of hearing about Roe and the leaked Alito draft yet? I'm not. I'm curious why we haven't been hearing more than we have. At least, I'm curious why we haven't been hearing more from[…]

Challenging Inaccurate Stereotypes About Atheists Without Making Things Worse

Image by dendoktoor from PixabayDoes it ever annoy you when religious believers express inaccurate stereotypes about atheists? "Atheists have daddy issues." "Atheists think they're better than everybody else." "Atheists want to ban the bible." It sometimes bugs me when I[…]

Some Thoughts on Why More People Aren't Following You on Twitter

"Why don't more people follow me on Twitter?" They will. You just need to be patient and demonstrate your value. If that sounds strange, it shouldn't. You wouldn't watch a channel on your television that didn't show content you enjoyed,[…]

On the Logical Impossibility of God and Why It Is a Problem

Image by Stefan Keller from PixabayI was rereading a portion of George Smith's excellent Atheism: The Case Against God recently and found a part I'd like to share. It deals with a core aspect of what many gnostic atheists believe:[…]

What Is It That Conservatives Are Trying to Conserve?

Image by Stafford GREEN from PixabayOf all the questions I see the people I follow on Twitter asking, one rises to the top as being the most frequent. I realize this is a function of me following lots of liberal[…]

All Hands on Deck as Supreme Court Plans to Overturn Roe

Image by Mark Thomas from PixabayI grew up in a family with a small sailboat my dad used to race, but I'm no sailor. That said, I've always liked the expression "all hands on deck." Even when far away from[…]

Community-Building for Atheists: Applying a Support Group Model

In many parts of the U.S., atheists do not feel free to be open about their atheism. Reasons range from social ostracization to threats to one's personal safety. Indeed, living as an atheist in many parts of the U.S. can[…]

Defeating the Christian Right Requires Better Organization and Strategy

Image by ha11ok from PixabayTwo large armies have set up encampments on opposite ends of a large battlefield. They are similar in size, but that is about all they have in common. I'll summarize the key characteristics of each army.[…]

I didn’t expect this!

Any author or editor wants their work to be acknowledged as being good and helpful. But I never expected this from the most recent Freedom From Religion Foundation's newspaper. Have you gotten that book yet? It's one of a handful[…]

“Almost Too Stupid for Words” — the future of the Heresy; science-denial as identity; theocracy from the Court

Hey welcome back to the suddenly-sporadically-published Morning Heresy! I’ve written previously that there are some changes afoot, and indeed there are. Here’s what’s up, and maybe let’s keep this between us; me, you, and the 5000-some subscribers to this newsletter,[…]

Religious Trauma is Trauma

By Andrew Pledger ~ (*Trigger Warning - Topics of depression, trauma, and suicide)Hello, my name is Andrew Pledger, and this is my story of religious trauma. My story is long and complex which is why I’ve been working on a[…]

Christianity Is Not Great: How Faith Fails

Anthologies are not easy to organize. Contributors have to be recruited, and they may not all be available at the time you need them. Scholars have to respect you enough as an editor to join your project if they are[…]

“Don’t Tell the Canadians” — consequences of overturning Roe; Pfizer conspiracy theory; beware Big Wellness

Hello, welcome back to The Morning Heresy news roundup for secular-skeptic folks. Listen: Things is Heresyville might get a little inconsistent over the next couple of weeks because of Things That Are Happening. All good things! But do be prepared[…]

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Bill Burr Speaks the Truth About Religion

Sound familiar? This video has been watched 2.6 million times. Burr is reaching millions more people than I could hope to do. Here is a snippet to tease you into watching this 9:48 minutes of pure genius. Everybody else's religion[…]

Where it Bites [“Heresy Now!” podcast]

A roundup of the week’s news relevant to the secular, skeptic, reality-based community by Paul Fidalgo, creator of The Morning Heresy blog and newsletter. This week: Secularism and fundamental rights threatened by the overturning of Roe; unsettling poll numbers; Italian[…]

“Sounds Like a Punchline” — Roe and church-state; 15 million COVID deaths; Bigfoot on a flat Earth with an invisible man

Running a little behind today, folks. There’s a lot going on behind the curtain (pay no attention!!!) so bear with me if things get a little rocky in Heresyville. Onward with the news roundup! The Department of Health and Human[…]

Bible Study to Help You Get Over Christianity

So much of scripture undermines belief There are zealous Bible apologists—of the evangelical/fundamentalist variety—who try to make the case that the Bible is inerrant: It’s the perfect word of their god. Their followers are confident that, opening the Bible to[…]

Interpreting Reality

By Webmdave ~Reality for my dog is uncomplicated. She understands life to be a series of eating, sleeping, running, sniffing, barking, guarding, trusting some and distrusting others, and above all expressing affection and loyalty to her pack (human family). In[…]

What I believe

By Jerry ~I am a senior man who would consider himself an agnostic when it comes to belief in a creator of the universe, but an atheist who rejects the idea that there is a loving being wishing the best[…]

Fighting Naturopathy Bills, Religious Privilege, Health Misinformation, and More: CFI’s Office of Public Policy

The Center for Inquiry is at the forefront of many legislative battles currently taking place in our country. Our Office of Public Policy (OPP) has been hard at work this spring taking on a host of issues related to science,[…]

“Hilarious and Not Funny at All” — skeptical of the spectrum; SCOTUS and theocracy; Italian space lasers

Quick, before someone can stop me, here’s a leaked draft of The Morning Heresy! I’m just kidding. Every edition of The Morning Heresy is a leaky, drafty mess. It’s what gives it its charm. Let’s say. Onward! Stuart Vyse, who’s[…]

The Outsider Test for Faith

Formulating and extensively defending the OTF is Loftus’ greatest contribution to the philosophy of religion and atheism. The basic idea is that you can only have a rational faith if you test it by the same standards you apply to[…]

Take Action! Send a letter of support to Mubarak Bala

Send a message of solidarity to Mubarak Bala and his family to give them strength for the challenges ahead The post Take Action! Send a letter of support to Mubarak Bala appeared first on Humanists International.

Statement from the AHA on leaked draft of SCOTUS opinion

Draft opinion could seek to overturn Roe v. Wade. The post Statement from the AHA on leaked draft of SCOTUS opinion appeared first on American Humanist Association.

“And by Their Fruits, We Shall Know Them” — Roe fallout and secular defiance; flaps over flags; my foe shall snuff it

Welcome back to The Morning Heresy, not so much a guide through the miasma of news for secular and skeptic types, but perhaps a kind of chronicling at least? Sort of like a big sign about how many days since[…]

On wasting time

By Webmdave ~ I retired a couple years ago and people are still asking me what I do with all my time. Responding I am working on personal improvement seems to assuage most curiosity. What I am tempted to tell[…]

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Stuart Vyse on Rational Irrationality: Skeptical Inquirer Presents, May 12

In almost all situations, we want to be making decisions based on reason and rationality—and these days it feels like they’re in short supply. Does that mean there’s no room for being illogical? On Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m.[…]

“As Far Apart as Possible” — SCOTUS goes medieval

Hey it’s The Morning Heresy, and, uh, okay, there’s some not great news today. I’m gonna keep this one short. Chances are you already know the big thing. Politico has a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court (which itself[…]

Humanists Condemn SCOTUS Opinion in Shurtleff v. Boston

SCOTUS rules 9-0 against the city of Boston. The post Humanists Condemn SCOTUS Opinion in Shurtleff v. Boston appeared first on American Humanist Association.

“The Rationalization Hypothesis: Is a Vision of Jesus Necessary for the Rise of the Resurrection Belief?” — by Kris Komarnitsky

I had previously highly recommended an essay by Kris Komarnitsky in my chapter on the resurrection for The Case against Miracles. When it came to my chapter 18 on the resurrection of Jesus I mentioned the theories that help explain[…]

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

Resolution introduced to recognize May 4th, 2022 as National Day of Reason. The post Humanists Celebrate National Day of Reason Resolution Introduced in the US House of Representatives appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Believe Nothing

By Tyler ~ Luckily, I was not born into a religious family! However, I was born into a family that lived around religious Catholics and Jews. Oh no! When going to school with people who were primarily Jewish, I[…]

Two years on, humanists across the globe call for the Governor of Kano State to Free Mubarak Bala

On the second anniversary of his arrest, humanists across the globe continue to call for the release of Mubarak Bala. The post Two years on, humanists across the globe call for the Governor of Kano State to Free Mubarak Bala[…]

Open letter: Free Mubarak Bala

Take action: Sign our open letter to the Governor of Kano State The post Open letter: Free Mubarak Bala appeared first on Humanists International.

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Staying Afloat in a Sea of Misinformation: Skeptical Inquirer Presents with Melanie Trecek-King, April 28

In a world full of misinformation, being able to critically evaluate claims is empowering. Good thinking is the best way to protect ourselves from being fooled (or even harmed) by falsehoods and deceptions. But where do we start? Thursday, April[…]

Why There Is No Afterlife: A Comprehensive Case in ‘Free Inquiry’ Magazine

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What Do We Do about Science Denial? Barbara Hofer and Gale Sinatra on Skeptical Inquirer Presents, April 14

Science denial has become deadly. From climate change to the pandemic and vaccines, it’s critically important to understand what causes someone to reject reality. On Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. ET, on the next Skeptical Inquirer Presents live online[…]

UN Suspends Russia from Human Rights Council

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia's membership of the UN Human Rights Council, by a two-thirds majority. The post UN Suspends Russia from Human Rights Council appeared first on Humanists International.

Humanists Condemn Sentencing of Mubarak Bala

Humanist leader has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. The post Humanists Condemn Sentencing of Mubarak Bala appeared first on American Humanist Association.

‘Day of shame for Nigerian authorities’: Mubarak Bala sentenced to 24 years in prison

Mubarak Bala, President of Humanist Association of Nigeria, sentenced to 24 years in prison The post ‘Day of shame for Nigerian authorities’: Mubarak Bala sentenced to 24 years in prison appeared first on Humanists International.

Humanists Urge Supreme Court to Defend Religious Freedom of Public School Students

The AHA joins an amicus brief in Kennedy v. Bremerton Supreme Court case. The post Humanists Urge Supreme Court to Defend Religious Freedom of Public School Students appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Challenging caste prejudice now considered ‘terrorism’ in India, Humanists tell UN

Activists working at the intersection of land rights, gender and caste are facing increasing attacks from India’s right-wing, nationalist government. The post Challenging caste prejudice now considered ‘terrorism’ in India, Humanists tell UN appeared first on Humanists International.

“In Greece, those who challenge hateful rhetoric face reprisals,” say Humanists at UN

Humanists International and the Humanist Union of Greece have called for stronger action to address systemic hate speech and racism in Greece. The post “In Greece, those who challenge hateful rhetoric face reprisals,” say Humanists at UN appeared first on[…]

Humanists International warns against co-option of “family values,” at UN

Humanists International has taken the floor at the UN Human Rights Council to remind states that families are diverse and not just constituted by a married man and woman, and their children. The post Humanists International warns against co-option of[…]

At UN, Humanists condemn Hungarian government over deteriorating human rights situation

In a joint UPR statement, Humanists International and the Hungarian Atheist Association have criticized Hungary over hostile legislation and shrinking civic freedoms. The post At UN, Humanists condemn Hungarian government over deteriorating human rights situation appeared first on Humanists International.

Statement from the AHA on Yale student protests

The AHA strongly supports students involved in recent Yale Law School protests against anti-LGBTQIA+ group. The post Statement from the AHA on Yale student protests appeared first on American Humanist Association.

The opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s indifference

By Sean ~ I became a born again Christian when I was in the Air Force in 1986. I didn’t have a big, spiritual conversion experience. I was told to pray for God to reveal himself to me and told[…]

His Royal Quackness: Edzard Ernst on Prince Charles and Fake Medicine on Skeptical Inquirer Presents, March 31

Charles, Prince of Wales, has been having a long-standing love affair… with alternative medicine. For more than forty years, Charles has used his power and influence to promote unproven, disproven, and occasionally harmful alternative therapies, including the worst of all[…]

Myanmar: Humanists call for stronger international response to coup

In a joint statement, Humanists International and the Burmese Atheists called for accountability and an end to military impunity in Myanmar. The post Myanmar: Humanists call for stronger international response to coup appeared first on Humanists International.

Flooding the Zone with Light: The Story of CFI’s Progress in 2021

For the past several years, merchants of misinformation have been “flooding the zone” with pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, religious zealotry, medical quackery, and plain old lies. Then came the coronavirus and its accompanying “infodemic,” threatening a new age of darkness. Yet[…]

Saying Please or Thank You

The Supreme Court continues to accept cases that involve issues of religious freedom. In January the Court agreed to hear Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, in which it will decide whether the First Amendment protects a high school football coach[…]

Humanists Applaud Congress’s Support for Repealing Blasphemy Laws in Government Funding Bill for Second Year

Bill includes AHA-drafted language. The post Humanists Applaud Congress’s Support for Repealing Blasphemy Laws in Government Funding Bill for Second Year appeared first on American Humanist Association.

FLOATER: 7 Rules to Stay Afloat in a Sea of Misinformation, from ‘Skeptical Inquirer’

We are all being flooded with a deluge of misinformation, and the waters won’t stop rising. From cable news blowhards to internet memes, from anti-vaxxer propaganda to QAnon conspiracy theories, even the most rational among us can feel like we’re[…]