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How to Keep the Cosmos Friendly

“Take it to the Lord in prayer” Francis Collins, who headed the Human Genome Project, is a respected scientist who has taken a stand for God. Not just a Creator God, but one who wants intimate relations with humans. He[…]

A Catholic school in Michigan is asking a federal judge to stop enforcement of mask mandates. Their excuse: Masks require the school and families to "violate their sincerely held religious beliefs." "A mask shields our humanity. And because God created us in His image, we are masking that image."

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Anti-Abortion WV House Candidate Has Restraining Order For Stalking Women

Derrick Evans is a moral monster... who may soon be a state lawmaker.

Humanists around the world stand up for women’s rights in Poland

Humanists International launches a social media campaign called #WeStandWithPolishWomenThe post Humanists around the world stand up for women’s rights in Poland appeared first on Humanists International.

When It Comes to Horror Movies, Weird Works

I have been watching lots of horror movies this October, as is my annual tradition; I just haven't been writing about any of them. At least, I haven't until now. Instead of providing a list of every...

What Makes a Horror Film Fun?

It might strike some people as strange to refer to "fun horror" films. If a horror movie is really a horror movie, how can it be fun? Isn't horror supposed to be horrific, and wouldn't that be the...

Man beaten and burnt to death for the crime of stepping on a Quran.

Article. Hundreds of people in a Bangladesh town on Thursday (29) beat and lynched a man who had allegedly desecrated the Muslim holy book, police said. The crowd seized two men who had been in official custody after they were[…]

As you see people Dress as Witches this Hallowe'en, Some Historical Context of how Religion was used in the past to Justify the Murder of Women.

"It was not witches who burned. It was women. Women who were seen as Too beautiful Too outspoken Had too much water in the well (yes, seriously) Who had a birthmark Women who were too skilled with herbal medicine Too[…]

Satanists: Justice Amy Coney Barrett must recuse herself from our abortion case | "Justice Barrett’s personal moral compass is inextricably wedded to the polestar of Catholic dogma on abortion"

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Trump, who has repeatedly identified as a Presbyterian in the recent past, now claims that he considers himself a non-denominational Christian. Trying to appeal to the widest spectrum of gullible Christian voters possible, I see.

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Ask Richard: Atheist Struggles with Lingering Anxiety and Guilt after Deconverting

What advice would you give this young man?

If you support secularism and free expression, buy French products

There is currently a worldwide boycott of France being led by literal fascists (including the governments of Turkey and Pakistan) protesting against France for its secularism and refusal to throw blasphemers in jail. This is also an attempt to victim-blame[…]

Catholic Teacher and Priest Teamed Up to Assault Six-Year-Old, Lawsuit Alleges

This kind of tragedy is all too familiar.

Three French Churchgoers Are Dead in Brutal Attack by Islamic Terrorist

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion have come under attack in France.

Opinion: I'm Ready for an Atheist President

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Preacher: 60 Million Aborted Fetuses Would Totally Vote for Trump if They Could

"When in doubt, just make it up." - Ancient Christian proverb

Angry Christian Mom Condemns Uber Eats for Ads With “Queer Eye” Star in Leotard

The One Angry Mom is furious about "watching someone prance around in the opposite sex’s clothing."

Jerry Falwell Jr. is Suing Liberty University for Ruining His Reputation

Weird. I thought Jerry Falwell, Jr. loved getting humiliated.

Idaho Lt. Gov. Hoists Gun and Bible in COVID-Denying Pro-“Freedom” Video

You know your state needs help when this is meant to make you look good.

Your Vote Is Your Voice – Lift It Up!

Your Vote Is Your Voice – Lift It Up!bostonThu Oct 29, 2020 - 09:31Authored byRob BostonImageThe election is just a few days off, and the Pew Research Center is out with some interesting new data about the religious composition of[…]

Missionaries are sneaking into public schools by saying they’re doing “character education.” If your intent is to evangelize but you claim otherwise, that’s called lying. Someone should remind these god fearing Christians that lying made god’s big 10 no no list. Not that they give a shit...

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Satanists: Justice Amy Coney Barrett Must Recuse Herself from Our Abortion Case

The Satanists say the new justice is "clearly hostile" to their view "that a fetus is not a human being."

Three dead as woman beheaded in knife attack at French church. I'm sure it was an atheist killing in the name of Darwin or the Big Bang.

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The Real Story of “One Million Moms”

Here's the backstory behind one of the most laughable anti-LGBTQ conservative groups in the country.

Humanist Group Sues Oklahoma School District over Forced Christian Proselytization

School officials have brazenly violated the 1st Amendment rights of students.The post Humanist Group Sues Oklahoma School District over Forced Christian Proselytization appeared first on American Humanist Association.

People In Need Should Get Help – Not Discrimination Or Pressure To Pray

People In Need Should Get Help – Not Discrimination Or Pressure To PraybostonWed Oct 28, 2020 - 11:11Authored byRob BostonImageAmerica’s religious demographics are changing. A nation that for many years had been predominantly white and Christian is now less of[…]

God Forgives; I Don't

Some Christians consider forgiveness to be a good thing and strive to be more forgiving of others. They might even point to some of what the Jesus character allegedly said as a way of letting others...

Barrett And Senate Republicans Prioritize Her Religious Freedom Over Mine

Barrett And Senate Republicans Prioritize Her Religious Freedom Over MinebostonTue Oct 27, 2020 - 09:30ImageBy Claire Davidson MillerClaire Davidson Miller is a member of Americans United’s Youth Organizing Fellowship. She is a senior at Brown University.Watching Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation[…]

How Will We Decide Who Won a Presidential Debate in the Future?

When I watched presidential debates a decade or two ago, I usually felt like it was clear how a candidate scored points in a debate. Determining who won a particular debate was often straightforward,...

Humanists International renews call to action over the persecution of alleged witches

In a written statement to the Human Rights Council, Humanists International raised the global phenomenon of witchcraft-related human rights abuses. The post Humanists International renews call to action over the persecution of alleged witches appeared first on Humanists International.

AU’s Youth Fellows: Barrett’s Views On Religious Freedom, Health Care Will Harm Our Communities

AU’s Youth Fellows: Barrett’s Views On Religious Freedom, Health Care Will Harm Our CommunitiesLHayesMon Oct 26, 2020 - 16:16ImageDuring the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett, the issue of church-state separation was in the national spotlight. Adding Barrett's[…]

Check Your B.S. Detector with John Petrocelli on the next Skeptical Inquirer Presents, Nov. 5

John Petrocelli: Persuasive Bullshitters and the Insidious Bullshit Hypothesis Please pardon our language for a moment, but, what’s up with all the bullshit? (In the scholarly sense, of course.) Thursday, November 5 at 7pm ET, on the next Skeptical Inquirer[…]

Talks From the Labor Day International eConference on Atheism Now Available

Did You Miss the 2020 International Conference on Atheism? You're in Luck! Not everyone was able to attend the conference, so we've made it easy for you!CLICK HERE!

The Amazing James Randi Will Be Missed!

The Amazing James Randi has died at the age of 92. He will be missed. I met him in Vegas when I was on the program in 2013. All I have to show for it is this empty wine bottle.He's[…]

Superstitions that Fuel Christian Piety

Straight outta the BibleIn ancient times, all over the world, the idea caught on that some humans were gifted with knowledge of the spirit world. So many things happen in life that people didn’t understand—lightening, earthquakes, mental illness—surely unseen powers[…]

Human Rights Council elections, FoRB and cultural rights on the agenda at the UN General Assembly

States reacted to thematic reports by UN experts, and voted in new members of the Human Rights Council at the 75th UN General Assembly.The post Human Rights Council elections, FoRB and cultural rights on the agenda at the UN General[…]

Eddie Tabash on the Stakes for Secularism at the Supreme Court: Thursday on CFI Insider

Eddie Tabash: SCOTUS v. Separation of Church and State If Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, what will become of the wall of separation between church and state? Find out on Thursday, October 29 at[…]

Amy Coney Barrett Is The Wrong Choice For The Supreme Court

Amy Coney Barrett Is The Wrong Choice For The Supreme CourtbostonThu Oct 22, 2020 - 09:30Authored byRob BostonImageThe Senate Judiciary Committee voted this morning on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. As expected, her nomination passed[…]

Imagination Lost, Imagination Restored

By Benjamin Wharton ~ Following the evidence wherever it may lead should be an axiom for all people of good will but that journey of discovery is not free from its perils.A sincere evaluation of one’s faith and one’s preconceptions[…]

New Poll Gauges Americans’ Belief In The ‘Christian Nation’ Myth

New Poll Gauges Americans’ Belief In The ‘Christian Nation’ MythbostonWed Oct 21, 2020 - 09:05Authored byRob BostonImagePublic Religion Research Institute (PRRI) issued its 2020 survey of American values earlier this week. There’s a lot to chew on, but three questions[…]

An Atheist Revolution Halloween Collection

I have compiled collections of Thanksgiving-related posts, Christmas-related posts and a collection of Easter-related posts. Considering that I do not like any of these holidays, it seems puzzling...

Texas ‘Cowboy’ Pastor Rustles Up A Blatant Violation Of Johnson Amendment

Texas ‘Cowboy’ Pastor Rustles Up A Blatant Violation Of Johnson Amendment bostonTue Oct 20, 2020 - 08:49Authored byRob BostonImageA few months after he took office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that he claimed would “get rid of and[…]

How Should an Atheist Think About Death?

The philosopher Todd May is an atheist who rejects the supernatural, but not the people who believe in it.

Signs of progress in Mubarak Bala’s legal defence

Mubarak Bala's Fundamental Rights has been heard in Abuja. A judgment is expected by 10 December 2020.The post Signs of progress in Mubarak Bala’s legal defence appeared first on Humanists International.

Honoring The Legacy Of Bernard Cohen

Honoring The Legacy Of Bernard CohenbostonMon Oct 19, 2020 - 09:30Authored byRebecca Rifkind-BrownImageOn Oct. 12, a man named Bernard Cohen passed away from Parkinson’s disease. He was 86.The name may not ring a bell, but Cohen successfully argued an important[…]

Should the Religious Indoctrination of Children Be Illegal?

Many atheists consider at least some forms of religious indoctrination inflicted upon young children to be abusive. Some atheists go so far as to suggest that all religious indoctrination involving a...

French professor beheaded by Islamic terrorist for defending freedom of expression at school

The murder of the French professor took place on Friday 16 October.The post French professor beheaded by Islamic terrorist for defending freedom of expression at school appeared first on Humanists International.

New Board members elected, and awards presented, at first ever online General Assembly

Almost 100 representatives of humanist organizations around the world participated in Humanists International’s first ever online General Assembly.The post New Board members elected, and awards presented, at first ever online General Assembly appeared first on Humanists International.

Bible Blunders & Bad Theology, Part 4

The perils of comparing the gospels Once upon a time four gospel writers got together at a bar in Corinth. They had all submitted their gospels to the Canon Approval Board, and had been told the time when the decision—which gospel[…]

Monolatry

It seems obvious that the ancient Israelites were not monotheists, but instead practiced monolatry, the worship of one god combined with a belief in existence of other gods. This is the best explanation of the first commandment's “no other gods[…]

Further delay in access to justice for Mubarak Bala

The petition has been slated to be heard on Monday 19 October.The post Further delay in access to justice for Mubarak Bala appeared first on Humanists International.

Join AU For A National Call-In Day To Support Church-State Separation And Oppose Barrett

Join AU For A National Call-In Day To Support Church-State Separation And Oppose BarrettbostonThu Oct 15, 2020 - 08:55Authored byRob BostonImageAmericans United and several of its allies will be taking part in an effort tomorrow to generate as many calls[…]

On Vampires and Revenants Resurrecting from the Dead

Because this is the haunted month of Halloweenhere's something to spook ya all!I'm always interested in new angles to argue my caseagainst Christianity. Kris Keys does that in the excellently researchedessay below. He argues there is more evidence for the[…]

A Christian Owned and Operated Business

I just saw a cable TV commercial for a local business that provides RV sales and service. Since I cannot afford such a luxury and lack the time to use it even if I could, I am not sure why[…]

SCA Member Organizations Send Letter to Senate Demanding, “No Action be Taken on Replacement for Justice Ginsburg Until After Inauguration”

Washington, DC – The Secular Coalition for America (SCA), and it’s member organizations, who represent millions of secular Americans across the nation, sent a letter to Senate leadership today, demanding that no action be taken on the replacement for the late Justice[…]

Amy Coney Barrett Wants To ‘Better Organize’ Religious Freedom. Let’s Pass On That.

Amy Coney Barrett Wants To ‘Better Organize’ Religious Freedom. Let’s Pass On That.bostonWed Oct 14, 2020 - 09:09Authored byRob BostonImageA telling moment occurred yesterday during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. She said something[…]

Strong Black Women Kicking Ass in Blaxploitation Horror

I watched an excellent documentary a while back called Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019). As a horror fan, some of what it presented was not new to me. For example, it discussed the...

Study shows that atheists in US are growing, but not voting. Only around 3/5 of us actually voted in 2016. We need to change now, we should start caring about who will be our president for the next four years. Go out and vote! Spread the word!

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I was an Apostolic Pentecostal...

By OnlyAGhost ~ I was an Apostolic Pentecostal who left Christianity after 30 years.I was born and raised in it.Now being a bit of a nerd and antisocial I had a hard enough time making friends and acquaintances, but, growing[…]

Interview with (former Christian) Susan, pt. 1

By Harmonic Atheist ~ Today I spoke with Susan, a friend whom I have known for over 30 years.We met in kindergarten, and remained good friends for many years as we attended Christian school together, where part of our indoctrination[…]

Protect Young People: Oppose Barrett Nomination

Social justice orgs write to Senate Judiciary Committee.The post Protect Young People: Oppose Barrett Nomination appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Is Murder Always Murder?A Response to Dr. Munson by Dr. Hector Avalos, Iowa State University

Prof. Henry MunsonWriting book reviews is no facile task. A reviewer must be familiar with the subject matter, and also show some familiarity with the ancillary issues that a book might raise, especially those that are outside of one’s immediate[…]

Leaving Evangelical Christianity - An Intro

By Dee the Humanist ~ I'm an ex-Christian and this is a brief overview of how I started asking questions that led to my deconversion from Christianity 4 years ago.

Starting Over After Leaving Christianity

By Donny Owens ~ Starting your life over and dealing with regret are the two most challenging aspects of deconverting from Christianity that I have dealt with. In this video I describe what that has been like for me, how[…]

How Scary Was It to Leave Christianity?

By FlyingOverTr0ut ~ I was raised under the backwards teachings of Christianity which, when I took them seriously, left me confused, alone, sick, and disabled. I talk about how painful it was to leave, how necessary that choice was, and[…]

WHY I LEFT CHRISTIANITY and RELIGION for GOOD

By Kelita Sahliah ~ In this video I get to the point of why I left religion. I was part of the seventh day adventist church, and I have gladly left. I shar with you my experience of leaving christianity,[…]

An Atheist and His River: Having More Nice Things

Doug is an atheist in his early 30s who lives in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. Most of Doug's neighbors are Christians. In fact, he only knows one other atheist. It gets lonely at times. It...

Got My Flu Shot

WASHINGTON (Sept. 27, 2011) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert receives his annual flu vaccine at the Pentagon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon...

10 Reasons People Are Leaving Christianity

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Are the Gospels Historically Reliable?

By Bart D. Ehrman ~

Crystal-Ball Theology

…or imaginary prophecies: take your pick Caravaggio brilliantly captured the moment when the Risen Jesus invited his disciple Thomas to touch the sword wound in his side. But what’s wrong with this picture? Certainly nothing is wrong with the painting; it[…]

Mubarak Bala meets with lawyer

Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala meets with lawyer for first time in 162 daysThe post Mubarak Bala meets with lawyer appeared first on Humanists International.

Humanists International joins 354 NGOs calling for an end to barriers to abortion access

The statement tackled threats to SRHR brought about by COVID-19 and urged States to reimagine their approach to reproductive justice.The post Humanists International joins 354 NGOs calling for an end to barriers to abortion access appeared first on Humanists International.

William Vanderburgh's Book, "David Hume On Miracles, Evidence, and Probability" Is Now In Paperback!

Dr. William Vanderburgh's book length defense of David Hume on miracles is now in paperback and more reasonably priced! It's the book I reviewed and highly recommended in the Appendix to my anthology, The Case against Miracles. As you might guess I recommend[…]

AHA Joins Groups Urging Senate to Oppose Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination

Civil rights and people’s lives are at stake.The post AHA Joins Groups Urging Senate to Oppose Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Concerns for well-being of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala

Humanists International call on the Kano State authorities to grant Bala's legal teams access to their client in order to establish the state of his well-beingThe post Concerns for well-being of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala appeared first on Humanists International.

Sasha Sagan on Finding Meaning without Religion on the Next SKEPTICAL INQUIRER PRESENTS

Sasha Sagan: Rituals for Non-Believers We don’t need religion to give our lives meaning, so how do we find it? Thursday, October 8 at 7pm ET, on the next Skeptical Inquirer Presents live online event, Sasha Sagan will join host Leighann Lord to give us[…]

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