ATHEISM

➢ My name is Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain ➢ I write under pen name M.A.Hussain ➢ rechristened my name as Yang Burz Home in the year 1997 to escape structural violence rampant in India against religious and ethnic minorities ➢ born on 3rd February in 1953 in orthodox Sunni family and brought up in Srinagar Kashmir state of India ➢ got early education in modern Madrasa Islamia High School Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir ➢ I renounced Islam in 1973 ➢ turned to atheism and secular humanist philosophies including Marxism for political ideas and the world view ➢ wrote a book in Urdu on psychology insani nafseyat in 1976 which is unpublished till date ➢ strife torn social milieu of Kashmir valley led me to migrate to Delhi am in 1988 since then I am living there ➢ my deep rooted aversion against statism, absolutism and authoritarianism prevented me joining any communist party ➢ wrote a political novel fitna on Kashmir in the year 1994 ➢ launched an Urdu fortnightly ijtihad in 1996 was discontinued due to paucity of funds ➢ Launched a website against Pak sponsored separatist movement in Kashmir ➢ launched several websites to protest against American aggression on Iraq Presently engaged in a campaign against Islamism and Jihadism and running a website deconstructingislamism.com

Kenneth Montville grew up in Uxbridge, MA where he attended Blackstone Valley Reg. Voc. Tech and completed his certification in Electronics Engineering Technology. He then moved to London, ON where he pursued a Liberal Arts degree, was treasurer of the Social Justice Club and made the President's Honour Roll upon graduation. Afterward he went on to the University of Western Ontario where he pursued a double major in Anthropology and Sociology. Ken briefly lived in San Francisco, CA where he worked teaching elementary school children to read as part of an after school program. He now resides in Norfolk, VA with his girlfriend and two cats. He currently writes as the Norfolk Atheism Examiner, has contributed content to the Universal Life Church, and acts as both host and content director the weekly podcast This Non-Religious Life. Ken is also currently working on his first book, _Creating Christ: How a Failed Apocalyptic Prophet Became the Messiah For Over Two Billion People_.

Craig A. James is the author of "The Religion Virus: Why We Believe in God", which explores the peculiar history of religion and explains its incredible tenacity. James also blogs about religion, atheism and politics.

Al Stefanelli is a former weekly newspaper columnist for a McClatchy Newspaper. He has published over 500 articles under his "Think About It" column over a ten-year period. One of his articles won the newspaper the North Carolina Journalism Award. He is also the former host of a weekly syndicated radio talk show called "Millennium" that covered several topics and ran for three years. Al is well known and widely read avid blogger with a weekly readership in the five-figure range and covers atheism in the post-modern world. Al is the founder of the "United Atheist Front", an International Coalition of individual members and organizations that hold the common purpose of promoting atheism as the preferred world view and science as the primary venue for discovery. The current membership of the UAF is close to 2000 and can be found on Facebook, Twitter and the Web.

I am an atheist who loves to converse on the subject of religion, atheism, evolution, creationism, and the Bible. I also shoot up on music, and devour books, so I love to talk about that too!

Things I love: Dogs, music, vegans/vegetarians, writing, OCD, booze, MAC lipstick, atheism, coffee, books, the F word. Examiner/Blogger/IT Girl

Jim is a retired marketing communications executive who has worked as a communications director and speech writer in several federal elections, including a presidential primary campaign. He is currently writing a book about religion and atheism.

I am an Indian author and seeker. I have been searching truth since 1989. Since childhood I was addicted to films. When I was 12 years old, due to my nature and influence of films, I decided to become film actor in Bombay Film industry. But, when I was just nineteen (19) years old, deep reflection became part of my life.This incident was like a big-bang for my thought-world. It was the influence of the Divinely inspired Teaching that lured me to change my track from acting to comprehensive study of life. In the initial phase of this journey I remained swinging between agnosticism and atheism. Influenced by divinely inspired teaching I would debate with common people around me. This unwise attitude put my life in danger. But God saved me by softening hearts and minds of the people around me. Till 1994 my thoughts and behaviour remained same. But, With the blessings of God, I gained understanding in 1994 and changed my unwise behaviour. On 01-05-1994 I took U-turn and kept myself busy in the mission of discovering truth. The fire of desire to understand life comprehensively made me more introvert and less social, and my existence mostly remained tense and sometimes depressed also. But, during the same period of battling with my own self to grow morally, intellectually and spiritually, I felt intensely the plight of humanity and felt highly charged to communicate my understanding with humanity. This fire to serve humanity shepherded me towards path of studying and writing secretly. Influenced by serious study, I left my childhood dream of becoming film actor. I devoted most of my time in studying and writing my dairy and poetry. But, seeing violence and plight of humanity, I got inspiration in 1993 to write my first book, which is yet to be published. My book ‘THE LASTING SOLUTION OF THE KASHMIR PROBLEM’ is my second book, which I published first. www.harmoniouslivingorganisation.in

I'm a 26-year-old woman from Pennsylvania who says what she means and means what she says. My honesty is often mistaken for rudeness and my passion for judgment. I have strong opinions and I'll tell them to anyone who will listen. Contrary to popular belief, I am incredibly sensitive and very shy, but once you get me started it's hard to make me stop. I was raised Catholic, but have fully converted to Atheism. I am happily married to my high-school sweetheart and I cannot wait to see what life has in store for us.

Born with a Christian background and a questioning mind. I searched and refused to accept anything that could not be validated with scientific doctrines. With a message that could unite all religions, end blind faith, and soothe atheism, I am on a quest to heal humanity.

Arthur Conan Clemens is an original baby boomer born in 1946. Twelve years of Catholic education delivered him to Charles Darwin and Richard Dawkins on the outer rim of atheism. An English Literature degree followed by 30 years as a copywriter have brought him here. Where he goes from here nobody knows.

Steven H Wallace. A dual citizen of Australia and the US currently enjoying life on the Australian east coast. A professional freelance writer, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology. Has particular interest in science topics, evolution, atheism, and rationality

I'm 22 years old. I'm a high school drop-out and an Iraq veteran who is all about freedom, atheism, and anarchy. I write because I like to and because I want to spread the wisdom and knowledge I've gained through experiences that I've had. I'm a decent writer, but I defin

The author is owner of rationalatheist.com who has many talents; among them are graphic design and art, baking and cooking, event planning and catering, and writing. She is mother to two wonderful boys.

Kylyssa Shay spent 18 years as a professional floral designer and has aquacultured marine life for fun and profit. Ms. Shay is a freelance writer, an atheist and an avid life-long learner with unusual life experiences including alternate lifestyles and homelessness. She is passionate about sexuality, freedom of speech, and writing. Kylyssa is an anti-homelessness activist with many years of hands-on experience. Her hobbies include drawing, etching, painting, and making fondant cakes.

Edward Stapleton born 10 January, 1983, in Somers Point, New Jersey, and has spent the last 3 years living outside of Denver, Colorado. He is also known as 'The Razor Blade Atheist' and hosts a blog under the same name. He lives with his wife Kathleen, they have no children.

Sarah Rigg wrote her memoirs, called "Pickle Pass," at age six, and hasn't slowed down since then. She has won awards for her fiction and non-fiction writing, both creative writing and journalism, and has years of experience editing and proofreading to boot.

At the moment, I'm attending high school, however my lookout for college is looking very good (already taking some college-level courses). I love to write when its on the right kind of subject. I adore art and practicing it as well. More importantly, I love the earth.

Former Air Force NCO Father

I've come a long way and I have many more bridges to cross before I reach my destination!

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Donald contributes on a wide variety of topics. Among his favorites are movie reviews, political commentary, divorce, and crime commentary. See something you like? Share it on Twitter!

Project manager, engineer, developer, and father of two.

I'm a 34-year-old creative, weird, and warped tech professional with a unique view of reality.

I am a freelance writer and novelist living in Philadelphia.

North Carolinian female, so far.

Cathe Jones has published essays and non-fictio articles for nearly her entire life. Current projects include 3 nonficiton books, and a writing group in Las Vegas, NV. Visit CatheJones.com for info, and clips.

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