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- Misguided FaithA Philosophy essay on what the world might be like without religion
- The Christian and Atheist Tolerance HypocrisyChristians and atheists are often intolerant of one another to the detriment of our society as a whole.
- Dear AtheistA poem dedicated to Atheists, asking questions about God.
- 11 Bizarre, Illogical or Silly Things Christians Tell AtheistsChristians routinely push their faith at me. They say strange things but can be deflected with wry wit.
- Who Am I? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Going?Do you feel hope or despair? Do you believe your life has value or do you believe it worthless? Why were you put on this earth? What happens after you die?
My Atheist Offspring Goes to ChurchWith all the negative press regarding Atheists protesting this or that, I think many of you get the wrong idea --especially you Bible thumpers out there. Let me set the record straight.- Agnosticism VS AtheismA unique logical argument from an atheist as to why agnosticism holds very little weight.
- Atheists and the Santa Monica Nativity Display: A Christian OpinionThe annual Santa Monica nativity display has become a battleground between Atheists and Christians this year. As a Christian pastor, I believe both sides are getting it wrong on this debate. Here's my opinion of how we should move the dialogue forward.
- North Korean Dictatorship Stems from Worship, Not AtheismA commentary on why dictatorship stems from worship of a god figure, not a lack of worship.
- An Atheist Banner is Promotion of Religion but a Nativity Scene Isn't?A nativity scene is allowed on public property in PA, but not an atheist banner.
- Counter-acting Atheism and Intolerance of ReligionI see so many "Bible Thumpers" getting into online battles of words, and I wonder why. Why is there such derision, and such hatred. Yet, as a student of history, I know all too well "the wherefores and whys." The trick is to counteract it peaceably.
- Atheists Spread Misery; It Must Be ChristmasEvery Christmas, atheist groups go out of their way to ruin the holiday for everyone else. Now a recent study shows atheists don't like atheists either.
- Nativity Scene Display Arguments -- Idiocy at WorkEvery year, people make the arguments about public Nativity displays less of a legal argument and more of a way to prove their own idiocy.
- Atheist Group Clashes with East Texas Town Over Nativity SceneAn annual feature of the Christmas holidays, a fight over religious symbols in public spaces, has broken out in the East Texas town of Athens, according to KHOU TV. At issue is a nativity scene on the courthouse grounds.
- Aversion to AtheismAtheism is still one of the most disliked "groups" in the United States, let alone the potential distrust across the world to some degree or another.
- Christmas Makes Me AtheisticA poem about Christmas and atheism
- Myths and Stereotypes About AtheistsI took some time to have a look at some myths about atheists. The myths people seemed genuinely concerned about that were not blatantly idiotic were collected and answered with my undivided attention. Enjoy.
- Why Don't Atheists Just Shut Up?How many times have I been asked a question along the lines of “Why can't atheists just respect others' beliefs,” or “Why are atheists so focused on something they don't believe in?” And believe it or not, these are the more reasonable questions...
- Why Are Atheists so Hateful These Days?I am not a Christian but neither do I attack them.
- The Atheist and His BibleJust My opinion on the state of the fight between Atheist and Believers i the words of an ex-Atheist
- Is Atheism a Religion?There has been much confusion over whether atheism is a religion. With the recent population growth of atheists these days it important to understand what this group really believes. For those who are an atheist this is a silly question, but for others...
- My Five Favorite “The Thinking Atheist” Videos on YouTubeMy fellow non-believers and I often find ourselves challenged and/or reprimanded for not having the same beliefs as others do. It is an all-too-popular belief that because we don't accept at least one of the thousands and thousands of interpretations of t
- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do About Science?Atheism is sometimes equated with science, but is this actually the case? Do you automatically qualify as atheist if you are a scientist?
- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do About Meaning of Life?Atheists are commonly said to have no real meaning in their life, but that is false for a number of reasons. Meaning is far more complex than many try to boil it down to and atheists understand this more because of lacking belief in God
The Mission Field of AtheismToo many Christians view atheists as enemies when, in reality, they are our largest mission field.- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do About Church/State Separation?Atheism is seen many times at the head of advocacy and activism for church/state separation, but many wonder why this is the case. I explain in some detail as to how it benefits believers and non believers to keep religion and government separate
- Is God a Murderer?Answering the accusation posed by a reader that God is a murderer.
- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do About Religious Norms? Part 2Continuing from last time, we confont saying "God bless you" when people sneeze as well as the supposed Christian nation America is and whether atheists can be patriots
- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do About Religious Norms? Part 1Atheism has many preconceived ideas about what it can and can't do from religious people that I thought I should confront a few popular ones
- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do About Religious Family?Atheism is a tough situation in general, but having a religious family can strain those bonds to the breaking point. How can atheists confront their religious family without separation?
- How the Bible Forces People to Become AtheistsDid I choose to leave religion? Some may say atheists choose to leave their religion. However, that is just a myth. At least in my case it is. For me, being an atheist was something I became after my religion failed the challenge.
- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do About Ethics?Are atheists immoral, amoral or without a basis for ethics? Why do atheists behave morally? Various questions are answered in part about this issue of atheism and morality/ethics
Scientific Evidence for the Existence of GodA list of observable scientific observations clearly indicating the Earth was created with a purpose of housing and supporting complex life forms.- My Personal Conversion: Atheist to CatholicismPowerful personal account of growing up in an British Atheist home, coming to America, and later conversion to the Catholic faith.
Atheism Made Me Embrace LifeAn explanation of how I became an atheist and the effects it has had on me.
Religious to Irreligious: A Slow Lifetime Conversion Driven by EclecticismIf you ever wondered about the long-term effects of hypocrisy, read this narrative of how I came to identify as "no religion." This choice, called the "Nones," is growing in importance in society, perhaps for similar reasons to the ones I will recount.- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do to Find Peace?Atheists can persist in spite of crisis, but theists may ask how they find peace in those times of crisis at all. I present answers on both inner and outer peace.
Why Atheists Could Be Going to HeavenIf a rational and moral god exists but has not yet revealed himself to humanity, he could be using current religions as a test to see who will follow a religion that has condoned slavery, oppression of women, violence or anything else that is immoral.- WDAD: What Do Atheists Do in Times of Crisis?There are many questions people ask atheists. This time, the inquiry about what atheists do in times of crisis, such as a hurricane, gets into further issues of the ethics of belief.
- How I Converted from Christianity to AtheismThis is how I went from being a strong Christian to becoming an atheist within a few months.
