Image by Getty Images via DaylifeI just learned that the Alliance Defense Fund, the Christian extremist group behind Pulpit Freedom Sunday, is worried that gay marriage could bring about the end of Christian extremism. Worried enough that they've sent out an alert about one of my recent posts. I know these send out tons of these alerts to panic their supporters into donating, but I can't help thin
Well it’s that time of year again and every atheist blogger has got something to say on the subject. So rather than bore you with my own holiday thoughts I thought I would share with you the christmas wishes from across the atheosphere.
Ebonmuse’s Solstice Sermon over at Daylight Atheism
The date of the solstice was [...]
I had submitted my site for consideration to the Atheist Blogroll, which has been accepted (and the link to which is now prominently displayed on my sidebar). One of the conditions is to write a post about the Blogroll, so here it is.
Enjoy the fellow atheist bloggers on the site, and I’ll try to figure [...]
Some of you may have heard of Edward Current or have at least seen his popular atheist youtube videos such as “An Atheist Meets God” and “The Atheist Delusion”. Of course his videos are meant to be satirical and judging by the comments, a lot of people find them quite humorous, as I myself [...]
Dear Santa,
I know what you are thinking. Do atheists even celebrate Christmas? Well, I just want to let you know that yes, some of us do and that it would be nice if you don’t forget about us. See, Christmas to me, and probably to many others like myself, is a time [...]
(Cross-posted from America Needs Me)
Via Gateway Pundit. If these were Old Testament times there would be some serious smiting going on.
Dan Barker of the National Dipshit Society Freedom from Religion Foundation says that the Nativity scene is "hate speech" and Jesus grew up to be a "dictator".
Let me make something clear from the beginning here: I don't think this guy is
Lest our discussion on free will turn to bickering, I believe it best to address a motif in many of Ken Ueda's writings regarding the inconvertibility of Christians. That is, Christians often say that neither human reason nor experience can persuade them that atheism is true and Christianity is false. This, I believe, was one of the reasons Ueda started his "Ask an atheist" column and is perhaps
Image via WikipediaI slept late this morning and hadn't really thought about writing a Thanksgiving post. I'm not big on holidays of any sort, and other than enjoying some time off work, I don't do anything different from what I usually do. I know that makes me quite odd, but I'm getting more comfortable embracing that. Still, my upbringing leaves me with an almost irresistible urge to reflect on
Image via WikipediaIf you've read the Christian bible, you know that their god is repeatedly described as being a jealous god. I always found the notion of anything godlike being jealous of what humans thought or believed to be the height of absurdity, but this does not seem to bother those who claim to believe in such a god. Maybe being jealous is not so bad after all. In fact, I happen to be ser
Image via WikipediaIn a recent post on promoting atheist community, I offered some suggestions about how best to begin the process of developing atheist community. I indicated that the first step would involve determining the sort of community we wanted, and I provided some brief recommendations. It was my hope that others would chime in, and I am happy to report that this is indeed happening.Mojo
Image by clemente via FlickrIt has been clear to me for some time that we need a secular community, and I am happy to see others making similar arguments. I have called on my fellow atheist bloggers to begin the task of cataloging options for uniting nonbelievers. I think it is time to again pick up this task and move forward in building community among atheists. This post will serve as a reorient
Image by Mat Honan via FlickrAfter the historic victory of Sen. Barack Obama, now President-Elect Obama, it seems that two words are on the lips of every media pundit: "Now what?" It hardly seems fair to be asking this already, but I think we better get used to it. As if Obama didn't already have his hands full with an economic crisis, two wars, and 8 years of destructive Bush rule, he has the add
Image by shadrachian via FlickrThe anti-atheist bigotry utilized by Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) during her recent campaign is inexcusable. I have joined countless atheist bloggers in expressing outrage that such bigotry is tolerated in modern America. The challenge for us now, even after Dole lost the election, is one of recognizing that this may be a political tactic of which we will see more e
By CourtneyHere's my thoughts on atheism and intolerance, posted in my brand new blog, an amalgamation about anything and everything, at I'm a longtime fan of ex-christian and thought I'd finally post some of my thoughts on the site.-- Courtney --Here's the thing: even the title will alert people that I'm going to be offensive, whether I am or not. In fact, just being an atheist is offensive to s
Image by Digital Papercuts via FlickrI've already said everything I plan to say about the despicable nature North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole's campaign of bigotry. Now that Dole has sunken even lower, I think I'm just too mad to write more on the subject for awhile. I simply want to give some credit to those who are continuing to follow her campaign and report on her bigotry:Letter to the Edi
PROBABLY?I really wonder why they want to have a campaign like this. The atheists in London said that they also have the right to say what they think and express their views just like the Christians.This is ridiculous! Atheism is like a religion wherein their god are their selves and the material things in the world. Why have a campaign when you have nothing to promote? Come to think of it, they a
Image via WikipediaI really enjoy helping new atheist bloggers strengthen their blogs and attract readers. I suppose I see it as a way for me to give back to the community that continues to inspire me. I don't claim to be an expert in blogging, but I have made plenty of mistakes that I have learned from and can help others avoid. In this post, I'll assemble some of my previous tips in one place to
-A British atheist group plans to put ads in London buses that proclaim: “There’s probably no God”.-Next month, voters in San Francisco get to vote on a measure that would eliminate the power of local law enforcement officials to go after prostitutes.-The U.N. is urging governments to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic - do they know something that we don't?-President Bush has now ope
Image by wallyg via FlickrThe Atheist Jew tagged me with a recent blog meme going around: Can You Remember The Day That You Officially Became An Atheist? At first glance, I thought it seemed interesting and decided to play. You can find my responses to the various questions below. Having answered them, I am now of the opinion that this meme probably needs to be put to bed, so I not going to tag an
This is pretty funny. I found it over at Pagan Origins of the Christ Myth. This is an interesting and helpful site. In fact, this is a great site. Great pictures and links. I would suggest it for a confirmation class. (But don't tell mom).glumbert - Don't tell Mom you're an atheist
Image via WikipediaI always look forward to Oliver's posts on Mississippi Atheists about visiting various Christian churches in Mississippi. It often seems that he is an anthropologist of sorts entering a very strange environment and emerging to tell us about it. I couldn't do it, but I'm glad he does. For the latest post in his "Nonbeliever in church" series, Oliver accepted an e-mailed invitatio
Image via WikipediaNothing like a visit from the family to remind me of the power of denial. It is quite remarkable how people can "forget" what they don't want to know in the first place regardless of how many reminders they might get. I had an interesting interaction with my parents recently that illustrates this well and which may sound familiar to my atheist readers.After commenting that my bo
................................This video concerns some of the recent atheist/Christian drama on YouTube - specifically an evangelical called "Yokeup" - so if you don't follow that, this could be meaningless to you. Therefore I will try to make it relevant by drawing some abstract moral from what I talk about in the video. The moral of the story is: Don't blame all of your shitty behavior on God.
Curt asks:
When you say you like Unicorns, are you refering to unicorns in the mythical sense or the IPU?
I’m referring to unicorns primarily in the “cute cuddly illustrations you find on little girls’ pink Lisa Frank lunchboxes” sense. How can somebody not like unicorns? They’re so darn pretty! I’d always listed unicorns as my favorite [...]
I think I am going to use my recent post, "Be an Atheist Activist in 30 Minutes a Week," to inspire a new series of posts on atheist activism. I am calling the series "The 30 Minute Activist" to emphasize the point that one can make a significant difference by devoting a mere 30 minutes a week to atheist activism. While our Christian neighbors are wasting time in church, we can do something worthw
Many atheists care deeply about maintaining the separation of church and state, promoting atheist equality, correcting popular misconceptions about atheists, and all sorts of other important goals. The number of worthy causes may even seem overwhelming at times. How can one person with limited time and resources hope to make a meaningful difference? Fortunately, one can be an effective atheist act
As tempting as it may be for atheists to focus their efforts on facilitating de-conversion among religious believers, the costs of such efforts may exceed the benefits. Direct challenges of religious belief, while undeniably cathartic, may even solidify believers' resistance. Perhaps it is time to consider a different kind of atheist outreach, one that focuses on a vital but often neglected portio
1.One evening there was a small incident in the ocean. The sun had set and just a moment before, a fish had been very happy and joyous dancing in the sun rays in the infinite vastness of the ocean. She was dancing, swimming. The fish was so natural and innocent. There was not a slightest trace of doubt in her mind.But a moment later she met an atheist fish who said to her: "What are you dancing fo
I came across one of his lierature work on atheism, 'Forget God and Respect Man'. Every atheist in this world should definitely know this man from Tamil Nadu, India. For those who want to know him, here we go.E V Ramasami is widely renowned as Periyar. Meaning respectful person in TAMIL. He is a social revolutionary, rationalist, prolific writer, effective speaker and an original thinker. He wor
In my prior post about atheist dating, I framed the obstacles encountered by atheists mostly as originating with the potential partners (e.g., "Eek, an atheist!"). But like many of those who commented, I've had some positive relationships with open-minded Christians. Religious believers can indeed make excellent romantic partners. Now I'd like to look at an obstacle which originates with us. Somet
Holy Prepuce forwarded me this plea by Craig A. James (The Religion Virus), for all internet atheists to “come out” and post their real identities.
My decision was due to a comment from my book agent, who asked, “What are you afraid of?” I had no good answer to that question. There was just a vague, [...]
All griping aside, the first day of classes in college is fun. Maybe my perspective is skewed now that I am the one teaching and not the student whose summer vacation just ended. Still, many of the students seem eager as they listen intently and evaluate what we will be like as teachers, whether they will enjoy the content of our course, and make initial judgments about how difficult the material
Welcome to Atheist Revolution - a blog dedicated to breaking free from irrational belief and opposing Christian extremism in America.I use the handle vjack, and I write this blog as a hobby. It reflects my interest in atheism and my commitment to improving the position of atheists in a world dominated by religious belief. If you would like to learn more about my personal journey to atheism, you ca
Ning first entered my consciousness in a PCWorld article I was reading, but it was not until seeing the Atheist Nexus implementation that I had any idea how it functioned. Love it or hate it, I think you can agree that Atheist Nexus has been a popular application among atheists looking for online social networking. Now there is another, and this one is much smaller and more focused. Atheist Blogge
Sent in by TressaMy dad was born to a Jewish father and a Protestant mother. They raised him to have a marginal belief in a monotheistic, omnipotent God and the existence of an afterlife, but other than that, for the purpose of compromise, he was not brought up under any definite religious doctrine. To this day, my dad holds vaguely deist beliefs, but is fairly distrustful of organized religion. M
You are out on a first date, and the person mentions that they attend church every Sunday. Is this a deal-breaker? How do you respond in such a situation? I usually try to stick to topics I feel like I know something about, but when a reader e-mailed me with the suggestion that I address some of the dating-related challenges atheists face, I couldn't resist. Don't get me wrong - it is not that I h
The Atheist Spot Blog is doing a series of interviews with assorted atheist bloggers. This gives us the opportunity to learn more about the authors we read. Craig A. James of The Religion Virus was first, and they just posted the interview they did with me. I thought they asked some good questions, and it will be neat to follow the series and see how others respond to similar questions. Subscribe
Excuses on why I haven’t posted in about a month now:
Religion is no longer something I want to discuss with my parents. (However, I get more and more resentful that I have to sit and wait while they pray before dinner. At least I have breakfast and lunch elsewhere, and with co-workers who, while religious, [...]
An atheist was walking through the woods.'What majestic trees'!'What powerful rivers'!'What beautiful animals'!He said to himself.As he was walking alongside the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7-foot grizzly bear charge towards him.He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing in on him.He loo
Sent in by Red Foot OkieI’ve been visiting this site for a few years now, mostly to read the de-conversions, make occasional comments, and be thankful that my own road to skepticism was not nearly as rocky a path as many of you had to walk.The short version is that religion was never a huge issue in my immediate family. In fact, it usually only crossed my mind when someone else brought it up fir
I have been heavily promoting Atheist Nexus here since it first appeared. This may lead you to believe that I am biased in its favor and inclined to ignore the controversy which has surrounded it from the beginning and recent developments which have caused some to leave the site. I cannot deny that I have a generally favorable view of Atheist Nexus, but I will do my best here to summarize the cont
I recently read a few blog posts regarding Atheist Nexus, a social site on the Ning platform for atheists. Apparently, not everybody agrees with some of the decisions made by the operators of this group. Sound familiar? It's nice to know that some people have their noses up everybody's asses and not just ours...but I digress. We set up a group there months ago which hasn't been u
For those of you on Atheist Nexus, I created a new group this morning at the suggestion of a couple other members. This new group, Atheist Defense Network, is designed to provide members with a place for reporting anti-atheist bigotry encountered in the media and to mobilize others to respond. I had initially started this in the forum section but was convinced that doing it as a group would make i
I have been reflecting lately on what I want to do with this blog in the future. I think it would be useful to have something like a platform for which I would develop a set of objectives to pursue via Atheist Revolution. This would not force me to rigidly adhere to these objectives but could serve as a guide for letting readers know what to expect. This is not something I am going to rush. Instea
By DocMikeI started By The Book Comics in March of 2007 because I'd met so many Christians who had absolutely no idea of the injustice, absurdity, cruelty, violence, intolerance, and contradictions the Bible contains. And still, they consider it to be the inerrant word of God.Since then, I've posted 45 comics (with commentary) that point out (using humor) some of the many weaknesses of the Bible.
In an effort to simplify the main page and improve load times, I decided it was finally time to move my blogroll to its own page. This should give me the opportunity to expand it without worrying quite so much about formatting implications. As always, I will regularly prune it to remove inactive blogs or those I am no longer following.Without further ado, these are the atheist-related blogs you sh
Sent in by Arthur I was forced to go to a catholic grammar school where we attended mass every weekday morning and also attended as a class on Sundays. Teachers were all nuns who weren’t very well educated and it was obvious that most didn’t choose the job because they liked children. We spent lots of time learning about all the sins we shouldn’t commit and the penalties we would face for co
“A Christian once asked an atheist, with whom he took a walk through the meadows, ‘Who made all these beautiful flowers?’ ’Forget it!’ was the answer. ’Do not come again with your stupid talk about God. The flowers exist by themselves.’ The Christian did not persist. After a few days, he was visited by the [...]
“A Christian once asked an atheist, with whom he took a walk through the meadows, ‘Who made all these beautiful flowers?’ ’Forget it!’ was the answer. ’Do not come again with your stupid talk about God. The flowers exist by themselves.’ The Christian did not persist. After a few days, he was visited by the [...]
I was initially quite skeptical of Twitter. I figured that I probably would have loved it as a teenager, but I wasn't sure how I would use it now that I don't really have the sort of friends who would want to follow a play-by-play of my activities throughout the day, nor I theirs. But after seeing a handful of other atheist bloggers using the service in different ways, I decided to investigate. It
I am not an atheist and I definitely adore and worship God with all of me. I made this whatever-it-is-called as I started to reflect why there is an increase number of atheist in the world. I tried to put my self in the shoes of an atheist and I tried not to be bias. But I guess God is just too good for me not to acknowledge His presence.When I woke up this morning,I wondered who I am;Will I be th
KINA har under veckan beviljat en amerikansk evangelist tillåtelse att distribuera en bok till idrottsmän och tränare under Peking-OS. LUIS PALAU kommer att erbuda en kopia av sin bok A Friendly Dialogue Between an Atheist and a Christian till alla idrottare som deltar i spelen. Boken innehåller en konversation mellan den ateistiske kinesiske diplomaten ZHAO QIZHENG - en högt uppsatt kinesisk
Poodles has an interesting post over at Poodles Place about coming out as an atheist. The question asked is whether atheists go through common stages as part of the coming out process. That is, do atheists who were formerly Christian transition smoothly from Christianity to atheism, or are there intermediate stops along the way? It is an interesting question that has not received much attention b
I’ve been interviewed by The Pakistani Spectator! Granted, I feel slightly less special because the questions were canned (take a gander at the other interviews and you’ll see what I mean), but it’s nice to be interviewed anyway.
Go check it out!
It looks like atheist activist, Rob Sherman is in the news again. You may remember him for his lawsuit to stop the "moment of silence" sham in public schools. Or you may remember him for being the target of one of the more egregious examples of anti-atheist bigotry we've seen in awhile. Now he is reported to be back in court to stop the state of Illinois from giving money to rebuild a historic chu
Alissa writes:
Hey. Okay, so I recently found your website and was reading around and I really want to talk to you. I’m 13 years old and I’m in the 9th grade. I know, some may think thats really young but I know that I don’t believe in god and I think I may be an [...]
As one of the atheist bloggers selected to render judgment on Atheist Nexus and the questions raised over whether it might be a Christian sham, I am ready to do so. I believe that Atheist Nexus is safe and encourage my readers to join and promote the site. Of course, no social networking site is truly 100% safe. Members should still be mindful of the personal information they disclose there. Howev
Since the concerns about Atheist Nexus first emerged, those of us using the site have not had the easiest time tracking down reasonable explanations about what was going on and why. I think those in charge assumed a brief explanation would be sufficient and took some time to respond when it became clear that it would not be enough. However, they have now taken the time to post a more detailed acco
I am still trying to piece together information to update you on Atheist Nexus. I am not yet to the point where I can make a firm conclusion that the site is not a scam, but I will share with you some of the explanations which have been offered so you may judge for yourself. I'll also say that I plan to continue to use the site myself until pending additional data. If I was confident enough to rec
I was quick to join Atheist Nexus and have been promoting it here because I think it serves a needed function of helping to build community among atheists, humanists, and freethinkers. However, some disturbing information has emerged on the site suggesting that Atheist Nexus might be connected with the Divine Christian Center. We are still waiting for an explanation from the moderators, but in the
Before it became a favorite myspace topic, I did a post about whether or not God really answers prayers. It was not along the line of trying to prove or deny God. Rather, it was based on t...
Many Christians perceive atheists as spending too much energy protesting trivial issues. Are they right? In some ways, I think this may be a valid point. Are we picking the right battles to fight, or are we wasting valuable resources (e.g, time, energy, money, etc.) on relatively less important issues? Of course, answering this question would require us to have more agreement than we do over which
I was sick last weekend, and I'm still feeling lousy. I have no energy and feel like I could sleep all the time. If I'm not feeling any better by this afternoon, I'll probably have to visit the doctor. I've just been holding off because of the expense. You see, I recently opted out of my employer-paid medical plan for a free one with much better benefits. The new plan does not even require me to v
I have just finished reading a fascinating essay about Post-Atheist Spirituality which Phil Johnson flicked my way. There is something for everyone here:
Eastern Orthodoxy - How apophatic theology primes atheism Atheism - Its unconscious religious impulsesNeo-Paganism - Why the author thinks its a dead endAngelism - As the religiosity of post-modernity
So, have we stirred enough pots yet?
John Loftus, creator of Debunking Christianity, has informed me that his book, Why I Became an Atheist, is scheduled for release in July. For those of you that are familiar with his other offering, Why I Rejected Christianity, you know what to expect. Clear, consice arguments laid out in great storyteller fashion.
Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher [...]
I’ve made little secret here about my feelings toward Christianity and the rest of the world’s religions. Religious belief is inherently irrational, and while religion has resulted in considerable good, precious little of it has been unique to religion (i.e., much of the good with which religion has been credited can be and has been achieved through non-religious routes). Worse, the considerab
Some call it "new atheism." Others, and I count myself among them, prefer to talk about an atheist movement, atheist revival, or even atheist pride. But no matter what we call it, I think we can agree increased visibility is likely to improve attitudes toward atheists. Just think of how many times you have heard a Christian say that he or she has never met an atheist. Could this be a factor in mai
Religion foes' billboard sparks discussion, shrugs(Hat Tip: Meeks inCA)(All embedded links added by BabbaZee)By Electa Draper The Denver PostDenver's secularists wanting freedom from religion have taken over one corner in the public square to make the point.They've emblazoned a billboard six blocks from the state Capitol with the message, inscribed over faux stained glass, "Imagine No Religion."Mo
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself. As he was walking along the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned to see what the cause was, he saw a 7-foot grizzly charging right towards him. He ran as fast as he could. He looked over his
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An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that evolution had created.
“What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!”, he said to himself. As he was walking along the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. [...]
This is a follow-up to a recent post I wrote about atheist liberation. Several readers left insightful comments. I really appreciated the reminder about the vast regional differences in attitudes toward atheists throughout the United States. This is an important point, one of which I need to be periodically reminded. However, I believe that the bulk of what I wrote previously, and certainly my mot
I’m amazed as just how often the words “homosexual” and “atheist” are used in the same sentence and how frequently homosexuals and atheists are presented as being one of the same. And what’s more apparently share a political agenda to run rough-shod over Christendom and traditional family values.
There are a plethora of socially-conservative organisations, such
Drawing on the Civil Rights movement for inspiration and tactics, the Gay Rights and Women's Liberation movements accomplished a great deal. While their work is by no means finished, each of these movements has made massive strides once difficult to imagine. Along with others, I have previously suggested that we atheists can learn a great deal from those that have been successful before us. Atheis
What does the future hold for atheism in the United States? Will momentum build until even our harshest critics will acknowledge the reality of the atheist movement, or might our growing influence wane and further delay the goal of atheist equality? I'm no fortune teller, but I'll gladly speculate on what we might see over the next few years. This post focuses on the future of American atheism wit
Atheist Revolution has a new domain on the web, so please be sure to update your links. While I am still hosting with Blogger for now, this new domain is likely the first step toward eventually moving to a new host and blogging platform.New URL:
Freethought blogs are a great way to interact with other atheists, agnostics, and secular humanists on the Internet. Forums provide another opportunity. They are more egalitarian in that anyone can begin a thread. This means that participants do not have to wait for the blogger to do a post on a particular subject. They are also an ideal place for some theist-atheist debate. I have assembled a sho
Sometimes, I admit, I lose faith. I lose faith in goodness. I lose faith in humanity. I lose faith in God. Sometimes, maybe, you do too. As many of you know, I love discussing the exploration of space. To gain a perspective of where you are in the universe right now, just try watching the "zoom out" introduction to Contact. But once you get beyond our current galaxy, you tend to disa
You may be surprised that it would bother me to learn that a U.S. soldier stationed in Iraq was using the Quran for target practice. Knowing that I am an atheist, you may expect me to think that shooting up a Quran or any other "holy" book is a step in the right direction. However, I believe that this incident does far more harm than good. Of course I deny that the Quran is any more "holy" than an
You may be surprised that it would bother me to learn that a U.S. soldier stationed in Iraq was using the Quran for target practice. Knowing that I am an atheist, you may expect me to think that shooting up a Quran or any other "holy" book is a step in the right direction. However, I believe that this incident does far more harm than good. Of course I deny that the Quran is any more "holy" than an
Hi. My name’s Emily and I’m 14. I’ve been athiest for about a year. I haven’t told my parents, and I still go to church with them. I don’t have the heart to tell them. Anyway, I’ve found one other atheist, my best friend. All of my other friends are very religious. I’m afraid to [...]
In case you haven't already found them, Carnival of the Godless #91 is up at State of Protest, and the Humanist Symposium #19 is up at Letters From a Broad. Time to get reading.Tags: atheist, blog, blog carnival, Carnival of the Godless, Humanist Symposium
In case you haven't already found them, Carnival of the Godless #91 is up at State of Protest, and the Humanist Symposium #19 is up at Letters From a Broad. Time to get reading.Tags: atheist, blog, blog carnival, Carnival of the Godless, Humanist Symposium
With increasing numbers of freethinkers "coming out" and openly identifying themselves as atheists, agnostics, and/or secular humanists, some are suggesting that secular churches may be useful. Of course, atheism is not a religion, and the concept of atheist churches strikes some as a bit silly. Still, I do not think we should hastily dismiss the idea without carefully considering the advantages they might bring. Besides, calling an institution a church does not necessarily mean that it must resemble religious churches.Imagine having an atheist church in your community. What would be the potential benefits? I suggest that they would include at least the following:Increased sense of community, belonging, and social supportIncreased public presence (i.e., atheists would be more visible to bo
With increasing numbers of freethinkers "coming out" and openly identifying themselves as atheists, agnostics, and/or secular humanists, some are suggesting that secular churches may be useful. Of course, atheism is not a religion, and the concept of atheist churches strikes some as a bit silly. Still, I do not think we should hastily dismiss the idea without carefully considering the advantages t
I received an e-mail from a reader in the Atlanta, GA, area who is considering quitting her job to do something that involves helping atheists. My initial response to her was that there were a multitude of ways one could help atheists or become an atheist activist that would not necessarily require a job change (e.g., strengthening secular public education, advocating for reason and science, becoming politically active, etc.). But suppose that someone really does want to make a major life change and really throw themselves into the atheist movement. I know some of you have worked for various atheist organizations. Any ideas or suggestions?Tags: Atlanta, Georgia, atheist, job, employment, activism, education, advocacy, atheist movement
I received an e-mail from a reader in the Atlanta, GA, area who is considering quitting her job to do something that involves helping atheists. My initial response to her was that there were a multitude of ways one could help atheists or become an atheist activist that would not necessarily require a job change (e.g., strengthening secular public education, advocating for reason and science, becom
It was only late March when the Atheist Blogroll hit 600 blogs, and it is now approaching 700. Think about that for a minute. There are nearly 700 atheist-oriented blogs. Could it be that growing numbers of atheists are no longer content to sit on the sidelines but have something to say about the oppressively religious cultures in which many find ourselves?If we can even begin to organize our our numbers, harnessing our energy, creativity, and other talents, we could give voice to atheism in a way we have not yet witnessed. If the authors of the blogs appearing on the Atheist Blogroll can be thought of as a sort of grassroots, this would be an excellent place to start. What can we do to bring this collection of bloggers together and maximize our influence?Tags: Atheist Blogroll, atheist, b
It was only late March when the Atheist Blogroll hit 600 blogs, and it is now approaching 700. Think about that for a minute. There are nearly 700 atheist-oriented blogs. Could it be that growing numbers of atheists are no longer content to sit on the sidelines but have something to say about the oppressively religious cultures in which many find ourselves?If we can even begin to organize our our
I imagine you are already familiar with the story of the brave atheist soldier, Spc. Jeremy Hall, and his lawsuit against the Department of Defense for violating his religious freedom by promoting a culture of fundamentalist Christianity. After all, it has been making the rounds on the atheist blogosphere for some time now. I am happy to announce that Spc. Hall is finally going to receive the big media attention he deserves. First, his story was presented in The New York Times, then CNN, and now he will appear during tomorrow's "Sunday Morning" on CBS News.You may recall that Hall started receiving serious threats from his fellow soldiers soon after his lawsuit was announced and that recent reports suggest that this continues. Perhaps shining the media spotlight on this case will finally b
