They’re sincere about it, too. The Western Colorado Atheists and Freethinkers gave their “Person of the Year” award to Rev. Mike Burr: The Atheists and Freethinkers group presented Burr with the Person of the Year award at their monthly meeting Sunday at Mesa Mall’s Community Room. Burr was unanimously chosen for his work with peace and social/environmental justice issues; his leadership in advocating for the poor, disadvantaged and exploited; his advocacy of separation of church and state; his opposition to… Read more
The controversy over Christian pastor Rob Bell’s new book is still going on now that his book has finally been published — I’m sure his publishers are thrilled — but it’s a debate that will have no winners because both sides are wrong. A quick recap: It was being reported that Bell’s new book, Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived, alluded to the idea that Hell might not exist and… Read more
If you’ve been an atheist for a while, you’re well aware that religion is treated by most people with kid gloves. There are relatively few places to find outspoken atheists or critics of religion — the blogosphere is an exception. Certainly, in the mainstream media, it’s rare to see anyone calling out religious bullshit. (Meanwhile, how many times did you hear the media say something about “praying for the victims” of the Japanese tsunami this past weekend?) So imagine you’re… Read more
