David Hayward probably doesn’t realize it, but he just created a new atheist bumper sticker: It’s mindboggling to me why so many churches would stifle questioning and doubt, especially with children. To simply “have faith” or to suggest that “god did it” when it was really a natural process is a copout. If Christianity was valid, then questions would only strengthen someone’s faith… right? Too bad for churches, when reality meets religion, religion always loses. Which is why we have… Read more
In Britain, Eunice and Owen Johns are already foster parents to a handful of children and they wanted to adopt more. But local authorities said they couldn’t do it — and Britain’s high court just ruled in support of that decision. The reason? Eunice and Owen Johns, who are in their sixties and have fostered children in the past, claimed they were being discriminated against by Derby city council because of their Christian beliefs, after they told a social worker… Read more
After all the buildup and preparation that had to happen to have a day-long festival to celebrate military atheists at Fort Bragg in North Carolina… after Richard Dawkins agreed to headline the event… after a similar (larger) event for Christians was approved by military officials… after all that, there’s a chance the event may not happen after all. First, you need some background: For the Christian “Rock the Fort” event cosponsored by Fort Bragg’s Religious Support Offive and the Billy… Read more
Well, Dusty’s not about to win over any Christian fans. In fact, he’ll probably piss off a handful of atheists with his abrasive style. But it’s hard to disagree with what he says: Christians can’t “have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ” because it’s always a one-way interaction. (Possible NSFW language.) If you could have a one-way personal relationship with somebody, then that means I have a personal relationship with every girl in every porn video I have ever seen…. Read more
Just because you’re an atheist doesn’t mean you’re rational. Good to know we have the Raelians to make that point for us with their new Las Vegas billboard: You almost want to agree with them… until you notice the UFO in the sign and read the press release: … there is no God or Devil. There’s no need to live in fear. We should enjoy our precious lives to the fullest while of course giving love all around us. Surely… Read more
