Last month, Dan Neil of the LA Times wrote an article proclaiming that atheism was becoming increasingly popular. He dubbed it “Atheist Chic.” Unfortunately, part of the article included the following statement: Despite the recent gains among free thinkers, atheism is still hugely unpopular. There are no atheists in foxholes or in Congress… I normally don’t refer much to letters-to-the-editor. but Fred Edwords (of the American Humanist Association) had a short, straightforward response to Neil in today’s LA Times: I… Read more
Richard Dawkins delivered a lecture at McGill University in Canada (as part of the “Best of Ideas” series) last week where he discussed why “human beings are unable to grasp the reality that exists beyond our perceptions.” It’s called The Strangeness of Science. Download the mp3 here. (Thanks to Peggy for the link!) [tags]Richard Dawkins, podcast, science, atheist, atheism, McGill University, Best of Ideas, The Strangeness of Science[/tags] Read more
Theresa at Frasch Ideas lost a beloved relative recently. Among other things, she talks about how she is dealing with the loss as an atheist and whether there is any harm in religious people believing they will see their loved ones in Heaven. Read her piece. It’s very touching. Theresa ends with an optimistic, Humanistic thought: I think to myself: That is why we should live the best life possible in the here and now. Enjoy the life you have… Read more
