Keith Ellison, a Democrat from Minnesota’s 5th district, won his race for a House seat, making him the first Muslim to be elected to Congress. Which should put a stop to anyone who says Muslims can’t get elected in America. Still no openly atheist elected officials, though. How long will it take before that happens? I must say, even without all the results in, I’m mildly optimistic it could happen. Not saying when. It won’t be soon. But people seemed… Read more
On September 11, Newsweek magazine had an article on “The New Naysayers.” Now, the two other popular news magazines are catching up. Time’s cover story tomorrow is God vs. Science, which features a transcript of excerpts from a debate between Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins. U.S. News and World Report will also have an article on “The New Unbelievers,” referring to the triumvirate of Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett. (Unbelievers? I’m sure they believe in something. Just not God…. Read more
This one hits close to home since Burbank, IL isn’t too far from where I live. After six months of deliberation, Nichole Schultz, a college student and atheist, no longer has to display her city vehicle sticker. The sticker displays a soldier kneeling at a cross. Which, according to the city, is not a symbol of Christianity. (Of course, if the cross was upside down, I’m sure Christians would rightfully be upset.) Burbank Mayor Harry Klein responded to all this… Read more
