I’ll be the first to admit I watch those Christian TV shows that always seem to pop up when nothing else is on — there’s no better form of entertainment. One of my favorites is Jack van Impe because he talks about current events while spouting out every Bible verse he can think of that vaguely connects to that topic. And he believes Jesus in coming back soon! Today’s headlines prove it! Just look at the horrible things going on,… Read more
The Atheist Foundation of Australia wanted to put up this billboard in most states to encourage atheists to mark “No Religion” on the 2011 census (thereby taking some federal money away from religious groups): They paid Billboards Australia a deposit and signed a contract. The company is now backtracking, saying they won’t put up the billboards because they’re “too political”: The site owner at Queanbeyan has reneged on the deal now, months after the message was made known to Billboards… Read more
There’s an article making the rounds regarding “The Backfire Effect.” It argues that “When your deepest convictions are challenged by contradictory evidence, your beliefs get stronger.” At least at it pertains to us, when we argue about religion with theists, their defenses tend to go up, and they may become even more religious in the process. If we think we’re changing their minds with our use of Reason, we should think twice. Once something is added to your collection of… Read more
A while back, in order to find books about atheism on Amazon, you could click through the following links: Amazon –> Books –> Religion & Spirituality –> Spirituality –> Atheism (You could argue that atheism doesn’t belong in a Spirituality section — and you’d be right — but that’s another debate.) Now, the atheism section is gone. The new pathway looks like this: Amazon –> Books –> Religion & Spirituality –> Spirituality Not only is “atheism” gone, the only subcategory… Read more
Check out this new song by atheist hip-hop artist Copastatic — there’s a powerful message contained in the NSFW lyrics: (Hook) Are we human or are we dancers? My signs are vital My hands are cold And I’m on my knees looking for the answer Are we human? or are we dancers? (Verse 1) How could I be such a fool, Not to see you as a real man but a tool, An instrument of manipulation and creation of power,… Read more
