Actress (and Christian) Kristin Chenoweth, in a response to Ricky Gervais’s article on Easter, says she understands where atheists are coming from: Believe me, when I hear myself talk about Jesus Christ being “risen from the dead,” I can almost hear myself laughing. Another whackadoo notion is the idea of the second coming, or the Rapture, as many Christians call it. I get it when atheists look at us like we have three heads when we describe what will happen:… Read more
As wildfires race across Texas while a drought continues, Governor Rick Perry has figured out a way to put a stop to Nature’s wrath: … throughout our history, both as a state and as individuals, Texans have been strengthened, assured and lifted up through prayer; it seems right and fitting that the people of Texas should join together in prayer to humbly seek an end to this devastating drought and these dangerous wildfires; … I, RICK PERRY, Governor of Texas,… Read more
For all the non-atheists out there: Do you believe in the God of the Old Testament or the New Testament? A vengeful God who must be feared or a loving God who wants what’s best for you? According to psychology researchers Azim F. Shariff (University of Oregon) and Ara Norenzayan (University of British Columbia), your answers to those questions could tell us whether or not you’re likely to cheat on a test. “Taken together, our findings demonstrate, at least in… Read more
If you’re looking for an internship this summer that gives you practical skills without taking away all your vacation time, the Foundation Beyond Belief could use you. We’re looking for volunteer interns who could commit about 15 hours a week for three months. You can do all the work from home and you’d be working for a wonderful organization — one that encourages atheists to give to a variety of charities: Interns will gain experience in all major Foundation operations… Read more
Nickelodeon, a channel for children, recently aired a faith-focused episode of Nick News. Host Linda Ellerbee did a fantastic job of introducing kids to what a variety of people believe — and debunking the falsehoods we often hear (like the notion that we’re in any way a “Christian nation”). It’s almost too balanced — they have Pat Robertson spewing bullshit, but at least they also interview Barry Lynn of Americans United for Separation of Church and State to set the… Read more
