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Why this atheist WILL celebrate Christmas

December 22, 2010 No Comment

We live in a country with a lot of problems, but who doesn’t? We’re lucky to live in a country where we can celebrate any way we want on any holiday we choose. We shouldn’t waste this stroke of luck.

You Can Always Learn More About Non-Belief

December 22, 2010 5 Comments

Reading books on non-belief may seem like a waste of time for an atheist. But maybe it’s not such a bad idea.

Fading Faith: America’s secular shift

December 22, 2010 3 Comments

Philosopher-historian Will Durant called it “the basic event of modern times.” He didn’t mean the world wars, or the end of colonialism, or the rise of electronics. He was talking about the decline of religion in Western democracies . . . Possibly the biggest news story to be ignored by the media.

UN reinstates reference to sexual orientation in resolution on execution

December 22, 2010 No Comment

The British Humanist Association has welcomed the vote late last night by the United Nations General Assembly in favour of adding victims’ sexual orientation back to the list of highlighted groups in a resolution condemning extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.

The Christmas play: 12/19/2010 Atheist Cartoon

December 22, 2010 1 Comment

Courtesy AtheistCartoons.com.

Christmas Trees Cause Psychological Harm for People Who Don’t Celebrate

December 22, 2010 Comments Off

Atheists are not the only people who do not believe in Christmas. Non-Christians, such as Buddhists, and even some fundamentalist Christians who believe that the holiday is pagan, do not celebrate Christmas. While separation of church and state issues traditionally are raised with respect to public displays of Christian nativity scenes, crosses and so forth, [...]

Bishop Explains Catholic Church’s Position in Severing Ties with St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix for Terminating Pregnancy to Save Mother’s Life

December 22, 2010 Comments Off

Bishop Thomas Olmsted takes reporters' questions. Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Phoenix Catholic Diocese insists that the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix did the wrong thing in 2009 when it terminated a pregnancy to save a mother's life. The woman needing medical care was raising four children. The church severed ties this [...]

Religious Right Leaders Hope for Reversal of DADT Repeal

December 22, 2010 Comments Off

Spokespeople from the religious right are still simmering over the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, which will allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military. According to Bishop E. W. Jackson, Sr., who is a former Marine who founded Staying True to America's National Destiny (STAND), "The repeal of the 'Don't Ask [...]

Oregon nativity scene draws state-church watchdog’s fire

December 21, 2010 2 Comments

Mayor Mike Wendel received a letter of objection Dec. 13 about an illegal nativity scene at the entrance to City Hall in Prineville, Ore. FFRF has about 400 Oregon members and 16,000 nationwide.

Religion at Illinois city hall, public square draw FFRF scrutiny

December 21, 2010 No Comment

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter of complaint Dec. 20 to Mayor Robert Butler of Marion, Ill., about religious displays on city property.

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Why this atheist WILL celebrate Christmas

You Can Always Learn More About Non-Belief

Fading Faith: America’s secular shift

UN reinstates reference to sexual orientation in resolution on execution

The Christmas play: 12/19/2010 Atheist Cartoon

Christmas Trees Cause Psychological Harm for People Who Don’t Celebrate

Bishop Explains Catholic Church’s Position in Severing Ties with St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix for Terminating Pregnancy to Save Mother’s Life

Religious Right Leaders Hope for Reversal of DADT Repeal

Oregon nativity scene draws state-church watchdog’s fire

Religion at Illinois city hall, public square draw FFRF scrutiny

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