While the value of religion may be diminishing all over the west, there appears to also be a consistent trend of diminishing public interest in atheist groups and events. This diminishing interest was particularly noticeable in Australia when Global Atheist Convention event "Reason to Hope," scheduled to take place February 9-11, 2018, was cancelled due… Continue reading The diminishing public interest in atheist groups and atheist events
One of the most concerning subjects that I find practically no one talks about is the far reaching influence of notorious anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan, leader of United States-based radical group Nation of Islam. Farrakhan's influence can be found in politics, entertainment and sports, from Obama to the organizer's of Women's March to Snoop Dogg. The… Continue reading Start talking about notorious anti-Semite Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan
For the past couple of weeks I have been watching the TV series Outlander that first started airing in 2014. The series started off with a decent plot line that kept me interested. Gradually the mystery and wonder has faded away, though, and now I feel that I've about had it with the main character… Continue reading The ongoing saga of the domineering Hollywood feminist character
I recently announced in an online group titled "Danish Heritage and Hygge" that I am seeking a representative who is living in Denmark to participate in the organization Nordic Republicans. Yes, the post mentioned a political party, but it was written in a neutral manner with the sole purpose of networking - it did not… Continue reading A Danish heritage “hygge” community that is far from being hygge
During my high school years I attended church youth group with my friends, and have long recalled a presentation that was given about love and sexual desire in relationships. The presentation was given by a woman who said it is important to devote time and energy into fostering a loving relationship. She warned about how… Continue reading Atheist perspective: The church taught me one of the best lessons about love
I recently came across an article about yet another atheist Christmas display that sparked conflict and was ordered to be taken down. This display was set up by Freedom From Religion Foundation at the Texas State Capitol in 2015. The display featured Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and the Statue of Liberty peering down at the… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Atheist organizations should just stop putting up “Christmas” displays
I feel more fearful the longer I stay in Sweden, and I question how this country will continue to function over time. I broke down crying today after feeling defeated yet again in trying to contact a health clinic. I have never felt a system work against me so much as what I feel in… Continue reading I become more fearful the longer I stay in Sweden
I recently acknowledged that everyone, whether a gun owner or not, should take the time to learn basic gun handling rules. I was in an incident recently where a gun accidentally went off. I was visiting friends who had been drinking and one pulled out a gun to show it off. I felt uneasy but… Continue reading I researched gun safety tips after witnessing a gun accidentally go off
I was in the United States for the end of June and most of July 2018. I spent most of my time in California near my hometown, as then was on the east coast for a week. This was my first time ever visiting the east coast. I flew from Southern California to Raleigh, North… Continue reading Ronald Reagan, the White House and Liberty Bell were in my US vacation
I was recently watching a documentary called "Godless in America: The Complete Short Film of Madalyn Murray," and was stunned when the documentary noted that atheist activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair attempted to defect to the Soviet Union. Murray O'Hair was the notorious founder of American Atheists, the oldest atheist organization in the United States. She… Continue reading I am stunned to learn Madalyn Murray O’Hair tried to defect to the Soviet Union
