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
One of the most common arguments I see US atheists use to challenge the religious community is to state that religious people are less moral than non-religious people. While there are many historical events that can be used to challenge this argument, there have been a number of recent events that are particularly striking in… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Recent mass shootings show lack of religion can mean reduced morality
I was recently skimming through my Instagram feed and I had to do a double-take when I came across a photo of The Young Turks' host Ana Kasparian being awarded the "Humanist Media Award" by American Humanist Association, one of the most well known humanist organizations in the world, which happens to use the slogan… Continue reading Authentic trigger moment: Ana Kasparian awarded by American Humanist Association
While atheists often say one of the perks of being atheist is to be able to think and speak freely, this often does not apply in general online atheist groups, primarily Facebook groups, that tend to have strict censorship of unpopular political views as well as published opinion pieces written by atheists. During the last… Continue reading Atheist perspective: The tight censorship in online atheist groups that challenges enlightening discussion
Since launching nationally and internationally recognized organization Republican Atheists in February 2017, I have observed time and time again a childish authoritarian approach from many atheist men (both conservative and liberal) where they give an ultimatum to follow their demands or else they will cut ties. Before I move forward, I will note that my… Continue reading The childish authoritarian approach I have found in a number of atheist men
An acquaintance recently asked for my thoughts on a clip of political commentator Dinesh D'Souza claiming the difference between a Christian and an atheist is that the atheist will say, "My position is based on evidence." First, I understand where D'Souza is coming from. I have personally observed many atheists state their views are based… Continue reading Atheist perspective: I do not claim my atheist views are based on evidence
There have been a number of times where atheists have told me I sound like a "Christian." I tend to get this response when I speak harshly of communism, criticize the public education system and explain why I think Americans should have access to firearms. What is amusing to me about being told I sound… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Becoming atheist does not mean you have to change everything about you
Over the years I've joined a number of atheist Facebook groups to connect with other atheists on the web. Instead of seeing posts of inspiration and kindness, I was often dismayed to see meme after meme making fun of religion, specifically Christianity. Sure, I chuckled at a few, but I quickly became bored with them… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Making fun of religion has never been my thing
Someone in an atheist group asked, "Do you ever go to church/synagogue/mosque with family members (who know you are atheist) to make them happy? Have you ever done so before? Would you do so?" I answered. I have been to church a few times with my grandma since I became atheist at 18 years old… Continue reading Occasionally I attend church with family even though they know I am atheist
"They call me Hitler. Well, that's a good name. Hitler was a very great man." Louis Farrakhan, leader of Nation of Islam, praising Hitler. While many atheist groups dive head first into calling out Trump and the religious right, there is an elephant in the room that continues to go unmentioned, and that is the… Continue reading Why do atheist organizations not call out the affiliation of Nation of Islam with the Obama presidency?
