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 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 frequently discussed topics I noticed this year in American atheist communities was how atheists should celebrate Christmas. Should atheists say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Winter Solstice"? Should atheists do anything on Christmas day? This came off as odd to me because, personally speaking as an atheist, I've never really interpreted Christmas… Continue reading Atheists celebrating Christmas in their own special way
I have been kicked out of yet another atheist Facebook group by "mightier-than-thou" administrators. Getting kicked out of atheist Facebook groups has become such a common occurrence over the years that it's become a sport for me. The group was called "Atheists Unite" and had over 13,000 members. It is a general atheist group with… Continue reading Being kicked out of Atheist Facebook groups
