While US atheist commentary outlets and organizations often make it seem that they rail against anything that has to do with religion, it has become more common for progressive atheists and religious individuals and organizations to work closely together as long as they have similar values in serving the progressive agenda. What do I mean… Continue reading When progressive atheists team up with the religious community to further their values
Atheist organizations Secular Student Alliance and Secular Coalition for America have made a name for themselves since the early 2000s. While these organizations often claim they are representing the US atheist community, one may be surprised to learn these organizations actually have a foundation in humanism, a doctrine that took modern shape in the early… Continue reading Many US atheist organizations have been inundated in humanism since their beginning
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
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 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
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
