Life Without a Net
Activism
I’ll Be Walking to Fight Leukemia.
The Foundation Beyond Belief is a “charitable foundation created to focus, encourage, and demonstrate humanist generosity and compassion.” Embodying the humanist belief that charity is good in and of itself, and need not be accompanied by proselytism, the 501(c)(3) has become a powerhouse for philanthropy in the secular community. In 2012, the Foundation has … Continue reading
Why is Gay Marriage Even an Issue?
With President Obama’s landmark endorsement of gay marriage, the United States has taken a significant rhetorical step forward in the First World. The barrage of hate and vitriol spewing from the Far Right seems farther and farther removed from the opinions of workaday Americans, who appear to be coming around to the belief that things … Continue reading
Atheist Hero: Devidyal Givens
We’ve all read the heartwarming stories in Christian pamphlets, right? Somebody was just going along happily, living their life, until one day, tragedy struck. They found God, and now just look at how happy they are! It’s proof that God exists, isn’t it? He must be real, since a real person’s life has been changed … Continue reading
A Thanksgiving Project for Non-Believers
On November 5, I wrote an article about Anne Gaylor for the Atlanta Atheism Examiner. In it, I described her decades old foundation which provides funds for women who cannot afford abortions. (Think about it… if they can’t afford an abortion, can they afford a child?!) She has been doing this charitable work almost entirely … Continue reading
Women in Atheism: What do they *really* talk about?
For many weeks now, I’ve been hesitant to comment on what has become known as “Elevatorgate.” If you’ve been under a rock, here’s the synopsis. Atheist blogger and feminist Rebecca Watson was propositioned in an elevator by a drunk guy late at night after a speaking gig at a conference. ”Elevator Guy” politely (but awkwardly) asked … Continue reading
Denialism and the Rise of Extremism
Humans are very good at denialism. We all do it to some degree or another. And in fact, it’s not always a bad thing. Contrary to popular belief, depression isn’t always a sign that a person has an unrealistic view of the world. It’s often the opposite. We need a certain amount of healthy delusion … Continue reading
Examples of Christian Love
This is one of the posts that has been deleted from FOX’s Facebook page. Mike Holeschek has clearly voiced his opinion of the American Atheists’ opposition to the inclusion of a cross — and ONLY a cross — in the WTC Memorial Museum. Many more Christians are posting equally vicious and hateful comments on the … Continue reading
Movements, herd mentality, and leadership
”The noble title of “dissident” must be earned rather than claimed; it connotes sacrifice and risk rather than mere disagreement.” – Christopher Hitchens
Judge Allows Death Threats Against Abortion Doctors
Thousands of people are already looking into your background, not just in Wichita, but from all over the U.S. They will know your habits and routines. They know where you shop, who your friends are, what you drive, where you live. You will be checking under your car everyday-because maybe today is the day someone … Continue reading
Hitchen’s Letter to American Atheists
Dear fellow-unbelievers, Nothing would have kept me from joining you except the loss of my voice (at least my speaking voice) which in turn is due to a long argument I am currently having with the specter of death. Nobody ever wins this argument, though there are some solid points to be made while the … Continue reading
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