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Online Dating: Especially Bad for Atheists
I wrote an article a few months ago about why internet dating is a bad choice for a lot of people. There’s a new study out which strongly implies that it might be even worse for atheists, but not for the reason you might think. There’s a psychological term called Need for Cognition (NfC). It … Continue reading
What Does Science Say About Porn?
Pornography. To be sure, it’s a controversial topic. More than a few non-believers feel that pornography is harmful or degrading to women, or that it increases sex related crime. On the other hand, many believe that it is healthy, normal, and even has positive effects on both individual and societal levels. Thankfully, there is a … Continue reading
SHAME on the men in R/Atheism!
If you’ve been on vacation, you may not have noticed the firestorm erupting over an incident on Reddit’s atheism subgroup. If you’re not the internet junkie type, Reddit is a social news site where members link to stories in particular subject groups. R/atheism is the site’s atheist subgroup, with over 350,000 members. A few days … 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
Thanksgiving: What it means for *this* atheist.
Thanksgiving is a tough holiday for the thoughtful non-theist. For a non-theist with progressive values, it’s difficult not to view it with utter disdain. It is at once a distillation of the privilege of religious insinuation into public life, and the glorification of materialism and selfishness. Despite this fact, Thanksgiving has become for me a … 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
Reader Asks: When is the best time to come out as a non-believer?
A reader writes: I didn’t know you took Dear Abby questions, but here’s mine. I’m a recent graduate in a “helping profession.” I have a new job and everyone is a Christian. There’s a local skeptic meet-up group that I’d like to be involved with, but I feel like if I come out as agnostic … Continue reading
Reader asks: I married a Christian, now I’m an atheist. What should I do?
A reader writes: I found out about you from Life Without a Net. I read your post about guilt. THAT is what I am going through. Very conservative religious upbringing, married b/c I felt guilty about sex before marriage. Now I find myself, 8 years later, still married to a woman I don’t truly love, a 4yo … 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
Jesus on Walmart Receipt: Pretty Damn Convincing.
I have always said that if appropriate evidence presents itself, I will change my mind about the existence of God. Well… gentle readers, you should be the first to know: I’ve seen the evidence, and I am no longer an atheist. Jesus has proven himself to me beyond any reasonable doubt. He put his face … Continue reading
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