Life Without a Net
religious discrimination
A Theist Talks About Anti-Atheist Bigotry
Like many others I thought that a belief in God was the foundation of morality, that Christians were superior to others and that atheists were a threat to believers. I didn’t, however, reach this conclusion consciously after weighing the facts and examining the issue independently. But rather it was something so ingrained within the culture … Continue reading
Discrimination
I’ve been thinking about something I wrote yesterday. “There are more atheists than blacks in America. Would anyone consider calling America a ‘White Nation’?” The full impact of that statement took a while to hit me. Then last night, I was speaking with a friend who owns a small business. He lamented the fact that … Continue reading
Atheism and Loneliness
I love the show, Mythbusters. In an age where Americans are some of the most credulous people in the civilized world, it’s refreshing to have a show that’s all about teaching young people the value of critical thinking and scientific investigation. Perhaps more importantly, I think it’s great that the hosts encourage us to challenge … Continue reading
The War on The Salvation Army
Like clockwork, gay rights groups are encouraging boycotts of the Salvation Army this holiday season. The SA insists that it does not discriminate against gays, but it “hates their sin.” While I agree that this sounds a lot like Orwellian doublespeak, I have mixed feelings about the effort. Most of my friends know me as … Continue reading
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