A Qualified Defense of Qualified Conformism
Some thoughts occasioned by economist Bryan Caplan's new book "You Will Not Stampede Me: Essays on Non-Conformism."
Atheism
Adam Smith's Quiet Christianity
The Scottish thinker's famous friendship with David Hume demonstrates his liberalism, not his atheism.
Even Atheists Think that Atheists Are More Likely to Be Immoral Than Believers
"Our findings reveal widespread suspicion that morality requires belief in a god."
Atheism More Prevalent Among Americans Than the Polls Generally Show
A new study finds that 26 percent of Americans likely do not believe in God.
Atheists Decry DNC Plot to 'Out' Sanders For Alleged Non-Belief
This divisive strategem has outraged the nice secular folks over at the Center for Inquiry
Good *Without* God? "Reason Rally" Draws Thousands of Atheists to DC
Penn Jillette, Bill Nye, and other non-believers gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to show their rising numbers and political strength
Belief in a Sky God Does Not Qualify Ted Cruz to Hold the Office of President
Constitution: No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States
Atheist Group Makes CPAC Debut
There may be no nonbelievers in a foxhole-but there were some this year at CPAC.
The Atheist-Scientologist-Satanist Coalition
What if the government sponsored a prayer and everyone came?
Flying Spaghetti Monster Banned from London University Grounds
Mascot for atheists deemed "religiously offensive"
Christian Charity Turns Away Atheist Group's Offer to Help
Wanted to help deliver Thanskgiving meals to the needy
Oregon Christian University Has No Problem With Atheist Student Body President
"Came out" in the student newspaper last week
Republican Congressmen Opposed to Atheist Chaplains, Assume They Are Evil
One suggests an atheist chaplain would tell an atheist soldier's family their child is "worm food" while another thinks they'd tell soldiers they were hopeless
British Atheist Church Growing
Hundreds around the world want to start their own branch
Atheists Face Discrimination Around the World Says Humanist Group
Paper comes amid calls from Muslim countries for the U.N. to ban insults aimed at Islam
Paul Kurtz, Humanist Philosopher, Dead at 86
Devoted life to fighting prejudice against atheists
Gary Johnson Receives Highest Grade From Atheist Group
Secular Coalition's Presidential Scorecard gave the Libertarian a "B" while Obama and Romney only received a "C" and an "F"
Atheist Group Attack Obama, Romney Faiths With Billboard Ads During Conventions
Christianity, Mormonism targeted
Are Atheists Worse Than Rapists?
Polls find that godless Americans are (still) wildly unpopular.
Why Do So Many Believers Think Atheists Are Worse Than Rapists?
Looking for answers at the Reason Rally in Washington, D.C.
Among the Nonbelievers: Part II
Atheist activists in Orlando talk John Locke, religious toleration, presidential politics, and Don't Ask, But Do Tell.
Among the Nonbelievers
Atheist activists in Orlando talk separation of church and state, sick kids, and Evil God.