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January 2021

January 27, 2021

Christian Persecution Explained By Atheist Religious Studies Grad

For some Christians, persecution is more than a desire to be a victim. Their faith...

December 2020

December 02, 2020

Some People Are Using Scarecrows To Shield Them From Coronavirus

People in Cambodia have turned to a relatively unique way of preventing COVID-19: erecting scarecrows.

November 2020

November 08, 2020

Private Jet-Loving Pastor Laughs At Biden Being Projected As President

He believes God chose him to have a private jet, yet he can't come to...

October 2020

October 26, 2020

How A Black Man Joined A White Supremacist Religious Cult

A racist cult actively recruits black and mixed race individuals. Here's one man's testimony of...

August 2020

August 05, 2020

If There’s a Yellow Deli in your Town, You May Want to Read This

This popular deli chain has been accused of kidnapping, rape, and slavery. Only some of...

December 2019

December 03, 2019

“Good Guy With A Gun” Says God Sent Him to Stop Church Shooting That Killed 26

He said turning to God is the answer to stopping shootings, despite the fact that...

October 2019

October 29, 2019

I’m Going to Riverside, California, to Talk About Beliefs, Gods, And Religions

The “Skipping Church” event will be fun, and I’ll be there to answer questions and...

October 22, 2019

Mandatory Bible Reading in Public Schools May be Coming to the Philippines

Does forced Bible reading in public schools violate the separation of church and state?

September 2019

September 30, 2019

Churches Gather to Pray for Christian Man Shot While in Church Praying

Thanking God after you were shot at church, while you were praying to that same...

September 28, 2019

Atheists Will Actually Pay Money to Avoid “Thoughts and Prayers,” Study Shows

Researchers were able to conclude, scientifically, that atheists really don’t want your 'thoughts and prayers.'

August 2019

August 22, 2019

Atheists and Agnostics Know More About Religion Than Other “Nones”

Those whose religion is 'nothing in particular' know less about religion than atheists or agnostics.

July 2019

July 14, 2019

Channing Tatum is Amazed by an Astrology App. Here’s How it Works.

Someone tell Channing Tatum that I answered his questions about this fortune cookie with pop-up...

July 13, 2019

Young People Are Choosing Horoscopes and Crystals Over Fundamentalist Religions

Some of these New Age ideas – such as astrology, tarot, and healing crystals –...

June 2019

June 28, 2019

Concentration camps were already here

Plantations as they existed in the U.S. shared many similarities to forced labor camps.

June 28, 2019

Creationist Ray Comfort Claims He Made “A Lesbian Atheist” Change Her Mind

She didn’t say she was straight or a Christian... in fact, she didn’t really say...

June 15, 2019

I’m Going on a Book Tour through Arizona and Nevada Next Week

I look forward to seeing some of you there!

June 01, 2019

Pennsylvania Pastor Charged with Child Sex Abuse Faces Up to 170 Years

People usually trust religious leaders implicitly, and that trust is often abused by predator clergymen.

May 2019

May 29, 2019

Ohio Church Stands Up Against Its Denomination on Gay Rights

They placed rainbow-colored doors on their lawn, spelling out the words, 'Gods Doors Are Open...

May 12, 2019

No Major Faith Group Opposes Vaccines, So Why Are Religious Exemptions Allowed?

The vast majority of religious groups actually encourage their members to get their life-saving vaccinations.

April 2019

April 27, 2019

Here’s How the “Twelve Tribes” Cult Recruits and Retains Members

A former follower of a religious cult gives his insights into why he joined the...

April 17, 2019

Church Volunteer Faces 7 Years for Sexually Abusing Underage Sisters

Prosecutors said in their statement the defendant had 'a sexual relationship with a minor' and...

March 2019

March 27, 2019

Alex Jones, Christian Hero, Was Apparently a Satan Worshiper in High School

People who went to high school with Alex Jones say the Infowars host did steroids...

December 2018

December 19, 2018

House Where Salem Witch Trials Refugee Lived is Selling for $1 Million

The sale of this home reminds us that people in other parts of the world...

December 09, 2018

Yes, My New Book Teaching Kids About Religions Portrays Muhammad

We threaded the needle carefully with the earlier books, but with this one we tackled...

November 2018

November 22, 2018

Atheist Cancer Patient—Sick of Religious Platitudes—Starts Secular Support Group

I hope to see more groups like this popping up.

November 19, 2018

Massive Chickenpox Outbreak at School with High Vaccine Exemption Rate

Just in case you needed more proof that vaccines work, here it is.

November 05, 2018

We F*cking Love Atheism, Major Resource for Non-believers, Shut Down by Facebook

This isn't fair, and it's part of a pattern in Facebook's system. They consistently show...

September 2018

September 29, 2018

Spanish Actor Prosecuted for “I Shit on God” Facebook Post

Despite the judge's claims, this man was actually making a pretty good point with his...

September 28, 2018

Ireland to Vote on Removing Blasphemy from Constitution, Thanks to Stephen Fry

The vote comes after Fry was nearly prosecuted for answering a TV host honestly about...

July 2018

July 09, 2018

That Time Jimmy Carter Said Jesus Christ “Would Approve of Gay Marriage”

The interview was years ago, but the issues are still relevant today... perhaps even more...