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December 01, 2015

Riding the Backwards Bike: A Christian at Skepticon

Once Sandlin rewired his brain for the backwards bike, he couldn't ride a regular one....

December 01, 2015

Secular Culture: Humanist, atheist and scientific poetry needed!

Jonathan MS Pearce is preparing an anthology of humanist, atheist, scientific and philosophical poetry and...

November 2015

November 27, 2015

Santa Claus – The Ultimate Dry Run

Thinking their own way out of the Santa myth can prepare kids to think their...

November 25, 2015

I Was a Jewish Hitler in the 5th Grade

Believers who lose their faith face many wrenching dilemmas. But consider the poor atheist who...

November 24, 2015

OBEY: The Heart of Conservative Christian Parenting

The top words in a conservative Christian parenting book point to an obsession with obedience...

November 19, 2015

The Compassion of Secular and Religious Voices

Guest post by Fr. Carl Chudy - I travel in and out of different...

November 18, 2015

The Lazy Atheist

Not believing isn’t the problem. Like not breathing or not stopping at a red light,...

November 17, 2015

“How Was Christ made? I’m going to tell you…”

"Do you know how Christ was made? I’m going to tell you: Christ was made...

November 17, 2015

Interrogation of Aude: “How is it possible that I cannot believe in our Lord!”

A 14th century French woman struggles with doubts in front of the Inquisitor.

November 15, 2015

“No True Atheist”: Freethinking, Dogmatism, and Interfaith Dialogue

by Andrew Phelan I can’t tell you the relief I feel everyday when I wake...

November 13, 2015

The Catholic Atheists of Québec

For more than 200 years, Québec was the most religious Canadian province. Now they are...

November 12, 2015

Winning the Everlasting Gobstopper of Life

In the coma-dream from which I awoke after my six weeks of coma, I was...

November 11, 2015

When One Partner Leaves the Faith: The Story of Hope and David

She was drawn to the intensity of his faith. When he said he didn't believe...

November 10, 2015

The Big Reveal: Telling your religious partner you’re an atheist

Shortly after my wife and I started dating, I knew I wanted to marry her. Compared to everything else...

November 05, 2015

Armin Navabi: Ex-Muslim Turned Global Atheist Activist

When he was just 12 years old, Armin Navabi threw himself off the top floor...

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