atheism
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Religion
Statistics on Trial, or Why Prison Data Matters
One of the questions that most people who live religion-free are tired of hearing is some variation on the classic inquiry as to “where” a person without faith would get her or his morality. That line of inquiry has been very adequately addressed by many, and I venture a humble guess that most Skepchick readers, secular or not, probably understand…
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Parenting
Ask Surly Amy: Atheist God-Parents
What is the term for the skeptical or Athiest version of a god father? A non Cathlic friend of mine who is married to a Cathlic was looking for a trustworthy Catholic male to be his child’s god father. He remembered my wife is Catholic so he asked me. I told him I would be more than happy to help…
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Feminism
AI: I am a Woman & an Atheist & I Don’t Care What Society Thinks About It.
Did I get your attention? Was it brash enough? Should I add some insults to the mix? Or will I still be relegated to the mediocrity of this social change and freedom from religion movement because I don’t have balls? An article that was originally published as “The Unbelievers: New Atheism and the Old Boys Club” was reposted yesterday as…
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Afternoon Inquisition
AI: On the Road Again
This weekend I am going to Iowa for the American Atheists National Convention. And I will have a Surly-Ramics table set up. Win! Do stop by and say hello if you are going to be there! I am looking forward to Greta Christina’s talk on, Why Are Atheists So Angry? Her talk will be followed up by another talk I…
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Religion
Ask Surly Amy: You are Going to Die
Dear Surly Amy, My husband and I are atheists and we have raised our 3 children as atheists. As a youngster, my oldest forced my hand when it came to declaring myself as an atheist. He pushed me to examine my beliefs. He insisted we stop celebrating Christmas and rename it “Presents Day.” The guy is no hypocrite. I respect…
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Gervais Explains Why Atheism Shouldn’t Offend
It’s sure nice to hear a celebrity stand up for the right not to believe. My first love is science and nature too, Ricky. *swoon*
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The Skeptic Next Door: Carrie Poppy
This week I bring you a fascinating discussion with an animal rights activist from my little Los Angeles neighborhood. Carrie Poppy is lovely, insightful, entertaining AND she even shares a kick-ass recipe! This interview has it all. Enjoy! I first met you at an atheist convention in Los Angeles. Were you raised an atheist or did you become an atheist…
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Ricky Gervais on His Atheism
Via The Skeptic Mag
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