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For the first time in history, the U.S. military hosted an event expressly for soldiers and others who don't believe in God, with a county fair-like gathering Saturday on the main parade ground at one of the world's largest Army posts.
Indonesian police say a civil servant who posted "God does not exist" on Facebook faces a maximum penalty of five years behind bars for blasphemy.
A concert event organized by atheist, agnostic and other non-theist soldiers has been cleared by the Army to take place next spring at Fort Bragg, concert organizers and a spokesman for the post said Monday.
A billboard supporting atheism has been taken down from property owned by an Ohio church after the pastor complained.
A Palestinian atheist jailed for more than a month for sharing his anti-Islam views on the Internet has apologized for offending Muslims, and a Palestinian military spokesman said he expected "positive" developments in the case.
A mysterious blogger who set off an uproar in the Arab world by claiming he was God and hurling insults at the Prophet Muhammad is now behind bars — caught in a sting that used Facebook to track him down.
Farmers sold pigs to help raise money to build the towering cross on southern Illinois' highest point as a year-round testament to faith. The 11-story monument draws thousands of visitors each year, and supporters say it has promoted self-growth and reflection for nearly half a century.
A dispute about bus advertisements seeking to publicize atheist views has touched off a free speech debate after the signs were torn down — then posted again — on the sides of Des Moines city buses.
A federal appeals court says the city of Detroit did not violate the Constitution when it partially reimbursed churches for renovations before the Super Bowl and other major sporting events.
London buses have God on their side — but not for long, if atheists have their way.
Like hundreds of young men joining the Army in recent years, Jeremy Hall professes a desire to serve his country while it fights terrorism.
A Turkish prosecutor has launched a probe into whether a book by best-selling atheist writer Richard Dawkins is an attack on religious values — a move that could lead to the prosecution of the book's Turkish publisher.
Americans may dislike atheists, but for one weekend those who don't believe in God will find sanctuary here.
One is a former spokesman for Communist China's Cabinet, the other, an American evangelist known for his elaborate, two-day Christian festivals. The question they are both asking: Does God exist?
The Illusion of the Self : An Interview with Bruce Hood : Sam HarrisIf the self is an illusion, what is your position on free will?”Free will is certainly a major component of the self illusion, but it is not synonymous. Both are illusions, but the self illusion extends beyond the issues of choice and culpability to other realms of human …
What Would It Look Like???? I ask all Atheist to Please Tell Me What Their World Would Look Like.
Should Atheists Slam Religion or Show Respect?A Midwestern atheist tells of sitting in her lunchroom at work and listening as conversation opened up around her about religious differences. Her co-workers included several kinds of Protestants, a Catholic, even a Jew. Sensing they were in risky territory, they worked to find …
How to Complain About a Church-State ViolationAs more people become dissatisfied with efforts by religious extremists to inject their beliefs into our secular government, efforts to protect separation of church and state may become more common. And as more of us embrace reality over faith, we may gradually become more willin …
The Impossible Voyage of Noah's Ark | NCSESanitation and water disposal. The mention of waste brings attention to that problem. All authorities on animal care insist on the cleanliness of the stalls, urging the daily removal of waste and soiled bedding. Neubuser remarks that "the removal of zoo waste presents almost in …
President Obama recently unveiled his new campaign slogan - "Forward". The right wing blogosphere immediately went on the attack, claiming that since Hitler's soldiers marched to a song with "Forward" in its title, it means that Obama has allied him …
Now apparently it's a "slam" to say Paul Ryan likes Ayn Rand Here’s something kinda nutty. One guy said all of the following things:
I was reading a newsvine article today about the struggles that come with wanting to accept the god concept, and it got me thinking about how important it is to begin such theorizing with a realistic view of the scientifically accepted timeline of existence. It is wi …
Creationist Don McLeroy Appears on Colbert ReportIn case you missed it, last night Don McLeroy, the former chair of the Texas Board of Education, appeared on the Colbert Report. You get a striking sense that McLeroy had no idea what he was walking into — that he was the butt of the joke. Sure, he’s the …
Atheists Show Their Bigotry And Prejudice…..Again It’s an interesting thing to see how some atheists think, and this was certainly the case in a recent discussion surrounding the story of two men kissing in a public venue in Australia. The story, as well …
I Am an Atheist Nurse | NurseTogether.comRecently, an article titled "No Nurse is an Atheist” was published on NurseTogether. The following article, written by a foxhole atheist nurse, tells a story that hopefully will eradicate the untrue and discriminatory claim that "No Nurse is an Atheist.” I am an at …
Does Free Will Exist? The debate over whether free will exists has been going on for centuries and I have to admit I’m really not sure why. I would suggest that perhaps part of the problem lies in the propensity of some to switch their definition of free will i …
There is a suffocating amount of "enemy" articles flying around. Why Republicans do this. Why Atheists don't do that. Why Christians can't stop doing this. Why liberals think that. I keep thinking to myself, we all know this stuff already, …
Patrick Greene, Longtime Atheist Activist, Announces Conversion To ChristianityGreene, an Air Force veteran from San Antonio who has a history of activism,threatened in February to file a lawsuit against Henderson County, Texas, if they did not remove a Nativity scene in front of the courthouse But he was forced to drop the lawsuit after doctors tol …
When I was a child, the World seemed simpler. I know everyone says this, but I believe it to be true more now than ever. Every Sunday morning, we would throw on our best clothes and pile into the family car and head to Church. Most Sundays, my Father would take us for breakfast b …
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Reason Rally, Washington DC
First let me clarify that when I say “Gay People” I mean gay in the traditional sense of the word:JOYFUL, not the meaning that most know as slang for “homosexual”. But I am sure the use of the word and provocative meaning it gives the headline caught your …
Before both sides get their panties in a bunch over this article this is a question and not a statement. I also neither profess to be an expert on religion or atheism so feel free to correct anything you find inconsistent in the views that will be stated. These are very general …
Offended by religious group's highway blessing, atheists 'scrub' it awayAtheists in Polk County symbolically scrubbed away at a major highway leading into the county Saturday. The were removing a blessing placed there a year ago by a group of religious leaders.
Nate Phelps, Son Of Westboro Baptist Church Pastor, To Speak At Reason RallyThis should be interesting. Nate Phelps, estranged son of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church Pastor Fred Phelps, plans to speak at an atheist rally.
Soldier Allegedly Murdered For Being An AtheistThe remains of US Army Specialist Jose Ramirez, missing since 2007, were found early last month near Petrolia, TX. Authorities believe he was killed shortly after he went missing. From the Associated Press: According to a criminal complaint, authorities found bullet holes i …
Do people really know who they are praying for? What they are praying for or even why? Here is an interesting poll: Are religious Americans really this stupid? Some religious people are simply followers, like sheep. There are those who will know everything about t …
Recently a story caught my eye which had a provocative title and can be found at the following line.... http://grisham.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/16/10721142-soldier-shot-and-killed-for-being-an-atheist. As is my practice I followed the story link by lin …
Texas man allegedly killed soldier for not believing in God | The Raw StoryAn interesting opportunity to examine the truism that a lie makes it half way around the world before the turth even gets out of bed. The Story. The Real Story.
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