Tag: Atheism
Faith and Leadership in a Fragmented World – Can Atheists embrace Religious Pluralism?
"I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow... Scripture tells us that there is evil in the world, and that terrible... Read More
Scalars, Vectors, and Hypotheses beyond Atheism
This post recommends and responds to a recent essay by Paul Wallace who argues that "Most atheists reject far too little.” ... Read More
A Humanist Resolution to Overcome the Faith Gap
This post originally appeared in the Huffington Post Religion. It may be mid-January, but I’m still thinking of Christmas. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve just might be my fa... Read More
Time to Stop Rewarding the Dehumanizing Rhetoric
This post originally appeared in the Washington Post’s On Faith. In the wake of this national tragedy, many have speculated about whether violent rhetoric and imagery used by Sarah Palin and oth... Read More
Reasonful Meditation, or “I Suck at Breathing!”
First it’s the sound of my breath entering my nose, a slight whistle created by my stuffed-up nostrils. Then it’s the cars rumbling outside, the vibrations passing through the window and catching ... Read More
A Response to Ricky Gervais’ “Why I’m an Atheist”
This week British comedian Ricky Gervais asked a number of famous friends, including Conan O’Brien, to publicize “A Holiday Message from Ricky Gervais: Why I’m an Atheist.” Written as a post f... Read More
Of Evangelicals and Atheists
Most might see a wide chasm separating evangelicals and atheists. But moderate Christians and non-theists have bigger fish to fry, argues Daniel Radosh in the book "Rapture Ready." And he's right.... Read More
As Iron Sharpens Iron, So Does One Religious Tradition (As Well As Atheism) Sharpen Another
If all truth is God's truth, we must be free to explore it.... Read More