Why It Makes People Uncomfortable When You Talk About Your Religious Beliefs

I have heard many religious believers, mostly Christians, ask why it makes other people uncomfortable when they talk about their religious beliefs. It is a fair question, and as you might expect, different people are going to have many different answers….
How to Get Rid of Nativity Scenes on Government Property

This may be an unfair generalization, but I’ll assume that most atheists would prefer not to see religious displays (e.g., nativity scenes) in government buildings. There are many ways to pursue the goal of eliminating them. One can contact officials…
Viewers of Fox News are Misinformed

Replication is a fundamental part of scientific research. Supporting a hypothesis once is not enough; the findings must be replicated before scientists will be satisfied. In this arena, having seven studies that support a particular claim may or may not…
The Roots of Hatred and Bigotry Against Atheists

Austin Cline (About.com Agnosticism/Atheism) recently asked about the origins of the hatred and bigotry directed at atheists in the U.S. He notes, The extreme hostility towards atheists in America can probably be traced to two related factors: America’s…