- Sexism in the Atheist Community: Initial Objections
I have only written two posts so far in this series on sexism in the atheist community, an introduction to the series and an explanation of why I believe that sexism is a problem in our community, and I have already received quite a few objections. A… - Idiot of the Week: Richard Floyd
A state representative in Tennessee, Richard Floyd (R-Chattanooga), sponsored a bill that has been dubbed the “Bathroom Harassment Act” (HB 2279). The bill is designed to punish transgendered persons for not using the dressing rooms or restrooms that…
- Turn or Burn: A Case of Hate Speech in the U.K.
Five Muslim men are on trial in the U.K. under a hate crimes law for distributing anti-gay leaflets that depicted gay men being executed for the “crime” of being gay. The purpose of the literature appeared to be one of encouraging hatred and even violence…
- Ahlquist Stands Up for Separation of Church and State and Wins
When I was in high school, I am fairly certain that I would not have been brave enough to stand up to the entire school and out myself as an atheist. Jessica Ahlquist did this and more. After the school ignored her complaints about a school prayer banner…
- The Danger of Freethought
Atheists are commonly viewed as potential threats by religious individuals. This is often justified by their concerns about our morality, as many doubt that we can be good without their preferred god(s). I think it is also fair to speculate that we may…
- Sexism in the Atheist Community: We Have a Problem
What type of atheist community do we want? I want an atheist community that is diverse and that goes far beyond merely tolerating diversity. I want an atheist community that celebrates diversity and that strives to be welcoming to all atheists. This is…
- Sharia Ban Unconstitutional
Think Progress is reporting that the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals just struck down Oklahoma’s bizarre ban on Sharia law. This had to be one of the stranger laws approved by voters in recent years, since the danger of Oklahoma being taken over by Islamic…
- California University of Pennsylvania Discriminates Against Atheists
I have never heard of California University of Pennsylvania, one of the universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. But they are making news after deciding to offer fans with church affiliation a discount on university basketball…
- Mississippi Seeks to Establish Legislative Prayer and Ministry Caucus to Promote Biblical Worldview
I want to share a bit about what we’re going to have to deal with here in Mississippi. Senate Concurrent Resolution 505 seeks to establish a “legislative prayer and ministry caucus.” Here is how the proposed legislation describes the goal of the caucus:…to…
via: Atheist Revolution
