The End of Religion

It's all about the economy.
by Nigel Barber, Ph.D.

Will We Ever Elect An Atheist President?

One nation, without god.
by Matthew Hutson

Why Faith Won't Die

Proclamations of the death of religion are premature.
by Michael W. Austin

The Myth of Militant Atheism

Why are nonbelievers vilified?
by David Niose

Bolstered By Belief

How faith gets you through a crisis.
by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D.

How a Generation Was Misled About Natural Selection

Darwin, Dawkins, and the evolution of culture.
by Liane Gabora, Ph.D.

The Atheist Club

Why student groups are thriving.
by David Niose

Which Side Fights Dirtier?

The battle between nonbelievers and the faithful.
by David DiSalvo

Will atheism replace religeon?

Submitted by Anonymous on August 12, 2011 - 11:21am.

No. God, what a foolish question. o.O Here's a better question though; Why do atheist have FAITH that there is no God? Isn't this just as paradoxical as believing in God?

This makes as much sense as religion

Submitted by Anonymous on August 14, 2011 - 12:51pm.

I have an invisible purple unicorn living in my basement. Most people do.
If you do not believe this at the time of your death, you will be tortured by fire
for eternity.

Definition of terms...

Submitted by Anonymous on August 27, 2011 - 10:55am.

i have never believed religion to be the equivalent to an invisible purple unicorn... i typically define the term specific to the grouping of those with similar belief systems...however religion whatever way you view it is a "set of beliefs." Doesn't that mean that your contrasting beliefs could in fact be defined as religion? Just kind of feel like your argument is flawed and felt i should perhaps point that out...

Amen to that @Anonymous

Submitted by Anonymous on August 17, 2011 - 9:39am.

Seriously, How can people just completely accept their parents religion? I mean how can they not think, "Oh wow well that doesn't make any sense at all, show me show hard proof and I'll think about."

Hard proof

Submitted by Anonymous on August 27, 2011 - 10:59am.

Are you saying you have hard proof to the contrary then?

Hard proof

Submitted by Anonymous on August 27, 2011 - 10:58am.

Are you saying you have hard proof to the contrary then?

Hard proof

Submitted by Anonymous on August 27, 2011 - 10:56am.

Are you saying you have hard proof to the contrary then?

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