atheism
Epicurus and the atheist’s guide to happiness
Seek pleasure and avoid pain. Why make it more complicated?
Can you be scientific and spiritual?
Spirituality can be an uncomfortable word for atheists. But does it deserve the antagonism that it gets?
Thinking thresholds: Is science the only source of truth in the world?
Adam Frank, a card-carrying atheist and physics professor, wonders if there might be more to life than pure science.
Is there life after death?
Is death the final frontier? We ask scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders about life after death.
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Study: Viewing religion, science as incompatible is uniquely American
In some countries, religiosity and pro-science attitudes are actually positively correlated, according to the results of a recent study.
Penn Jillette: The year that shattered America’s illusions
The year 2020 will go down in history as one that shook our inner and outer worlds.
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Religious believers prefer dogs over cats — by a lot
Bastet was the daughter of the sun. The ancient Egyptian goddess was originally a fierce lioness warrior—a strong woman with the head of a big cat. Over time, her image […]
Ask an atheist: Does the universe have a purpose?
All that matters is the here and now.
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3 “symptoms” of atheism, as described by a Christian minister
Do you get worried or angry? Ever forget to tithe? One minister has bad news for you.
U.S. court approval of ‘IM GOD’ license plate is a victory for atheists
A federal court ruled that the state of Kentucky was wrong to deny a man's request for a personalized license plate reading "IM GOD." Here's why that's a win against atheist discrimination.
30% of Americans believe it’s okay for businesses not to serve gay folks
Discrimination is up across the board.
The origins of Satanism: A humanist history?
From religious wars to French poison conspiracies to the counterculture, we look at the origins of Satanism.
Atheists still believe in the supernatural, new report finds
Just because you don't believe in God doesn't mean you aren't superstitious.
Atheism is inconsistent with science, says Dartmouth physicist Marcelo Gleiser
Is it saying too much to say something doesn't exist when you have no evidence either way?
This is the best (and simplest) world map of religions
Both panoramic and detailed, this infographic manages to show both the size and distribution of world religions.
5 holidays to celebrate this year that aren’t Christmas
Going mad with Christmas cheer? Try one of these alternatives.
10 atheist quotes that will make you question religion
From psychology to neuroscience, what we believe is not nearly as relevant as why we do.
Why the U.S. is an anomaly among democracies
Eboo Patel explains how America's political philosophy broke the democratic mold.
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Why spiritualizing the cosmos is a disservice to science and religion
Where is God? Michelle Thaller lays out a cosmic view of religion, science, and the human condition.
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Germany denies Pastafarians religious rights
All the prayers in the world to the Flying Spaghetti Monster probably won't help.
Life as a skeptic is summed up in this parody documentary
This parody documentary skewers both the skeptic and the superstitious, and accurately shows what issues skeptics face.
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Dogma-free meditation for calming your mind
How to stay present and stop your mind from fixating.
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How we know right from wrong without God or religion
Do we really need an imaginary guy-in-the-sky to tell us what's right and wrong? Not anymore, says Skeptic Magazine's Michael Shermer.
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God’s Answer to Nietzsche, the Philosophy of Søren Kierkegaard.
Existentialism is great and all, but how can you really relate to the ideas if you don't think God is dead? Luckily, we've got just the thing.
How Richard Dawkins will win you over to his side
Author, speaker, and public intellectual Richard Dawkins is a first-class debater on subjects as grand and reaching as the very existence (or lack thereof) of a master creator. But he's got a simple yet highly effective technique to win people over to see his point of view. Find out what it is right here.
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No Afterlife? No Problem! How to Face Oblivion Like a Pro
You are going to die. So am I. These are facts.
An atheist who “gets” religion
Philosopher Tim Crane believes religion can be a rational, "intelligible human reaction to the mystery of the world."
Survey Predicts Huge Amount of Non-Religious Americans by 2035
The U.S. has been steadily losing its religion for decades — but that trend might ramp up significantly in the years to come.
What were Hitler’s religious views?
Hitler is commonly thought to have been an atheist, a claim that's often used in debates about the perils of atheistic belief on a mass scale. But was he?