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On AlterNet: atheism

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "atheism"

The Dangerous Atheism of Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris

The Dangerous Atheism of Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris

Chris Hedges, Free Press. March 22, 2008.
From demonizing Muslims to believing we can use science for our own moral advancement, the New Atheists preach a dangerous faith.

Atheist Soldier Says Army Punished Him for His Beliefs

Atheist Soldier Says Army Punished Him for His Beliefs

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. March 6, 2008.
At the very least, atheists aren’t going to make it anywhere in the army during the Bush Administration.

Why Feminism and Atheism Often Go Hand in Hand

Why Feminism and Atheism Often Go Hand in Hand

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. January 21, 2008.
Organized religion is in the decline in Canada, and some are laying the responsibility at the door of feminism.

Ten Reasons Why I Broke Up With God

Ten Reasons Why I Broke Up With God

Annabelle Gurwitch, TheNation.com. December 13, 2007.
Shellfish, Iran, and Britney Spears, to name a few.

Atheist Soldier Sues Military for Discrimination

Atheist Soldier Sues Military for Discrimination

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet: PEEK. September 19, 2007.
Lindsay Beyerstein: Spec. Hall's superiors prevented him from holding a meeting for atheists and other non-Christians.

Bill Maher's Pro-Atheism Documentary to Be Released on Easter [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. August 16, 2007.
Maher teams up with the director of "Borat" for a new documentary that will "offend everybody."

Is Religion the Root of All Evil?

Is Religion the Root of All Evil?

Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet. June 18, 2007.
Who's more ridiculous: "Christian" Islamophobes obsessed with the "threat to civilization" posed by "Islamofacism" or atheist evangelists who think religion is the root of all evil?

Rise of the New Atheists

Rise of the New Atheists

Ronald Aronson, The Nation. June 16, 2007.
An increasingly outspoken community of atheists and agnostics is getting fed up with being marginalized, ignored and insulted.

Hitchens vs. Hedges; Atheist vs. Believer Clash Ignites Audience

Hitchens vs. Hedges; Atheist vs. Believer Clash Ignites Audience

Anneli Rufus, AlterNet. May 29, 2007.
Christopher Hitchens debated Chris Hedges in a battle of wits and faith over the meaning of religion in our lives and politics today.

What Makes an Atheist Get out of Bed in the Morning?

What Makes an Atheist Get out of Bed in the Morning?

Daniel Lazare, The Nation. May 15, 2007.
In their rush to throw out God, atheist writers appear to have given little thought to what should replace the deity.

The First Openly Godless Member of Congress

The First Openly Godless Member of Congress

Ellen Goodman, Truthdig. March 24, 2007.
Representative Pete Stark is the highest-ranking politician in American history say publicly that he doesn't believe a "supreme being" -- but believes that real political courage is saying, "Let's tax the rich and give money to poor kids."

The Dawkins Delusion

The Dawkins Delusion

Alister McGrath, AlterNet. January 26, 2007.
An Oxford theologian contends that the aggressive rhetoric of Richard Dawkins' books masks a deep insecurity about the public credibility of atheism.

Atheist Richard Dawkins on 'The God Delusion'

Atheist Richard Dawkins on 'The God Delusion'

Terrence McNally, AlterNet. January 18, 2007.
In the last few years, Americans have seen the harm that results when political decisions are made in the name of religion. Now, the non-believers are fighting back.

MLK, Atheism and The Left

MLK, Atheism and The Left

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. January 16, 2007.
A quick thought...

Readers Write: Atheist Sam Harris on Torture and Faith

Readers Write: Atheist Sam Harris on Torture and Faith

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. January 10, 2007.
AlterNet readers give their views about the bestselling author of "End of Faith" and the meaning behind some of his more controversial ideas.