Myths and Misconceptions about Atheism Are atheists communists? Do they hate God? Is atheism a religion? Are atheists just in denial? Do people become atheists in order to avoid admitting that they sin, or because of bad childhood experiences? These are just a few of the misconceptions people have about atheists. Read more about them and why they are not accurate. AOL and Atheists "Does religious discrimination exist on America Online? Read on and decide for yourself."
Atheist in a Foxhole You may have heard it said that "There are no atheists in foxholes." Well, Philip Paulson refutes that myth. Dropped Chalk Discussion of the "dropped chalk" urban legend. Discrimination against atheism "This paper will investigate the beginnings of discrimination against atheists and its impact on atheism. It will then explore some of the most famous accounts of persecutions against atheists. Next, it will discuss blasphemy laws" FCC Petition Discussion of the legend that M. M. O'Hair is trying to get religious broadcasting off the air. McCarthy's State Department speech The famous speech about rooting out atheists and communists from government. Proposed Legislation & Christian Bigotry After two years, the Baptists who rent out a summer camp have decided they now want the legal right to deny the use of their camp grounds to the secular humanists who have rented from them the past two seasons. The Top 10 Atheist Myths "With dialogue, not prejudice, both sides will benefit and the country will become a freer place."
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