12/31/98 - What is Atheism?
What exactly is the concept of "atheism" all about? What is atheism,
and what is it not? Many people appear to be confused on the issue, so it would be
a good idea to take the time to explore it...
12/17/98 - Atheism & Christmas
What is an atheist supposed to do during religious holidays like Christmas?
How might we react to the religious rituals performed by friends and family?
12/09/98 - Jewish Extremism in Israel
There are a number of very radical, very extreme religious groups operating
today in Israel. What do they believe? Where do they come from? And what effects
are they having on the Middle East peace process and Israeli society?
11/25/98 - Bible, Race & Slavery
Few contemporary Christians would interpret their Bible as condoning slavery,
but in honor of the so-called "National Bible Week," let's take the time
to investigate the matter. What does the Bible have to say on slavery, and how have
the relevant passages been interpreted in the past?
11/18/98 - Life, Grief & Theism
Reviews of two recent books by theists - one on a year of living in faith,
the other on how to cope with tragedy and pain. How do theists approach theses issues,
and do these approaches have anything to say to nonbelievers?
11/04/98 - Profiles in Courage: Galileo
Galileo is a seminal figure in the history of science. What sorts of religious
opposition did he face in order to promote his revolutionary ideas?
10/21/98 - Hatred, Violence, and Christianity
How is it that a religion allegedly of "love" has spawned so much
hatred? Why is our supposedly "Christian Nation" being inflicted with religiously-based
violence?
10/14/98 - Profiles in Courage: Copernicus
What did the Copernican revolution mean for humanity, and what sort of religious
opposition did Copernicus have to overcome?
10/07/98 - Atheism & Theism; Proof & Disproof
Do either atheism or theism bear any burden of proof? If so, how and why?
09/30/98 - Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan, the recent movie from Stephen Spielberg, contains a
very strong humaist theme - one which we can all learn from.
09/23/98 - Affirming Humanism
What is humanism all about? How does it relate to religion and science?
09/16/98 - The Marriage of Sense and Soul (book review)
Can science and religion be integrated to the satisfaction of both? I'll
examine Ken Wilbur's most recent book to see if he's managed to do just that.
09/09/98 - The AFA and Homosexuality
Why do groups like the American Family Association oppose homosexuality?
What basis do they have for their opposition?
09/02/98 - Doing the Right Thing (book review)
Why are so many people disconnected from morality today, and how do we reverse
that? Can one be moral without a god or religion? Can you raise a child to be moral
and mature without religion?
08/26/98 - Secular or Religious?
Where does one end and the other begin? Can a religious display really be
secular?
08/18/98 - Must Christianity Change or Die? (Book Review)
A review of Bishop John Shelby Spong's latest book on reforming the Christian
faith.
08/11/98 - The Rise of the Theo-Libertarian State
Could America soon have a libertarian stated based upon theological justifications?
08/05/98 - Slouching towards Gomorra (Book Review)
Robert Bork's attack on liberalism and irreligion examined.
07/29/98 - Argument from Design
A common argument for gods, examined and refuted.
07/22/98 - Preacher: Book Review
Preacher is a set of books about a quest for God - even though God is desperately
trying not to be found.
07/08/98 - Without a Prayer
Prayer in public schools: a recent case from New York City shows what's
wrong with state support of prayer.
07/01/98 - The Politics of Sin (and vice-versa)
Gay-bashing is increasing in politics - why is that important to nonbelievers?
06/24/98 - Reggie White
Reggie White has made quite a few "interesting" statements about
religion, race, and sexuality...
06/17/98 - Southern Baptists in Convention
Last week the Southern Baptists met and made some interesting declarations.
06/10/98 - The Wicked Witch is Dead!
The Religious Freedom Amendment has been defeated and religious liberty
validated.
06/03/98 - Atheism and Religion in the News
News reports from the last month involving religion and atheism, with personal
commentary.
05/27/98 - Betting on God
"Pascal's Wager" is often used by theists, but it fails as a rational
argument for religious belief.
05/20/98 - Religious Persecution?
What is the Freedom From Religious Persecution Act? What's wrong with it?
05/13/98 - Atheism and Skepticism
What is the essential connection between Atheism and Skepticism? Why present
them together?
05/06/98 - Call to Renewal?
Liberal Christians join Conservative Christians in eyeing the public treasury.
04/27/98 - What's going on in Ohio?
There's an odd religious fervor gripping the Buckeye State...
04/15/98 - RFRA: Alive and Kicking
When a bad law starts becoming worse.
04/05/98 - Religious Communities & Violence
Will religion really help cure the violence in our schools?
03/31/98 - On Atheism
What does atheism mean to me and why do I use that term to describe myself?
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