Category Archives: Atheist/Christian Cooperation

Moderate Religious Leaders Come to Jessica Ahlquist’s Defense

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jesse galef

by Jesse Galef – Perhaps I’d gotten too cynical, but I didn’t see this good turn of events coming. As announced yesterday, religious leaders in Cranston, Rhode Island stepped up to defend Jessica and speak out against the hateful comments, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, Education, General, Jesse Galef, Lawsuits | 40 Comments

Rhode Island State Council of Churches Will Come Out to Support Jessica Ahlquist

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

In response to all the awful threats thrown in Jessica Ahlquist‘s direction, a group of Christians are coming together in her defense: … The Rhode Island State Council of Churches will hold a news conference in support of Jessica Ahlquist, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Lawsuits | 28 Comments

Church Billboard Actually Contains an Atheistic Message

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

You all know atheists have been putting up a lot of billboards lately. What do you do if you led a church and you thought those ads sent an awful message? (What? Atheists think they’re good without god? Never!) Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Advertising, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Humor | 79 Comments

Humanists Doing Good on the Anniversary of 9/11

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard is honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11 by taking part in an interfaith charity event. They’re doing something worthwhile, together with representatives from faith-based organizations, to show that we can indeed work together … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 4 Comments

Northern Iowa Atheists Hold Service Week in Response to Prayer Week

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Guest Contributor

There are several atheists groups that hold a “National Day of Reason” or a “National Day of Service” in response to the “National Day of Prayer.” The point being: Sitting around praying accomplishes nothing. Standing up and helping other people … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist Generosity, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Secular Student Alliance | 12 Comments

Interfaith Jujitsu: When We Should Engage

Posted on April 20, 2011 by jesse galef

by Jesse Galef – It doesn’t matter if you’re an atheist firebrand or a diplomat. Some interfaith projects are worth joining. It’s particularly relevant right now, since secular students were included by name in the President’s Interfaith and Community Service … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, Jesse Galef | 41 Comments

Maybe Religion’s Not That Bad…?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

In case you missed This American Life this week, there was a really interesting story by David Ellis Dickerson. (It begins around the 8:38 mark.) David had “rejected the evangelical Christianity of his family” but was now coming home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Pop Culture | 27 Comments

Why Should New Atheists Engage in Interfaith Service?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This is a guest post by Jonathan Figdor. John (MDiv ‘10, Harvard Divinity School) is the Assistant Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University as well as a board member of the Secular Student Alliance, an organization that provides support for young … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General | 81 Comments

How an Atheist Made Me a Better Christian

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This is a guest post by Alise Wright. Alise is a wife and mom. She loves knitting, playing keyboards in a cover band, eating soup, and writing at her blog. … I love to read and I particularly like to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheist/Christian Cooperation, Books, General | 51 Comments

Ask Richard: Call-Out: Pastor Seeks Challenging Questions For His Discussion Group

Posted on March 21, 2011 by richard wade

Note: The letter writer’s name has been changed, and his location has been made more general to protect his privacy. Hi Richard, I am a Small Groups Pastor at a Christian Church in a mid-sized city in the Midwest. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Atheist/Christian Cooperation, General, Richard Wade | 115 Comments