Looks like Americans are making a difference in Iraq in at least one positive way: We’re teaching Iraqis about atheism. It’s dangerous for anyone to say they don’t believe in a god in such a predominantly Muslim nation, but some brave Iraqis are even forming groups! “Iraq is a land without God or any other [...]
Atheists March in Poland
October 10, 2009 By 3 Comments
Today is the day that hundreds of atheists in Poland are staging a coming out march: What is the significance of this march? “We want to show that there are non-believers living in Poland,” Ewelina Podsiad, the chief organiser of the march, told the Krakow Post. According to the MAiA website, the non-theist minority needs [...]
Illinois Church Will Not Be Getting $1,000,000 From Government
October 9, 2009 By 11 Comments
Recently, a capital bill was signed by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (i.e. the guy who replaced Blagojevich) which would give more than $11,000,000 to various religious projects. $1,000,000 of that was going to go to Pilgrim Baptist Church — this was something that had been in the works for over a year. When atheist Rob [...]
Albuquerque City Councilperson Don Harris Responds About Attack on Atheism
October 9, 2009 By 22 Comments
After attacking opponent Dan Barbour about his ties to atheism during the campaign, newly re-elected Albuquerque city councilperson Don Harris must have had enough of your emails. Instead of a canned response, he finally issued a real response to reader Gareth. It’s the response Harris should really have delivered days ago: Thank you for taking [...]
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