Carl Sagan
Terrifying dragons have long been a part of many religions, and there is a reason for their appeal
By Emily Zarka — September 23, 2022
(The Conversation) — Enormous, scaly, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated civilizations for centuries. A scholar who studies monsters explains their power and appeal.
What’s behind the enduring popularity of crystals?
By Joseph P. Laycock — July 6, 2022
(The Conversation) — Crystals are part of a larger tradition of metaphysical religions that have a long history in the U.S.
For atheists, the idea of aliens seems real. Religious people doubt it.
By Bob Smietana — August 23, 2021
(RNS) — A new study finds that atheists think there just might be aliens out there. Evangelicals are not so sure.
The 10 most read ‘Faitheist’ stories of 2014
By Chris Stedman — January 1, 2015
As we begin 2015, here's a look back at the most read 'Faitheist' posts from last year—from whether or not atheists can be fundamentalists to why atheists shouldn't call religion a mental illness.
Why atheists should follow Carl Sagan’s lead
By Chris Stedman — November 9, 2014
What we celebrate when we recognize Carl Sagan Day is not only Sagan himself. We are really celebrating this amazing cosmos in which we live—and our capacity within it to experience beauty, make meaning, and find purpose.
Nick Sagan on ‘Cosmos,’ Carl, and his “strange childhood”
By Chris Stedman — March 16, 2014
Carl Sagan's son Nick talks with RNS about his father's impact, memories from his "strange" and "surreal" childhood, the new "Cosmos," and what it was like to record a greeting for potential extraterrestrials at six years old.
Our place in the ‘Cosmos’: Carl Sagan’s Humanism in 5 quotes
By Chris Stedman — March 9, 2014
Carl Sagan is widely credited with inspiring a generation of scientists. But Sagan's humanistic words and actions also inspired many others. Here are five of his most compelling quotes.
‘Cosmos’ and Carl Sagan’s legacy: An interview with SETI Sagan Center Director David Morrison
By Chris Stedman — March 6, 2014
David Morrison, Carl Sagan's first doctoral student and current Director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, speaks with RNS about Sagan's legacy, what it was like to be one of Sagan’s students, the “Cosmos” reboot, and more.
Carl Sagan: ‘The Cosmos is all that is or was or ever will be’
By Kimberly Winston — March 5, 2014
(RNS) “There are wonders enough out there without our inventing any,” Carl Sagan said.
As Fox-TV re-creates ‘Cosmos’ series, Carl Sagan’s following grows
By Kimberly Winston — March 5, 2014
(RNS) Many atheists, agnostics and humanists credit Carl Sagan and his “Cosmos” TV series with instilling in them skepticism of the supernatural and a sense of wonder about the universe. Both, they say, encouraged their rejection of institutional religion.
Can atheists be spiritual? Sam Harris reignites long-running debate
By Chris Stedman — January 30, 2014
With the impending publication of 'Waking Up' by Sam Harris, many in the atheist community will debate whether it makes sense for atheists to use the word 'spirituality.' But this isn't the first time this debate has come up in recent years.
Atheism is not the “new gay marriage” (or the new anything else)
By Chris Stedman — December 6, 2013
A few months ago, Bill Maher made a claim that I regularly hear from other atheists: “[Atheists are] out there, they’re thinking it, they’re just afraid to say it. But that’s changing,” he said. “It’ll be the new gay marriage.” He’s certainly not the first person to have made the comparison. Earlier this year Todd Stiefel, […]
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