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The top 5 atheist anthems: The Flaming Lips, Björk, Portugal. The Man
By Chris Stedman — July 11, 2014
What are your favorite atheist songs? Here are our top 5, including songs from John Grant and Bill Callahan.
The top 10 atheist anthems: The Mountain Goats, Angel Haze, Owen Pallett
By Chris Stedman — July 11, 2014
Which musician said his award-winning album was about his "own personal viewpoint on atheism"? Check out the first part of our list of the top 10 atheist anthems, including songs from Quiet Company and The Ballet.
The best atheist songs, part 2: Iron & Wine, Vampire Weekend, The Antlers
By Chris Stedman — July 10, 2014
Did you know that Iron & Wine's Samuel Beam is an agnostic, or that all three members of Nada Surf are atheists? Here's part two of our list of the best atheist songs, including tracks by The Antlers, Spiritualized, and Vampire Weekend.
The best atheist songs, part 1: Marina and the Diamonds, Grizzly Bear, Garbage
By Chris Stedman — July 10, 2014
Looking for some atheist anthems for your summer road trip playlist? Here's part one of our list of the best nontheistic songs, including tracks from St. Vincent, Grizzly Bear, and eels.
Can atheist and theist family members get along?
By Chris Stedman — July 3, 2014
'Understanding an Atheist' author Kevin Davis shares his advice for atheists and theists struggling to relate to family members with different beliefs.
Galen Guengerich: Even atheists need a religious community
By Chris Stedman — July 2, 2014
Rev. Galen Guengerich, author of the new book 'God Revised: How Religion Must Evolve in a Scientific Age', tells RNS that religion must evolve—and that nontheists should embrace it.
Hemant Mehta on challenging anti-atheist stigma and why he raised money for churches
By Chris Stedman — June 27, 2014
One of the world's leading atheist bloggers tells RNS about his religious childhood, how his family and friends have responded to his activism, why he’s led efforts to raise money for churches, and how atheists can challenge anti-atheist bias.
Hemant Mehta on eight years of atheism writing, pro-life atheists, and catching up with Christians
By Chris Stedman — June 26, 2014
One of the world's most popular atheist bloggers tells RNS what he’s learned by writing about the nontheist movement for eight years and how it has grown, the challenge of pro-life atheists, and why atheists need to catch up to Christians in charitable giving.
No, jailed rocker Tim Lambesis didn’t try to kill his ex-wife because of atheism
By Chris Stedman — June 23, 2014
Tim Lambesis, lead singer of "Christian metalcore" band As I Lay Dying, was recently sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to murder his ex-wife. Now that he has opened up about his atheism, a number of conservative and Christian publications have jumped on the story.
12 atheist books you may have overlooked: Part 2
By Chris Stedman — June 18, 2014
A critical look at race and atheism. An answer to the question, "Why was I born?" An atheist response to "day-to-day unhappiness." Here are six more atheist books you may have overlooked.
12 atheist books you may have overlooked: Part 1
By Chris Stedman — June 17, 2014
Looking for some nonreligious books to add to your summer reading list? Want some recommendations beyond the “new atheist” bestsellers? Here are some you may have overlooked.
Blasphemy and atheist rituals: An interview with S. Brent Plate
By Chris Stedman — June 13, 2014
'A History of Religion in 5½ Objects' author S. Brent Plate talks with RNS about atheist rituals, how art and objects are connected to blasphemy, and why religion is about more than just belief.
My friend thinks I’m probably going to Hell
By Chris Stedman — June 11, 2014
“I need to ask you something,” I said. “Do you think I’m going to Hell?" She inhaled sharply and said, “Yes.”
Barney Frank: Why I didn’t talk about my atheism while serving in Congress
By Chris Stedman — June 6, 2014
Former Congressman Barney Frank tells RNS how anti-Semitism impacted his decision not to talk about his nontheism sooner, shares his advice for atheists who want to run for public office, and explains how responses to his nontheism have differed from responses to his sexual orientation.
MIT ditches graduation prayer — and may soon gain a humanist chaplain
By Chris Stedman — June 3, 2014
MIT doctoral student Aaron Scheinberg explains why he worked to remove MIT's official graduation prayer, and why the experience convinced him to create a Humanist chaplaincy.
