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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.
Atheist to offer invocation in N.Y. town at the center of public prayer case
By Kimberly Winston — June 23, 2014
(RNS) “I am going to ask the council to understand the principle that this country was founded on,” said Dan Courtney, a member of the Atheist Community of Rochester. “That the government was founded by the people and it needs to represent all the people regardless of their religious beliefs.”
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.
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.
Does Louis C.K. understand atheism?
By Chris Stedman — May 20, 2014
Comedian Louis C.K.'s recent comments about atheism offer atheists an opportunity to clear the air on what we actually believe.
Why atheists shouldn’t dismiss philosophy: ‘Plato’ author Rebecca Goldstein
By Chris Stedman — May 19, 2014
As atheists debate the merits of philosophy, 'Plato at the Googleplex' author Rebecca Goldstein tells RNS that philosophy isn’t in competition with science and explains why atheists shouldn’t dismiss it.
New England’s first atheist summer camp launches, raising questions about atheist youth education
By Chris Stedman — May 5, 2014
This summer Camp Quest, a trailblazing summer camp for the children of nontheistic parents, will launch its first camp in New England. Program Director Paul Chiariello speaks with RNS about education for atheist youth and why they're not “indoctrinating” children.
Former Muslim Alom Shaha: Why atheists should care about anti-Muslim prejudice
By Chris Stedman — May 1, 2014
Humanists, and secularists need to stand up against anti-Muslim prejudice, says Humanist author.
On Ayaan Hirsi Ali, atheists, and free speech
By Chris Stedman — April 24, 2014
Controversy over Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s rescinded honorary doctorate continues, with many framing it as an unforgivable insult to a prominent women’s rights activist. Sarah Jones says the reality is a bit more complicated.
Outside the box: 3 ways people misidentify the ‘Nones’
By Chris Stedman — April 22, 2014
In an effort to understand the growing exodus from organized religion among Americans, many people get some things about the religiously unaffiliated (or "Nones") wrong. Here are three of them.
Is atheism without works dead? The shifting landscape of nontheistic service
By Chris Stedman — April 17, 2014
Some Christians believe that faith without works is dead. Perhaps we could say the same of atheism. Fortunately, more and more nontheists are demonstrating that atheism is alive and well.
