atheism
Video: Christians vs. atheists volleyball tournament
By Sally Morrow — June 23, 2013
They may not agree on evolution, gay marriage or abortion, but when it comes to a friendly game of volleyball - these Christians and atheists bring their best game face.
Lifetree Cafes offer space for tough topics
By Ann Marie Somma — June 7, 2013
(RNS) Lifetree Cafes are a fairly recent venture by Group Publishing, a Colorado-based Christian publishing company that is tapping into people's yearning for community and face-to face connection.
Atheists to unveil first monument to unbelief on public land
By Kimberly Winston — June 6, 2013
(RNS) After years of unsuccessful challenges to religious monuments on public land, atheists are adopting a new strategy: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
One Scouts ban remains intact: Atheists
By Kimberly Winston — May 30, 2013
(RNS) As of next January, gay boys will be able to join the Boy Scouts of America, but one group continues to face a longstanding ban that's unlikely to change anytime soon: atheists and nonbelievers.
Meet Robert Ingersoll, America’s most famous forgotten atheist
By Kimberly Winston — May 29, 2013
(RNS) Robert Ingersoll was a Victorian-era rock star who packed theaters with people who traveled hundred of miles to hear his lectures against religion. Though largely forgotten, the man known as ``The Great Agnostic'' is enjoying a bit of a revival.
Is Pope Francis is a heretic? No, but he does raise questions
By David Gibson — May 24, 2013
(RNS) Is Pope Francis endorsing heresy? It might look that way from headlines that made it seem as though the pontiff had said that everyone – even atheists! – were destined for heaven. What he actually said was boilerplate Catholic doctrine.
Video: Colbert weighs in on Pope’s remarks about atheists
By Sally Morrow — May 24, 2013
Redemption for all: Stephen Colbert professes his faith to a stapler after Pope Francis disappoints him.
Atheists like what they see in Pope Francis’ new openness
By Kimberly Winston — May 23, 2013
(RNS) When Pope Francis said believers and atheists can agree on the goal of doing good, and that even atheists were part of Christ's redemption, atheist leaders say this is the kind of pope they can work with.
Pope Francis: God redeemed everyone, ‘not just Catholics’
By David Gibson — May 22, 2013
(RNS) In remarks that may prompt a theological debate about the nature of salvation, Pope Francis declared that God “has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone!”
Humanists find ways to say ‘I do’ without God
By Amanda Greene — May 17, 2013
WILMINGTON, N.C. (RNS) With one in five Americans claiming no religious connection, national atheist and humanist agencies are developing ordaining programs to establish nontheist ministers in most states to perform weddings and funerals.
Pentagon refutes reports of anti-Christian policies
By David Gibson — May 2, 2013
(RNS) Christian conservatives have grown increasingly alarmed over reports that the Pentagon has adopted new policies aimed at disciplining or even court-martialing those who share their faith. But the Department of Defense on Thursday said evangelization is still permitted.
Can atheists and Christians work together? An interview with Harvard’s Chris Stedman
By Jonathan Merritt — April 29, 2013
Stedman, author and "humanist chaplain" at Harvard University, shares how he believes Christians and atheists can learn to work together.
Atheists postpone protests after Bangladeshi disaster
By Kimberly Winston — April 25, 2013
(RNS) Atheist and secular groups were divided on whether to continue with a series of protests aimed at Bangladeshi institutions after a building collapse in the capital city killed at least 244 people.
Atheists rally around jailed Bangladeshi bloggers
By Kimberly Winston — April 24, 2013
(RNS) A international consortium of nonbelievers is planning rallies Thursday (April 25) outside Bangladeshi embassies and consulates to demand the release of several Bangladeshi bloggers who were arrested on charges of blasphemy.
Obama praises Boston for overcoming the ‘face of evil’
By Caleb K. Bell — April 18, 2013
President Obama praised Bostonians for standing up "in the face of evil" at an interfaith prayer service following Monday's Boston Marathon bombing.
