atheism
New book shows humanists how to be ‘secular Jesus followers’
By Kimberly Winston — October 3, 2016
(RNS) 'Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower' by Tom Krattenmaker strips Jesus down to the basic ethical teachings.
Americans more divided by religion than race
By Mark Silk — September 16, 2016
According to a new study from the University of Minnesota.
Muslims surpass atheists as most unpopular group in US
By Kimberly Winston — September 14, 2016
(RNS) A new study finds atheists and Muslims still top the list of the least trusted Americans.
Nine candidates pioneer ‘political humanism’ in Arizona
By Kimberly Winston — August 25, 2016
(RNS) A new, humanist-based communications firm is promoting a slate of nine out-and-proud atheist/humanist candidates in Arizona, more than any other state. Can they win? That's not the point.
Leaked: DNC official wanted to smear Sanders’ religion (or lack thereof)
By Kimberly Winston — July 22, 2016
(RNS) A leaked email between Democratic officials may indicate intraparty smear tactics.
Why do so many ‘nones’ believe in life after death?
By Simon Davis — July 15, 2016
(RNS) The connection between belief in life after death and religious teaching may be more tenuous than widely assumed.
Can you be religious without knowing it?
By Jonathan Merritt — June 28, 2016
'If what we believe is what we see is what we do is who we are,' David Dark argues, 'there's no getting away from religion.'
Bangladesh police shoot dead militant who allegedly murdered bloggers, gays
By RNS staff — June 20, 2016
Bangladesh, a deeply religious but moderate Muslim-majority country of 160 million people, is struggling to control attacks by Islamist groups on bloggers critical of extremism, atheists and religious minorities.
Did Hitchens almost convert to Christianity?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 16, 2016
Christopher Hitchens could have found a loving God. That's OK. The loving God found him.
Secularists sue House chaplain on National Day of Prayer
By Kimberly Winston — May 5, 2016
(RNS) The Freedom From Religion Foundation fights denial of a secular invocation before Congress.
Humanists push for a National Day of Reason
By Kimberly Winston — May 3, 2016
(RNS) Not all Americans pray, and some want an officially designated day to prove it.
Bangladesh professor hacked to death by Islamic militants
By RNS staff — April 23, 2016
DHAKA — Police said the murder was similar to other attacks on secular bloggers by Islamist militants. But fellow university teachers said the victim never spoke or wrote anything about religion or Islam.
Dying Christopher Hitchens considered Christianity, new book claims
By Kimberly Winston — April 20, 2016
(RNS) A controversial new book wins praise from evangelicals and condemnation from some who knew the famous atheist, who died in 2011.
The death of soccer’s ‘savior’
By Jerome Socolovsky — March 25, 2016
(RNS) Dutch star Johan Cruyff was a deity in the world of soccer -- but he kept his own beliefs to himself.
British bishop declares solidarity with persecuted atheists
By Adelle M. Banks — March 8, 2016
(RNS) “History has shown time and time again that when one minority group is oppressed with impunity, others soon face the same fate,” wrote Bishop Declan Lang.
