atheists
Egyptian Parliament considers outlawing atheism
By Kimberly Winston — January 4, 2018
(RNS) — It is already illegal to 'defame' religion, but a new law would make it a crime to have no belief in God.
Ten Commandments monument attracts Texas shoppers, not protesters
By Kimberly Winston — January 3, 2018
(RNS) — A Texas mall proudly erects a massive Ten Commandments monument and attracts none of the controversy that has swirled around similar displays on public land.
Some Americans don’t believe Muslims, atheists have First Amendment rights
By Kimberly Winston — September 15, 2017
(RNS) — On the eve of Constitution Day, a survey shows many Americans know very little about the document and who it protects.
Nonreligious in India face hostility, danger
By Bhavya Dore — April 10, 2017
MUMBAI (RNS) As political Hinduism has strengthened in recent years, liberals have decried increasing intolerance and the shrinking space for dissent.
Distrust of unbelievers runs deep in American history
By Leigh E. Schmidt — February 8, 2017
The proposition that the ungodly are not up to the demands of virtuous citizenship has been an abiding concern, a commonplace of American political discourse from the founding of the republic.
New International Religious Freedom Act a first for atheists
By Kimberly Winston — December 19, 2016
(RNS) The freshly signed Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act is being heralded by both atheists and Christians as a milestone.
Clinton or Trump? The choice is unclear for some atheists
By Kimberly Winston — October 27, 2016
(RNS) Atheists are in a pickle -- should they vote for the seemingly irreligious Donald Trump or lifelong Methodist Hillary Clinton? Many are taking to the internet and social media to fight it out.
Why most people leave religion? They just ‘stop believing’
By Kimberly Winston — September 22, 2016
(RNS) In a gloomy forecast for organized religion, only seven percent of the 'nones' say they are looking for a religion.
Agnostics need more support in coming out to family and friends
By guest — July 27, 2016
(RNS) I’ve learned that hiding one’s true beliefs from friends and family contributes to an atmosphere of silence and stigma, which prevents atheists, agnostics and so-called nones from establishing a support system.
Hillary Clinton needs to reach out to non-religious Americans
By guest — July 18, 2016
(RNS) The nonreligious are the future of the country, and we could contribute to a rapidly expanding Democratic base … if only Democrats were willing to include us in their conversations the same way Republicans court evangelicals.
Florida city council may halt opening prayers to stop Satanist’s invocation
By David Gibson — July 1, 2016
(RNS) Pensacola officials say they could opt for a moment of silence instead of the usual prayers by local clergy.
Bangladesh’s deadly attacks terrify its religious minorities
By Akhtar Ali — June 13, 2016
(RNS) Separate targeted attacks on Hindus, Christians, Buddhists and atheists have left the country reeling.
Atheists gather on the Mall to demonstrate their political muscle
By Adelle M. Banks — June 4, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) Many returned to the National Mall four years after the first Reason Rally for what was billed as a “voter bloc party.”
Politicians ignore Reason Rally at their peril
By Tom Krattenmaker — June 1, 2016
(RNS) A glass-half-full assessment of the secular movement shows a level of progress and momentum that promises to make it harder for politicians to disregard, writes Tom Krattenmaker.
Reason Rally organizes atheist vote
By Kimberly Winston — May 31, 2016
(RNS) The rally's main goal is to show that nonbelievers have the numbers, the clout and the organizational skills to be a voting bloc worth courting.
