Chris Stedman
Books project helps atheists make the case for unbelief behind bars
By Kimberly Winston — January 22, 2014
(RNS) “Not all prisoners are religious, and I wanted them to know that to turn your life around and be a good and productive member of society does not require a belief in God,” says Leslie Zukor, founder of the Freethought Books Project.
Discussing the “War on Christmas” with Bill O’Reilly
By Chris Stedman — December 21, 2013
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to appear on to the Fox News program “The O’Reilly Factor” to discuss a new Christmas-themed billboard put up by American Atheists. I’ve expanded on my thoughts about this issue in a new piece for CNN Belief: The “War on Christmas:” what —or who—is it good for? […]
Meet Chris Stedman, Boz Tchividjian, Tobin Grant and Laura Turner, your new RNS bloggers
By Brian Pellot — December 5, 2013
Religion News Service is excited to announce the addition of four new bloggers --- Chris Stedman, Basyle “Boz” Tchividjian, Tobin Grant and Laura Turner --- to expand and diversify our lineup of commentators on issues relating to religion, spirituality and ethics.
Oprah interview stirs debate: What is an atheist?
By Kimberly Winston — October 21, 2013
(RNS) Most saw in the talk show host’s rejection of Nyad’s atheism what polls, studies and often their own experience tell them -- that atheists are among the least trusted and least liked Americans.
Yale’s humanists lose bid for campus recognition
By Kimberly Winston — October 7, 2013
(RNS) “From the very beginning, we fully expected people -- religious and nonreligious alike -- to have questions about our pursuing membership" in Yale Religious Ministries, coordinator Chris Stedman said.
Atheists find a Sunday-morning connection with other nonbelievers
By Kimberly Winston — April 16, 2013
HOUSTON (RNS) Despite the rows of chairs, the coffee hour and the passed collection plate, don’t call Houston Oasis an "atheist church,'' leader Mike Aus said. He and other nonbelievers are aiming for something new: a community that looks to nurture the common human qualities that can unite people.
After giving up religion, atheists try giving up something else for Lent
By Kimberly Winston — March 18, 2013
(RNS) What would an “atheist Lent” look like? A group of young nonbelievers are finding out, observing the Christian practice minus its religious context.
What’s a ‘Faitheist’? Chris Stedman explains
By Kimberly Winston — November 21, 2012
(RNS) Self-described "faitheist" Chris Stedman calls for atheists and the religious to come together in interfaith work. It is a position that has earned him both strident - even violent - condemnation and high praise. In an interview with RNS, Stedman talks about how and why the religious and atheists should work together. By Kimberly Winston.
Professor Jacques Berlinerblau tells atheists: Stop whining!
By Kimberly Winston — September 14, 2012
(RNS) Georgetown University professor Jacques Berlinerblau has a prescription for what ails atheism in America: stop whining about religion and build coalitions to reclaim "secularism" from the religious right. By Kimberly Winston.
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