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Between Good Friday and Easter: A Muslim Meditation on Christ and Resurrection
Shi’i Islam: Origin and Foundational Teachings of Shi’ism
‘Ask an Atheist’ event replaces participation in St. Patrick’s Day parade
A celebration of the International Women’s Day
Facebook Rumi: How a Muslim mystic became a popular meme
Why Obama is not the fulfillment of Martin’s Dream
The faith of dogs
Malala Yousufzai, the young Jihadist, released from hospital. #RiseAgain
Gandalf and Goodness–today
Poll: More than one-third of Americans see signs of end times in extreme weather
(RNS) A new poll shows more than a third of Americans believe the severity of recent natural disasters is evidence that we are in the “end times” described in the Bible – a period of turmoil preceding the return of Christ and the end of the world. By Lauren Markoe.
What’s a ‘Faitheist’? Chris Stedman explains
(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.
Arizona Democrat to replace defeated Pete Stark as sole atheist in Congress
(RNS) Pete Stark, the only openly atheist member of Congress, was defeated Tuesday, but newly elected Arizona Rep. Kyrsten Sinema will take his place -- representing what atheists, humanists and other nontheists hope is a new wave of nonreligous lawmakers. By Kimberly Winston.
Q&A with ‘Nonbeliever Nation’ author David Niose
(RNS) In his new book, "Nonbeliever Nation: The Rise of Secular Americans," David Niose charts the development and growth of the religious right, tackles the "War on Christmas" as a manufactured controversy, and explains why George W. Bush's election was the best thing to happen to the secular movement. By Kimberly Winston.
What “Dummies” need to know about atheism
(RNS) Dale McGowan, executive director of Foundation Beyond Belief, was just enlisted to write "Atheism for Dummies," the first book about atheists in the "Dummies" series. McGowan explains what people need to know about atheism, and what they have in common with religious believers. By Kimberly Winston.
Not just chess: Atheists are organizing high school clubs, too
(RNS) High school kids can join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Jewish Student Union, the Muslim Students Association and, in some schools, a Hindu or a Buddhist club. Now they can join the young atheists club, too. By Kimberly Winston.