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I will never not hate the way Christians comfort people.

My aunt, who was basically a mother to me, helped raise me, and was also the purest, kindest, sweetest person I've ever met, died yesterday. Not the first death of a close loved one I've faced. As always, hearing things[…]

Christian right calls James Talarico “demonic" for quoting Jesus. Attacks on Texas Senate candidate aren't just about him, they're an attempt to crush progressive Christianity.

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Propogating religion is inherently immoral.

The supernatural claims in religion are not true. If they were, we would have proven them empirically long time ago. They would be facts instead of beliefs. This means that they are also incorrect. So when religious people spread these[…]

Are there any ex Buddhist atheist here or does anyone here know any ex Buddhist atheist? Just curious btw

I have only met one ex Buddhist who is critical to Buddhism compared to the amount of atheist I have met from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and even Hinduism there's definitely an underrepresentation of this demographic. This is probably because unlike[…]

My dad is forcing me to take Quran lessons in summer

My dad is forcing me to go into Quran lessons since I haven't prayed or studied anything in the Quran for months. I'm 16F, and gosh this household is pain to live in, but thankfully, my eldest brother, who[…]

Mother, daughter hacked to death over witchcraft suspicion in Sambalpur, India

A 60-year-old woman and her 35-year-old daughter were hacked to death in Odisha’s Sambalpur district allegedly over suspicion that they were practising witchcraft, police said Monday submitted by /u/Impossible_Ruin268 [link] [comments]

Why Would You Write This In An Application?!

I was looking through job applications and work today and stumbled upon the most unhinged thing I’ve seen in 19 years. A 16 year old wrote in her application “I’m open to just about any safe, fun, selfless jobs that[…]

30,000 Christians Counter-Protest Seoul Pride Parade.

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I’m Convinced Republicans Don’t Actually Know Anything About Christian Values

"Christian nationalism and “Matthew 25” Christianity are set to clash in upcoming elections. Let’s hope the fallout causes religion to disappear from our politics." submitted by /u/spherocytes [link] [comments]

My pizza arrived with religious swag

The other day I ordered Dominoes pizza, the only delivery service in my area. When it arrived I met the driver at the end of my driveway. We both smiled, I passed her the tip and took the pizzas and[…]

The Pentagon’s Mormon Classification Revives Old Debates Over Christian Identity

A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Defense has reopened one of the longest-running religious disputes in American history: Whether members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should be considered Christians.

Donor-Advised Fund Foundation to Acquire Salem Media

For-profit Christian multimedia company Salem Media Group may soon become the property of a 501(c)(3). The Texas-based broadcaster — which owns the Salem Radio Network, the Salem Web Network, Salem Publishing, and conservative news websites RedState and Townhall — announced[…]

Washington’s National Cathedral Serves As A Place For Reflection

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4th, the neo-Gothic cathedral has emerged once again as one of the nation’s most symbolic gathering places. It’s not just a church, but also a civic sanctuary where[…]

Taiwan Prayer Gathering Highlights Plight Of Chinese Christians

More than 3,000 Christians from multiple countries gathered in person and online on June 9 for a global prayer event supporting believers facing persecution in China, where authorities have intensified pressure on house churches and clergy in recent years.

California-Based Christian University Launches $1 Billion Fundraising Campaign

A Pepperdine University spokesperson said the money raised will go toward strengthening academic programs, supporting faculty excellence, advancing scientific research and ethical AI innovation.

⛪️ Southern Baptists Push Back On ‘Woke’ Leaders And Women Pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in Orlando, Florida, this week, moved forward on banning churches with women pastors and elected a right-wing president concerned the denomination has become too woke and liberal.

Crossroads Podcast: Talarico’s Theology Draws Scrutiny During Senate Run

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's theological views are drawing attention as he campaigns while preparing for Presbyterian ordination. Questions about the resurrection, abortion, sexuality, gender identity and denominational controversies could test whether his blend of progressive politics and Christianity resonates[…]

In Divided Sri Lanka, Monks Create Display Of Interfaith Unity

(ANALYSIS) A delegation of 12 Buddhist monks recently walked across Sri Lanka along with their adopted dog Aloka. People of all faiths in Sri Lanka, who have witnessed riots and bloodbaths in the past decade, welcomed them. Apart from Buddhist monks,[…]

The Orthodox Book Lover Whose Store Affected Believers

(ANALYSIS) Metropolitan Saba Esper, leader of the Antiochian Orthodox archdiocese of North America, was searching for a rare book by Oliver Clement of Paris — the translation of a complex work written in French. While in Wichita two years ago,[…]

From The NASL To World Cup: Meet The Jews Who Helped Soccer Grow In The United States

When the North American FIFA World Cup starts Thursday, the story will largely be told through the familiar lenses of Lionel Messi, the geography of the 48 participants and three hosts, and — because 75% of the games will be[…]

639 - Pete Hegseth Destroys Military Religion List

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant will be speaking in Atlanta this[…]

Statement on Department of Defense’s Reduced List of Recognized Religions

"Blatant erasure of atheist & humanist Americans serving in the military." The post Statement on Department of Defense’s Reduced List of Recognized Religions appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Visit My Page at The Secular Web!

Avid readers will pardon me for reminding others of my page at The Secular Web. I've published on some key issues there. They cover major faith responses to those of us who value reason and science. Consider the recommendation of[…]

On Assessing McIntosh's Sophisticated Defense of Miracles

Do you want to read a sophisticated defense of miracles and an equally sophisticated rebuttal? The defense of miracles was written by Don McIntosh: LINK The rebuttal was just published today, written by me! LINK.

Why Won't William Lane Craig Debate Me? (Plus Further Comments On Horrendous Suffering).

In this episode I started watching and I commented. Phil Harper was there!!! Then unexpectedly Derek Lambert sent me a link to be in the show. That was nice! I think it went well, starting early on with the question[…]

638 - Ark Encounter's Decade-Long Disaster

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Ark Encounter's decade-long disaster: How the Creationist[…]

637 - This Religion Wants to Destroy Your Pets

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— James Talarico will face Ken Paxton this[…]

Heretic on the Hill: A National Prayer Service in DC Gets Golden Idol-ed

You may have missed it but Jesus showed up on the National Mall last week for "Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,” a day-long event of Christian music and mostly evangelical Christian speakers. The stated goal[…]

Dr. Richard Carrier Highly Endorses My Book!

Thank you Richard Carrier for this enthusiastic endorsement of my book, "The Outsider Test For Faith"! Thanks also for accurately applying the outsider test to areas outside the philosophy of religion! LINK.

636 - The Orthodox Jewish Agenda Behind Kars4Kids

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— The White House hosted a taxpayer-funded Christian[…]

635 - Greg Locke Finally Admits He Lied

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— America will “rededicate” the nation to a[…]

Heretic on the Hill: Project 2027 Will Solve The Scourge of Anti-Christian Bias

The Trump Administration’s Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias released a report April 30th claiming that Christians faced discrimination in federal agencies and public institutions during the Biden administration. (Find the link here.) The report focuses on complaints about religious colleges,[…]

A Minimal Facts Approach the the Problem of Evil

I just uploaded a major paper at "Academia.edu" titled, "A Minimal Facts Approach to the Problem of Evil." Hat tip to Gary Habermas and Michael Licona for the concept! Enjoy, and if you enjoy it please share! Get the book[…]

Why I Abandoned Christianity, Part 2

Two more compelling reasons that are hard to refute[The link to Part 1 is here.] 3. The Bible is a mess: flaws, contradictions, and too much bad theology. How can I say such a thing? From the time they were toddlers, the[…]

I Highly Recommend the book, "The Ancient Moon Goddess: Crushed by Patriarchy Buried by Judaism Hidden in Christianity"

Dale W. O'Neal and Arthur Waters have written a masterpiece. My readers have met O'Neal before in the last chapter of my book God and Horrendous Suffering. He is former evangelical minister with an MDiv., degree from Talbot School of[…]

634 - The Failure of Trump's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— The final report from Trump’s "Anti-Christian Bias"[…]

God Failed as a Parent!

Just consider what good parents do. They raise their children to be good people, sometimes despite bad circumstances. Bad parents don't. Why is it a heavenly father couldn't do that with us, especially since he allegedly had the means to[…]

A Comprehensive Paper Defending Miracles

Dr. Don McIntosh recently wrote a comprehensive article defending miracles, and mentioned me specifically. Here is his article: LINK. My response will be posted at the end of May on the Secular Web. I've already written it, as seen in[…]

Why I Abandoned Christianity, Part 1

Two compelling reasons that are hard to refute1. The Arrogance of TheologyI grew up on the very flat prairie of northern Indiana: the land was level to the horizon in all directions. Which meant that we had, on clear nights, a[…]

633 - Indiana's Lt. Gov. picks fight with "demonic" band kids

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Indiana Lt. Gov. faces backlash after calling high school[…]

American Humanist Association to Host Nationwide Day of Service on May 2

100 community events across the country to put empathy into action. The post American Humanist Association to Host Nationwide Day of Service on May 2 appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanist Association to Host Nationwide Day of Service on May 2

100 community events across the country to put empathy into action. The post American Humanist Association to Host Nationwide Day of Service on May 2 appeared first on American Humanist Association.

632 - Can Anti-LGBTQ Catholic Preschools Get Public Funding?

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant will be speaking in Denver, Colorado[…]

American Humanists Condemn Trump Administration Attack on Civil Rights Leader

The AHA stands proudly in solidarity with the SPLC. The post American Humanists Condemn Trump Administration Attack on Civil Rights Leader appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanists Condemn Trump Administration Attack on Civil Rights Leader

The AHA stands proudly in solidarity with the SPLC. The post American Humanists Condemn Trump Administration Attack on Civil Rights Leader appeared first on American Humanist Association.

631 - Congressman Eric Swalwell Resigns

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Eric Swalwell’s resignation caps an up-and-down history[…]

630 - NBA Player Waived After Anti-LGBTQ Rant

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Florida attorney general says state can ignore its[…]

Federal Judge Sides With Humanists on Monumental 10 Commandments Victory in Arkansas

“State capitals should be welcoming to all citizens." The post Federal Judge Sides With Humanists on Monumental 10 Commandments Victory in Arkansas appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Federal Judge Sides With Humanists on Monumental 10 Commandments Victory in Arkansas

“State capitals should be welcoming to all citizens." The post Federal Judge Sides With Humanists on Monumental 10 Commandments Victory in Arkansas appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanists React to SCOTUS Decision on Conversion Therapy

"A decision completely divorced from reality." The post American Humanists React to SCOTUS Decision on Conversion Therapy appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanists React to SCOTUS Decision on Conversion Therapy

"A decision completely divorced from reality." The post American Humanists React to SCOTUS Decision on Conversion Therapy appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Talking Points in Opposition to the Free Speech Fairness Act

During SCA's 2026 Member Meeting, we urged Congress to oppose the Free Speech Fairness Act. You can read more about the bill and how to talk to your members of Congress about it here: Talking Points in Opposition to the[…]

American Humanists Launch “How to Humanist” Podcast

Introducing humanist conversations to major streaming platforms. The post American Humanists Launch “How to Humanist” Podcast appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanists Launch “How to Humanist” Podcast

Introducing humanist conversations to major streaming platforms. The post American Humanists Launch “How to Humanist” Podcast appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanists Launch the American Empathy Project

"Our response to the crisis of cruelty plaguing our communities." The post American Humanists Launch the American Empathy Project appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanists Launch the American Empathy Project

"Our response to the crisis of cruelty plaguing our communities." The post American Humanists Launch the American Empathy Project appeared first on American Humanist Association.

2026 National Prayer Breakfast Opposition Letter – Organizational and Community Leaders Sign On

The Secular Coalition for America has joined several nonprofits, including the Freedom From Religion Foundation, to oppose the National Prayer Breakfast. The National Prayer Breakfast harms our national unity, the separation between religion and government, and the rights of the[…]

Heretic on the Hill: Help Us Fight Preachers Endorsing Politicians

The Johnson Amendment is under attack. The legal prohibition against preachers endorsing candidates from the pulpit would be repealed if bills in the House and Senate pass this year. When you see a bill with a vague and seemingly patriotic title, like the Free Speech Fairness[…]

The United States Was Not Founded As A Christian Nation

You may have seen claims that the Founding Fathers created the United States to be a "Christian nation". This Christian nationalism narrative rewrites history and ignores America's Founders' mission to create a secular government where religious freedom is protected but[…]

American Humanists: “No More Regime-Change Wars”

“This is an issue of humanity." The post American Humanists: “No More Regime-Change Wars” appeared first on American Humanist Association.

American Humanists: “No More Regime-Change Wars”

“This is an issue of humanity." The post American Humanists: “No More Regime-Change Wars” appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Humanists Denounce Pete Hegseth’s Attacks on Religious Pluralism in the Military

"No right to tell anyone what to believe or how to pray." The post Humanists Denounce Pete Hegseth’s Attacks on Religious Pluralism in the Military appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Humanists Denounce Pete Hegseth’s Attacks on Religious Pluralism in the Military

"No right to tell anyone what to believe or how to pray." The post Humanists Denounce Pete Hegseth’s Attacks on Religious Pluralism in the Military appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Heretic on the Hill: The Law of Unintended Consequences Can’t Be Repealed

If this goes down as the “Pay Me” presidency with President Trump playing the role of mafia boss, demanding payments from universities, tech companies, networks, and whomever else he can shake down, then Stephen Miller will undoubtedly be the consigiliere. Miller[…]

Heretic on the Hill: Groups Like SCA Are Calling the Shots, Says Important Republican Senator. We Try.

Not long ago the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s HR department, released new guidelines for religious activity in federal offices. We thought they were so inappropriate, counterproductive, and counter to established federal employment policy that we put together our[…]

The Office of Personnel Management’s “Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace” Memorandum: What You Need to Know

The Office of Personnel Management’s “Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace” Memorandum: What You Need to Know Recently, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor issued a memorandum detailing the rights and permissible behavior of religious federal employees[…]

Heretic on the Hill: Working Around the Shutdown

You’ve heard there’s a government shutdown. Most federal offices are closed and the “essential workers” are working without getting paid. Members of the military will miss a paycheck on October 15 which is the first event that might get one[…]

Humanists Applaud Introduction of Separation of Church and State Resolution in Congress

Real religious liberty can’t be taken for granted. The post Humanists Applaud Introduction of Separation of Church and State Resolution in Congress appeared first on American Humanist Association.

Humanists Applaud Introduction of Separation of Church and State Resolution in Congress

Real religious liberty can’t be taken for granted. The post Humanists Applaud Introduction of Separation of Church and State Resolution in Congress appeared first on American Humanist Association.

After Court declares that grant to Ohio religious school was unconstitutional, no funds to be spent on religious education

State funds cannot be spent on religious instruction. The post After Court declares that grant to Ohio religious school was unconstitutional, no funds to be spent on religious education appeared first on American Humanist Association.

France Declares Scientology a Fraud, Not Religion

Isn't this a bit link saying the Strawberry ice cream isn't really ice cream? Link: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/france/120202/france-labels-scientology-business-not-church

In Honor of Black History Month: Ex-Slave Tells Ex-Master to "Shove it"

This is brilliant and really needs minimal comment Dayton, Ohio, August 7, 1865 To My Old Master, Colonel P.H. Anderson, Big Spring, Tennessee Sir: I got your letter, and was glad to find that you had not forgotten Jourdon, and[…]

Indiana Slouches Toward Idiocy

As was mentioned in an earlier post, the Indiana state senate was scheduled to vote on allowing school districts to require "creationism", aka religious drivel, to be taught in public schools. They did, and it pasted with 28 out of[…]

Keep your Temples; We Have Greater Things

Alain de Botton, wants to build an Atheist Temple in London. Alain de Botton has announced plans to construct a 150 foot high temple to atheism in the heart to London. He claims that it is a terrible thing that[…]

A Review of "A Universe From Nothing"

From the AVClub: "With an afterward by Richard Dawkins, A Universe From Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing is solidly in the New Atheism camp, a cosmologist’s version of Dawkins’ The Blind Watchmaker. Krauss takes several jabs at[…]

The Myth of Jesus

UCF Professor Tells Ignorant Students What Higher Education is Really About

Charles Negy Charles Negy directly address the impact of students' religious bigotry, small mindedness and irrationality in the college classroom. Anyone who has ever taught a college class, especially in the humanities, knows that every word he wrote is accurate. Negy[…]

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