Kimberly Winston
On Dec. 25, atheists celebrate a different birthday
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(RNS) Deck those halls with boughs of apples and top that tree with a finger puppet of Sir Isaac Newton.
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Atheists distrusted as much as rapists
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(RNS) A new study finds that atheists are among society's most distrusted group, comparable even to rapists in certain circumstances.
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Atheists launch campaign to get unbelievers to 'come out'
(RNS) The young man in the video pulls in close to his computer camera with the trappings of a typical college dorm room -- a loft bed and the clutter of cast-off clothes -- piled behind him....
Penn Jillette's 10 Commandments for atheists
(RNS) In his new book, "God, No!" atheist magician Penn Jillette tells how he was challenged by conservative radio host Glenn Beck to come up with an atheist's version of The Ten Commandments.
...Atheists target clergy’s tax break for housing
A long-standing tax break for clergy and other "ministers of the
gospel" is facing the lastest in a string of challenges in federal
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Atheists, mostly male, show sexist side
Rebecca Watson meant it as a funny story, almost an aside. In a video
blog, the popular skeptic blogger recalled a man following her into an
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9/11 gave birth to aggressive, unapologetic `New Atheists'
(RNS) In September 2001, Sam Harris was an unknown doctoral student who
didn't believe in God.
Judge rules for atheist bus ads
(RNS) A federal judge ruled Thursday (Aug. 11) that the public transit
system in Little Rock, Ark., violated the free speech of local atheists
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Army will host concert for atheists at Fort Bragg
A group of military atheists have won the backing of U.S. Army
officials to hold a "Rock Beyond Belief" concert for nonbelievers at
North Carolina's Fort Bragg next year.
Study of secularism sees boost on college campuses
(RNS) Almost every major college and university offers a degree in
religious studies. But secularism? Nary a one -- until now.
Atheists sue to stop Perry's role in prayer rally
(RNS) Five Texans are suing Gov. Rick Perry to prevent him from
appearing at a prayer rally scheduled for Aug. 6 in a Houston stadium.
Director steps out on a ledge with new atheist movie
(RNS) In the new film "The Ledge," a man perches high above the city,
ready to jump to save the woman he loves.
Does atheist jeopardize church-state separation?
He is the most famous—and perhaps the loneliest—atheist in the
country. For 14 years, Michael Newdow, an emergency room doctor and an
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Quiet faith lies behind satirist’s blowhard facade
When comedian Stephen Colbert brought his act to Capitol Hill in
September and stole the spotlight with his satirical shtick, no one was
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