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Redemption for all: Stephen Colbert professes his faith to a stapler after Pope Francis disappoints him.
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Humanists find ways to say ‘I do’ without God
WILMINGTON, N.C. (RNS) With one in five Americans claiming no religious connection, national atheist and humanist agencies are developing ordaining programs to establish nontheist ministers in most states to perform weddings and funerals.
Atheists postpone protests after Bangladeshi disaster
(RNS) Atheist and secular groups were divided on whether to continue with a series of protests aimed at Bangladeshi institutions after a building collapse in the capital city killed at least 244 people.
Atheists rally around jailed Bangladeshi bloggers
(RNS) A international consortium of nonbelievers is planning rallies Thursday (April 25) outside Bangladeshi embassies and consulates to demand the release of several Bangladeshi bloggers who were arrested on charges of blasphemy.
SIDEBAR: Atheists embrace Sunday-morning music
HOUSTON (RNS) Atheists may not have hymns, but that doesn’t mean they ain’t got the beat.
Atheists find a Sunday-morning connection with other nonbelievers
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.
A year after losing faith, atheist pastor finds a new calling
(RNS) When Teresa MacBain declared her loss of faith last Easter, she expected to lose her pulpit and many friends. She did. But in the year since, she’s gained a new community and a new sense of confidence.
Pope Francis says the ‘nones’ can be allies for the church
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis extended a hand to those who don’t belong to any religion, urging them on Wednesday to work with believers to build peace and protect the environment.
‘Ask an Atheist’ event replaces participation in St. Patrick’s Day parade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) Among the constant flow of people wearing green, toting beers and milling around the bars in Kansas City’s Westport neighborhood on Sunday (March 17), a man in a red plaid kilt held a sign that said, “Kiss me – I’m a Left-handed, Red-headed, Kilt-wearing Irish Atheist Stepchild!” The Kansas City Atheist [...]
After giving up religion, atheists try giving up something else for Lent
(RNS) What would an “atheist Lent” look like? A group of young nonbelievers are finding out, observing the Christian practice minus its religious context.
