skepticism
Religion drives skepticism about evolution, but not climate change
By Lauren Markoe — December 13, 2016
(RNS) Sociologists debunk a common assumption about religion and science.
Are Richard Dawkins and Bill Maher responsible for the rise of the ‘nones’?
By Chris Stedman — January 6, 2015
Phil Zuckerman, author of several books on secularism and founder of Pitzer College’s first-of-it-kind Secular Studies program, talks to RNS about whether or not "New Atheists" are responsible for the rise of the "nones."
The 10 most read ‘Faitheist’ stories of 2014
By Chris Stedman — January 1, 2015
As we begin 2015, here's a look back at the most read 'Faitheist' posts from last year—from whether or not atheists can be fundamentalists to why atheists shouldn't call religion a mental illness.
‘Year without God’ pastor: Why I’m no longer a believer
By Chris Stedman — December 29, 2014
Ryan Bell—the Christian pastor who spent 2014 living as an atheist—is ready for his big reveal. Bell tells RNS how he came to his decision and what it will mean to him and his loved ones.
2014: The top stories in atheism
By Chris Stedman — December 22, 2014
From the popularity of 'Cosmos' on Fox-TV to the Roku launch of 'Atheist TV', from open atheist James Woods's inspiring congressional campaign to Richard Dawkins's less-than-inspiring tweets, atheists made headlines all year.
Is talk of privilege ‘lunacy’? On Richard Dawkins, skepticism, and certainty
By Chris Stedman — December 10, 2014
Richard Dawkins and others have already demonstrated that they're not afraid to direct their skepticism toward religious ideas. But the freethinking spirit they strive to embody and promote can't be limited to this one area.
Do skeptics kill Halloween fun? Ask ‘The Shining’ hotel paranormal investigators
By Chris Stedman — October 30, 2014
Does skepticism take the fun out of Halloween? Paranormal investigators Bryan Bonner and Matthew Baxter tell RNS about about their strangest investigations and what they discovered when they investigated the hotel that inspired 'The Shining.'
Jeremy Messersmith wears his atheist heart on his sleeve
By Chris Stedman — October 20, 2014
Atheist musician Jeremy Messersmith tells RNS how his experiences as a former Christian inspired his most recent album, what he believes now, and why relating to his religious family can feel like going to a Renaissance Festival.
Victor Stenger, atheism’s ‘fifth horseman,’ is dead
By Kimberly Winston — September 3, 2014
(RNS) Victor Stenger, the scientist and atheist who famously said "Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings," has died.
From fundamentalist to ‘faitheist’: Meet Sarah Jones
By Chris Stedman — July 17, 2014
We speak with Sarah Jones, who will be guest writing for Chris Stedman over the next two weeks, about feminism, atheism, and why she calls herself a 'faitheist.'
The top 5 atheist anthems: The Flaming Lips, Björk, Portugal. The Man
By Chris Stedman — July 11, 2014
What are your favorite atheist songs? Here are our top 5, including songs from John Grant and Bill Callahan.
The top 10 atheist anthems: The Mountain Goats, Angel Haze, Owen Pallett
By Chris Stedman — July 11, 2014
Which musician said his award-winning album was about his "own personal viewpoint on atheism"? Check out the first part of our list of the top 10 atheist anthems, including songs from Quiet Company and The Ballet.
‘Cosmos’ and Carl Sagan’s legacy: An interview with SETI Sagan Center Director David Morrison
By Chris Stedman — March 6, 2014
David Morrison, Carl Sagan's first doctoral student and current Director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, speaks with RNS about Sagan's legacy, what it was like to be one of Sagan’s students, the “Cosmos” reboot, and more.
Should atheists proselytize? Thoughts on ‘The Young Atheist’s Handbook’
By Chris Stedman — February 11, 2014
"Twenty years ago I believed, as Shaha believes, that the world would be kinder and saner with more atheists," writes Daniel Loxton. "I don’t believe that anymore."
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