Michael De Dora
Why repealing blasphemy laws might help promote religious freedom (ANALYSIS)
By Brandon G. Withrow — September 29, 2015
(RNS) Among those countries frequently cited by human rights groups with the most aggressive laws banning free expression are China, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
After death threats, Bangladeshi atheist relocates to US
By Kimberly Winston — June 2, 2015
(RNS) Taslima Nasrin, a Bangladeshi gynecologist, novelist and poet, made the move after death threats from al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent, which claimed credit for the killing of another Bangladeshi atheist last month.
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.
12 atheist books you may have overlooked: Part 2
By Chris Stedman — June 18, 2014
A critical look at race and atheism. An answer to the question, "Why was I born?" An atheist response to "day-to-day unhappiness." Here are six more atheist books you may have overlooked.
12 atheist books you may have overlooked: Part 1
By Chris Stedman — June 17, 2014
Looking for some nonreligious books to add to your summer reading list? Want some recommendations beyond the “new atheist” bestsellers? Here are some you may have overlooked.
Atheists rally around jailed Bangladeshi bloggers
By Kimberly Winston — April 24, 2013
(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.
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