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Activism matters: Nick Fish, American Atheists

Nick Fish is an experienced civil rights activist and president of American Atheists. In the activism matters series we meet activists and leaders working in a variety of atheist, humanist, and secularist spaces.

Posted byahsplus30th Aug 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:Activism Matters, Movement AHSLeave a comment on Activism matters: Nick Fish, American Atheists

Were the ‘Brights’ really the worst idea?

The suggestion in the early 2000’s that atheist rebrand themselves as ‘Brights’ is generally remembered as a short-lived embarrassment of incredible hubris. Is that a little unfair, and are there positive lessons to learn from the idea?

Posted byahsplus23rd Aug 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:atheism, identity2 Comments on Were the ‘Brights’ really the worst idea?

Activism matters: Dale McGowan, Raising Freethinkers

Dale McGowan author of Raising Freethinkers. Dale has been one of the most prominent authors talking about humanistic approaches to parenting, and his activism has encompassed a wide range of humanitarian work.

Posted byahsplus16th Aug 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:Activism Matters, Movement AHS, Secular ParentingLeave a comment on Activism matters: Dale McGowan, Raising Freethinkers

AHS reads: The God Delusion, part 5

In the final part of my series re-examining The God Delusion, I consider Dawkins’ positive case for atheism and reflect on the book’s impact on my personal atheism, humanism and secularism.

Posted byahsplus9th Aug 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:atheism, Review1 Comment on AHS reads: The God Delusion, part 5

Activism matters: Mandisa Thomas, Black Nonbelievers

Mandisa Thomas is the founder and current president of Black Nonbelievers. “Walking by Sight, NOT Faith!” Their mission is to build community and provide support for black atheists and allies.

Posted byahsplus2nd Aug 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:Activism Matters, Movement AHS, Social justiceLeave a comment on Activism matters: Mandisa Thomas, Black Nonbelievers

Activism matters: Tif Ho, Foundation Beyond Belief

Tif Ho is executive director of the Foundation Beyond Belief, a US based non-profit that seeks to do good through humanist values.

Posted byahsplus26th Jul 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:Activism, Activism Matters, humanism, humanitarianism, InterviewsLeave a comment on Activism matters: Tif Ho, Foundation Beyond Belief

AHS reads: The God Delusion, part 4

In the penultimate instalment in my series re-examining The God Delusion, I consider Dawkins’ moral case against religion, how he believes this interacts with the moral zeitgeist and the role of moderate religion.

Posted byahsplus19th Jul 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:atheism, Review2 Comments on AHS reads: The God Delusion, part 4

How not to respond to atheists, if you care about conversation

Plenty of thoughtful religious people and atheists have criticisms of the modern atheist movement. I want to improve my own criticism. So, when a Facebook friend shared a link to a free e-book by Bishop Robert Barron, I gave it a look.

Posted byahsplus12th Jul 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:Apologetics, Athiesm, Catholicism, Review1 Comment on How not to respond to atheists, if you care about conversation

Halo Reach, Sisyphus and religious apologetics

Debunking apologetics can feel like a Sisyphean task but can be a fun intellectual exercise and sharpen your skills. Just remember apologetics are not relevant to most lived experiences of religion, and there are more interesting discussions to be had.

Posted byahsplus5th Jul 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:Apologetics, atheism4 Comments on Halo Reach, Sisyphus and religious apologetics

AHS reads: The God Delusion, part 3

Welcome to part three in a five-part series re-examining The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. In this part I will be responding to Dawkins’ arguments on the naturalistic (predominantly Darwinian) roots of religion and morality.

Posted byahsplus28th Jun 202111th May 2022Posted inArticlesTags:Movement AHS, Naturalism, Review2 Comments on AHS reads: The God Delusion, part 3

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