Well, the sequel to the NYTimes article on the atheist “rift” is now available (Ian wrote about the first article here). I have to say, I’m disappointed. The first article in the series compared the supposedly-ousted Paul Kurtz (founder of CFI and a ton of other stuff) to the downfall … Continue reading
The Council for Secular Humanism 2010 Conference: Or, why are humanists so old?
This last weekend I attended The 30th Anniversary Conference of Free Inquiry and the Council for Secular Humanism in Los Angeles, CA. This was my first atheist/humanist/freethinker type of conference, so I was very excited to finally get to meet some of the movers and shakers of the movement. And … Continue reading
Atheists FTW
Atheists Outdo Some Believers in Survey on Religion Researchers from the independent Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life phoned more than 3,400 Americans and asked them 32 questions about the Bible, Christianity and other world religions, famous religious figures and the constitutional principles governing religion in public life. On … Continue reading
The religious right … in Canada?!
As an American living in Canada, I have to admit that I’m always a little amused when I hear people up here complain about the religious right. I mean, I grew up as a Bible-thumpin’ girl in deep South of the US, where “voter’s guides” are periodically inserted into church … Continue reading
“Sometimes insiders make the best outsiders”*
One of the local groups I help facilitate in Saskatoon is Café Apostate. Here’s how the group is described: Are you a recovering religionist? A former fundy? Someone who grew up deeply involved in the faith, and now has gone all heretic? Or did you escape any religious indoctrination, and … Continue reading
Freethinker Family Camp
This weekend, the Saskatoon Secular Family Network is hosting its 1st annual Freethinker Family Camp, in the bustling metropolis of the R.M. of Hoodoo, SK. It’s shaping up to be quite the event! Here’s a list of activities we’ve got planned, so far: nature scavenger hunt earth weaving craft face … Continue reading
Introducing Rebekah
Hey readers, I’m excited to be a part of this blog with other Canadian atheists, except that I’m not technically Canadian (though I am an atheist). I’m from the States — specifically: Savannah, Georgia, which is definitely a part of the Bible belt. I grew up as an pastor’s kid … Continue reading