Atheism
94 Percent of Nonreligious Black Americans Still Believe in God: Survey
Black church leaders say that African-Americans who identify today as atheist, agnostic or nonreligious are inextricably linked to an ancestral belief in a "most high God."
Atheist Group Asks IRS to Probe Megachurch Over Pro-Trump Rally
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, an atheist group advocating for the separation of church and state, has asked the IRS to investigate a Florida megachurch hosting a Trump rally planned for Friday, insisting the event violates IRS rules banning political endorsement by churches.
More Americans Identify As Religiously Unaffiliated, Study Says
A Pew Research Center report released on Thursday said that while fewer Americans identified as Protestants or Catholics, the number who identify with no religious affiliation is on the uptake.
Flying Spaghetti Monster Praised at Government Sponsored Prayer Session
After a court ruling paved the way for nontraditional religions to take part, a "Pastafarian" pastor from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster led prayers at a local assembly meeting in Alaska Tuesday.
Rabbi and Reverend Speak Up for China's Believers
No country, large or small, can claim to be great—let alone to be a leader in the world—while arbitrarily suppressing the small but steadfast prayers of a believer.
Albert Einstein 'God Letter' to Be Auctioned
Einstein described the Bible as a collection of "honorable, but still primitive, legends" which are "pretty childish."
Atheists Aren't as Rational as You Might Think
Atheists are just as likely to favor "righteousness" over truth.
Will Science Ever Prove That God Does Not Exist?
The question is probably unanswerable—but scientists are trying anyway.
Is Creationism the Ultimate Conspiracy Theory?
People who believe in creationism tend to believe in conspiracy theories, new research shows.
China Bans Children From Religion in Muslim Province
The Communist Party is taking concrete action to keep religion and education separate.
Egypt Could Make Atheism Illegal
The newly proposed rule would make it illegal for people not to believe in God, even if they don't talk about it.
Can Science Prove God Doesn't Exist?
"The spatial and temporal size of the universe gives us reason to be atheists."
Why Atheists' Intelligence Will Lead to Their Downfall
Scientists argue that religious people are unable to rise above their instincts, explaining the negative association with intelligence.
Saudi Man Sentenced To Death For Atheism
Ahmad al-Shamri pleaded insanity to the 2014 charges saying he was drunk when he uploaded the footage.
Why This Atheist Was the Most Hated Woman in America
A new Netflix biopic portrays the woman who got prayer out of U.S. schools and her volatile life as a pioneer in atheism.
Fourth Bangladeshi Blogger in Six Months Murdered
Niloy Chakrabarti wrote about secular topics and in defence of minorities in Bangladesh.
Richard Dawkins: What the Divisive Atheist Would Ask God
The atheist and evolutionary biologist discusses God, controversial tweets and aliens.
Study: America Becoming Less Christian, More Secular
There are almost 8 percent more religiously unaffiliated Americans than there were in 2007.
Greek Atheists Slam State Funding of 'Holy Light' Transport Costs
The atheist group say the cost of transporting a holy flame from Israel to Greece should not be paid for by the state.
Atheism Flies in the Air Force, After All
After criticism for demanding airmen include "So Help Me God" in oath, Air Force reverses its policy
Atheism Doesn't Fly in the Air Force, Group Says
The American Humanist Association, a group which advocates for civil liberties for atheists, is prepared to sue if the airman is not reenlisted
Beyond Faith Helps Young Atheists Lose God
An ex-Christian support group, Beyond Faith assists 20-somethings with "coming out" of their religious backgrounds.