Atheist
Who Is Sam Harris? Writer Admits to Ignoring Hunter Biden Laptop
Outspoken author and neuroscientist Sam Harris made comments regarding Hunter Biden that have garnered plenty of attention from conservatives.
Was Donald Trump America's First Atheist President?
Former President Donald Trump's cardinal virtues appear to extend to the accumulation of wealth and fame. This is consistent with many non-religious Americans—compared to evangelicals—who tend to find meaning in their lives through finances.
Gary Karr Resentenced in Atheist Leader Madalyn Murray O'Hair Murder Case
Gary Karr had already spent over 20 years behind bars after being convicted of extortion and other charges related to the murder of American Atheists founder Madalyn Murray O'Hair and her family.
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."
School District Agrees To Stop Promoting Christianity After Being Sued
The Smith County Board of Education admitted incorporating official prayer into school events, proselytizing students and subjecting them to displays of religious iconography in classrooms.
Richard Dawkins Accused of Bigotry After 'Cancer' Tweet
Renowned atheist author Richard Dawkins ridiculed reports the predominately Muslim nation of Brunei plans to make homosexuality punishable by death, provoking his critics to once again accuse him of anti-Islamic "bigotry."
Atheist Wants Satanic Symbols If Nativity Scene Stays
"People here would lose their minds over the sight of an inverted cross on that city park."
Blasphemy Day Marked as Convictions Continue
Stemming from mass riots in 2005, the holiday takes aim at punishments still doled out around the world for mocking religious figures and practices.
Duterte Threatens Philippine Bishops With Ass-Kicking
The Philippine leader has previously called God "stupid" and a "son of a bitch," raising concerns in the mostly Catholic nation.
Richard Dawkins Mocks Phrase 'Allahu Akbar'
Renowned atheist author and longtime Oxford University professor Richard Dawkins was the target of "bigotry" accusations after a tweet about the phrase "Allahu Akhbar."
Holy Bible's God Is Stupid, Says Philippines' Duterte
The leader of the Philippines doubled down on comments about the story of Adam and Eve, announcing, "Your God is not my God, because your God is stupid."
Religious People 'Live Four Years Longer on Average'
Activities such as praying and volunteering could play a role in the boost in longevity, researchers believe.
Pope Comforts Boy Who Asked if His Dad Was in Heaven
"If this man was able to create children like this, it's true that he is a good man," the pope said of a crying boy who asked if his dad, who was an atheist, was in heaven.
Congress Bars 'Atheist' From Serving As Navy Chaplain
Jason Heap was also denied the chaplain position with the Navy in 2013.
Richard Dawkins: TV Producers Confusing Me With Hawking
Renowned atheist author Richard Dawkins claims that a combination of similar last names and naive news producers has confused him for the late Stephen Hawking.
Putin Compares Lenin and Communism to Christianity
Communism, like Christianity, preaches "freedom, brotherhood, equality," he said.
Missing Christmas Already? In Russia, It's Yet to Come
A handful of national churches in Europe and elsewhere in the world are only getting ready to celebrate Christmas now.
Triple Talaq: Court to Rule on Islamic Instant Divorce
The "triple talaq" rule allows Muslim men to divorce their wife without notice and activists say it is discriminatory.
Russians Are Becoming More Religious: State Poll
The survey comes as Russia and the Eastern Orthodox world marks Easter on Sunday.
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.
Law Enforcement Stands by Its Distribution of Spyware to Parents
ComputerCOP is meant to protect children but actually makes families vulnerable
Atheists in Foxholes Want Chaplains, Too
Secularists are pushing the military to provide non-religious ministers.