There are no Atheist Fundamentalists

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A label that some of the religious will often deploy is the term “Atheist Fundamentalist”, but this is a meaningless combination of words. Try these combinations … Atheist Christian Muslim Atheist So what do the above describe? You might for example infer that such combinations apply to individuals who have a specific cultural heritage, but do … Read more

Editor Threatened with prosecution for criticism of ISIS

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You would think that outside of ISIS themselves, anybody openly criticising ISIS would be commended and supported, even within the Islamic world. Alas, apparently not. The New York Times reports … The chief editor of a prominent Indonesian newspaper, the English-language Jakarta Post, has been summoned for questioning by the police for publishing a cartoon that … Read more

Is Islam Violent … or is that thought “Islamophobia”?

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This week alone we have seen much that is truly abhorrent … Haron Monis, an islamic cleric walks into the Lindt Chocolate Cafe in Sydney with his shotgun on Monday wearing a headband bearing the war cry: “We are ready to sacrifice for you, O Muhammad.” … what then follows is tragic and horrific. A band of … Read more

Christian Reply to Atheist Billboards – “Why Fight a god that does not exist?”

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I put up a posting yesterday about the observation that some Billboards will provoke a rather negative reaction, and sure enough, I’ve come across an article that illustrates this precise point quite well. Over at Charisma News we have … “Why Are Atheists Investing So Much Money on Billboards Fighting a God They Don’t Think … Read more

It’s the season of the Atheist Billboards argument once again

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I’m starting out with a recent rant by Pat Robertson, but stick with me here, because this posting is not really about his absurd monolog, that is just a platform to get into the real debate about these billboards. Pat Robertson is indeed the gift that just keeps on giving, and so as I’m sure you … Read more

Ban of Humanist Weddings in UK a political decision by the tories

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The news is out, Number 10 has made a decision that Humanists don’t matter and are just a fringe group so there is no need to pander to them in order to win votes. The British Humanist Association sums it all up here … The British Humanist Association (BHA) has responded with shock and disappointment at reports … Read more

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