Atheism in America

New Atheists Are Neither A Minority Nor Heirs Of The Civil Rights Movement

Nathalie Rothschild | Posted 05.08.2012

Nathalie Rothschild

Nobody should be mistreated simply because they believe or do not believe in certain ideas. But if you can't identify with people around you, if they won't accept you for who you are, then ditch them. It's not always easy, but nobody is stopping you.

Atheists Face Uphill Climb With New Political Party

Posted 01.03.2012

By Kimberly Winston Religion News Service How viable is a political party with the word "atheist" in its name? Troy Boyle, a corporate lega...

Atheists Invade Houston

Victor Stenger | Posted 12.17.2011

Victor Stenger

On Oct. 7-8, Houston was invaded by some 700 atheists, agnostics, humanists and other unclassified nonbelievers for the annual Texas Freethought Convention.

What Being Religious Really Means To Young People

Lisa D. Pearce | Posted 05.25.2011

Lisa D. Pearce

For most people, religious identities are personal mixes of different aspects of religion with varying levels of priority.

A Rabbi's Thoughts: What Christmas Tells Us About America

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie | Posted 05.25.2011

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

G.K. Chesterton once referred to America as "a nation with the soul of a church," by which he meant a nation with an enduring religious character. He was right about this, and each year the Christmas season proves it anew.