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The Ignored Atheist Vote

Jillian York | Posted 08.22.2008 | Home

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Jillian York

"It's sad that 11 % of US voters wouldn't even consider voting for a woman but a majority would never vote for an atheist. Although 92% would vote for a Jew, the question of voting for a Muslim is not even asked!"

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Am I Raising 'Atheist Children'?

Nica Lalli | Posted 03.19.2008 | Living

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Nica Lalli

Good parenting has no religious affiliation. How can a parent foster an open and questioning mind in a child who is also told to follow a god -- without question?

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America Needs an Agnostic in the White House

Mike Garibaldi-Frick | Posted 02.18.2008 | Politics

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Mike Garibaldi-Frick

An agnostic president would respect all views, take them into account and than propose the best solutions.

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Did Mike Huckabee Seduce Me?

Linda Keenan | Posted 01.17.2008 | Politics

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Linda Keenan

I'll admit I had a soft spot for Huck, stemming directly from recent experience with another army of Southern Baptists who undeniably helped save my sanity.

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There Are No Atheists in the White House

Paul Krassner | Posted 01.08.2008 | Politics

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Paul Krassner

Whenever anybody claims that God talks directly to them, I think they're totally delusional. President Bush is no exception.

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Non-Believing US Voters Feel Demonized

AFP | Posted 12.19.2007 | Politics

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One presidential hopeful is a preacher, another proudly Mormon, and most openly tout their Christianity. In an arena where faith can make or break a p...

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Preemptive Strike on the War on Christmas

Nica Lalli | Posted 12.12.2007 | Living

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Nica Lalli

A nod to Hanukkah or Kwanzaa does not constitute an attack on the singular biggest holiday on the American calendar.

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Romney Spokesman Won't Say If Atheists Have A Place In America

Talking Points | Posted 12.07.2007 | Politics

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A spokesman for the Mitt Romney campaign is thus far refusing to say whether Romney sees any positive role in America for atheists and other non-belie...

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An Atheist on The Golden Compass

Nica Lalli | Posted 12.06.2007 | Entertainment

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Nica Lalli

The magic of The Golden Compass is the critical look it takes at religion. What will it take to bring about change in beliefs, some of which are antiquated?

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Defending The Golden Compass

Michael Giltz | Posted 11.16.2007 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

It's remarkable that William Donohue is still invited on TV after so many blow-ups on air. But whatever you think about his politics, Donohue simply doesn't comport himself in a Christian manner.

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Atheists Don't Just Speak With One Voice

Nica Lalli | Posted 10.10.2007 | Living

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Nica Lalli

These days, many atheists are angry. And we should be.

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Mother Teresa's Doubts

Nica Lalli | Posted 09.06.2007 | Living

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Nica Lalli

As an atheist, I am pleased that a big-name religious icon had doubts about her faith. If Mother Teresa had doubts, then my doubts might be okay, too.

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