Atheism
Francois Tremblay
Articles
Christian Crusade for Catatonia
Joseph Newhard tells us how the "Schiavo" case illustrates the hypocrisy and the amoral nature of Christians.
The Common Basis of Moral Principles (II)
In part 2, I discuss how we go from rational fact to value, how we make decisions, and why religion is incompatible with both requirements.
The Common Basis of Moral Principles (I)
In this first part, I examine common misconceptions about morality within the atheist-theist debate, and how we find moral principles.
Is humanism an anti-individualist ideology ? Quotes from various humanist documents would seem to indicate that this is the case.
Taking responsibility for one's actions and one's purpose is the main benefit of atheism. What purpose are you creating for yourself ?
The monstrosity of Christian belief
Christian belief is evil in nature, not just a good ideology that has been perverted by fallible humans.
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
The statistical god : Deus In Machina
Belief in synchronicity as God is moer credible than belief in a personal god, but still subject to many problems, including a misunderstanding of design inferences.
Agnosticism pretends to be a reasonable alternative, but it is a fallacious position.
In the second part of this article, Shlomi Tal examines the dualism and lack of science in the Quran.
Shlomi Tal's introduction to the invalidity of the Quran. In this first part, he examines claims of singular and divine authorship.
The Christianity/Sado-Masochism Connection
Alison tells us that the Christian religion is suspiciously like sado-masochism in its submissive aspects.
Infidel and proud - Interview with Reginald Finley
An interview with Reginald Finley, the host of the "LIVE with the Infidel Guy" online show.
I analyze the theology presented, and implied, by the movie "Bruce Almighty". I find it to be little more than liberal Christianity cloaked in more vagueness and contradictions.
With Easter coming, we are reminded that there is no historical evidence for Jesus, and that Christianity is based on a myth with no basis in fact.
According to recent surveys, 40% of Christians are atheists and 49% of Christian pastors do not follow the Bible. We seem to have conclusive proof that Christianity's statistics are a Big Lie.
Religionists are now forced to attack the foundations of science and rational thought. We cannot ignore those attacks.
What does fighting for Atheism mean ? (II)
In the second part, Atrott discusses the Christian perversion of morality for power.
What does fighting for Atheism mean ? (I)
In this first part, Hans Atrott discusses his view of the mechanisms by which Christianity excuses all crimes and abominations.
A real god, as far as we can imagine it, would be a creature of science-fiction - it would certainly have no relation to human experience.
Belief in Satan is an excuse for ignoring the complex reality of evil.
The intellectual poverty of Creationism
The debate between neo-Darwinism and Biblical Creationism is in no way a debate between equals.
An examination of the notion of "soul", and its fatal flaws. Whatever makes personal identity, the "soul" is not part of it.
The God Module and humanity - Interview with Matthew Alper
My interview with Matthew Alper, author of "The God Part of the Brain".
Is the maxim "ignorance is bliss" true ? Alison Randall thinks otherwise.
I examine if the Quran is compatible with science.
Is Islam a religion of peace ? Hardly.
Can the Easter story, so important to Christianity, be made coherent ? According to the Easter Challenge, it can't.
Refuting the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Despite Christian claims, the United States is not a Christian nation.
Despite claims of appropriation, Christmas has always been a secular holiday. Jesusifying Christmas is unnatural.
The moral superiority of Christianity is disproven once again by a recent Barna study.
The last part of this article discusses the implications of God as a causal agent.
The religious battlefield after 9-11
The 9/11 attack also reshaped the religious battlefield, but not permanently.
The frightful story of Heaven and Borg
Heaven is more like a Borg cube than a paradise, writes John Walker.
How good is Heaven ? How bad is Hell ? These questions have heavy consequences for the Christian worldview.
Political clowns and media circuses are still toying with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The proposal of erecting a cross on the WTC ruins is an attack against all atheists.
In the final part of this article, I examine the arguments for and against anti-theism.
In this first part about moral judgment, I discuss why atheism and its related ideas are hated : because they are a threat to religious comfort.
Looking at atheist commandments
Some simple 10-points guides to living that beat the Bible or humanism hands down.
The Gallup International Millenium Survey
A recent worldwide survey about religiosity gives us good and bad news.
I examine whenever the effect of prayer, outside of religious context, can be claimed to have any validation.
Are atheists necessarily hopeless, wretched creatures ? The evidence does not bear this out.
The first part of this article discusses the argument from design.
Evolution versus religion (II)
The second half of this series examines the conflict between religion (mainly thru Creationism) and evolution.
Evolution is a major issue for theists, because it explains religion and renders it impotent. The first part explains some basic facts about evolution itself.
Belief in an afterlife can be mentally damaging, and ultimately lead to disaster.
The problem with secular humanism
Secular humanism is often said to be the most important atheist ideology. However, it suffers from fatal flaws.
Discussing atheism with religious people (III)
The series ends with an overview of common non-emotional arguments.
Discussing atheism with religious people (II)
The second part continues the exploration of emotional arguments.
Discussing atheism with religious people (I)
How can we make atheism attractive to the religious, who find solace in belief ? The first part discusses the necessity of talking down to the person's level.
Prayer is a modern form of incantation, and works about as well.
The argument from evil - why the notion of the omnibenevolent god is philosophically bankrupt.
A strong-atheist refutation of the existence of gods.
Supernaturalism still has a great hold on today's philosophies.
A reconciliation of the contradictory characteristics of religious pseudo-morality.
Should religion be outlawed ? A case can be made for the positive.
Why spirituality is no longer the domain of the religious.
A text by Haldeman-Julius prompts reflection on the role of atheism in society.
A brief examination of two potent belief systems, and why they succeeded.
Atheists are still victims of today's democratic systems.
An examination of the discovery of the God Module, and its consequences for atheism.
An introduction to the subject of atheism, and what future columns will bring.