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Category Archives: Atheism
Alan Turing on religion
Alan Turing was the father of computer science, as well as an atheist and a homosexual (at a time when homosexuality was illegal and considered a mental illness). These two famous quotes are attributed to him: “Science is a differential … Continue reading
Religulous
I saw it yesterday and loved it. Not only is it hilarious, but it has an important message. I think we need a movie like this right now, when people like Sarah Palin are wearing their ignorance like a badge … Continue reading
Douglas Adams on religion and puddles
. . . imagine a puddle waking up one morning and thinking, ‘This is an interesting world I find myself in’an interesting hole I find myself in’fits me rather neatly, doesn’t it? In fact it fits me staggeringly well, must … Continue reading
Evolution is both fact and theory
No, that isn’t a contradiction. Evolution is both fact and theory. Stephen Jay Gould wrote a paper called “Evolution as Fact and Theory,” and it sums up the issue quite nicely: In the American vernacular, “theory” often means “imperfect fact”–part … Continue reading
Quotes from Percy Bysshe Shelley
If he is infinitely good, what reason should we have to fear him? If he is infinitely wise, why should we have doubts concerning our future? If he knows all, why warn him of our needs and fatigue him with … Continue reading
State legislator rants about atheism during committee hearing
Rep. Monique Davis (D-Chicago) interrupted atheist activist Rob Sherman during his testimony Wednesday afternoon before the House State Government Administration Committee in Springfield and told him, “What you have to spew and spread is extremely dangerous . . . it’s … Continue reading
Frank Zappa on churches and religion
My best advice to anyone who wants to raise a happy, mentally healthy child is: Keep him or her as far away from a church as you can. Tax the FUCK out of the churches! Get smart and I’ll fuck … Continue reading
Creationist Periodic Table
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Thomas Paine quotes
Thomas Paine was a revolutionary and an intellectual that was influencial in the American revolution. His famous works include Common Sense, which advocated independence of the American colonies, and The Age of Reason, which criticized Christianity and the bible. “These … Continue reading
First openly atheistic congressmen
It’s official: Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark, D-California, is the first atheistic congressmen. Well, first to admit it. He made the announcement on March 12 (yeah I’m late, but I’ve been busy). I look forward to working with the Secular Coalition … Continue reading
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