Atheist News

  1. The general public and science

    As the scientific community celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of "The Origin of Species," Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking book describing the theory of evolution, a Pew Research Center study has found that only 32 percent of the American public thinks Darwin got it ...

    Posted by Joe in General on Monday, August 3rd 2009 at 15:49 PM |

  2. Christian right aims to change history lessons in Texas schools

    Not being happy with many children already reciting the pledge of allegiance in class each morning which includes a reference to the US as "one nation under God"; it seems those right wing Christian fundies are at it again! Having failed to push Intelligent Design into Texas school scienc...

    Posted by Joe in World News on Thursday, July 23rd 2009 at 00:03 AM |

  3. Charles Darwin - The Movie

    Setting aside my interest in science, religion and philosophy; I also love watching movies. And after hearing about a movie being made about the life of Charles Darwin, I was both curious and skeptical as to how it would turn out; but after watching the trailer - it actually looks pretty good! ...

    Posted by Joe in Random on Tuesday, July 21st 2009 at 13:33 PM |

  4. Jesus the Zombie

    Just spotted this Jem and couldn't help but pass it on.

    Posted by Joe in Random on Monday, July 20th 2009 at 15:40 PM |

  5. 40 lashes for wearing trousers

    Just when you think life can't get any crazier, it does. It appears that a high profile Sudanese journalist faces receiving 40 lashes after wearing "indecent" clothing. With another 10 women having already faced a similar punishment. Can you guess what she was wearing? ...trousers. Lubn...

    Posted by Joe in World News on Tuesday, July 14th 2009 at 16:20 PM |

  6. The public trusts scientists — but not their conclusions

    Having just finished reading an interesting article on public opinion regarding science, I felt some of you guys might be interested in reading it. Funnily enough, an old quote came to mind whilst reading it. There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the lat...

    Posted by Joe in Random on Tuesday, July 14th 2009 at 09:50 AM |

  7. Steve Harvey calling atheists "idiots".

    The american entertainer Steve Harvey has just recently been interviewed by Joy Behar on Larry King where he enlightens us by saying that all atheists are idiots, with no morals; and when he meets an atheist, he just walks away because he doesn't know what to say to them. What makes me laug...

    Posted by Joe in Random on Tuesday, July 7th 2009 at 22:13 PM |

  8. Indiana man denied 'No Gods' license plates though state offers 'In God We Trust' plates

    An Indiana man, Jason Borneman, has been turned down by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to get a personalized license plate that reads "NO GODS." This, from a state that offers an official state license plate that reads "In God We Trust. Jason made his request for the plat...

    Posted by Joe in World News on Wednesday, July 1st 2009 at 23:22 PM |

  9. Church uses beer as incentives for fathers

    In an aim to introduce more men to year-round church services, clergy has decided to offer a range of incentives, including free beer, bacon rolls and chocolate bars. A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celeb...

    Posted by Joe in General on Monday, June 22nd 2009 at 09:33 AM |

  10. Does prayer show a lack of faith?

    I've just been over on How good is that? (side note: if you've not got it bookmarked, then you really should!) reading a very good article questioning whether prayer demonstrates a lack of faith in god. Without wanting to give too much away, here are a few interesting snippets giving you an idea of...

    Posted by Joe in Random on Friday, June 19th 2009 at 00:56 AM |

  11. Nuclear powered Iran

    Posted by Joe in Random on Thursday, May 21st 2009 at 15:35 PM |

  12. Atheists 'not fully human', says Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor

    Just recentally, Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor made the extraordinary statement on BBC radio that secularists are "not fully human". It's interesting that if this were said about a major religion, such as Islam for example, it would be considered a hate speech and most ...

    Posted by Joe in General on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 09:31 AM |

  13. Entry for worst quote of the year?

    I was shocked after hearing Pope Benedict XVI pray the above quote; immediately followed by: Allow us not to drift into the desert of godlessness. Enable us to perceive you in the gentle breeze, see you in street corners, love you in the unborn child. I'm trying to hold myself back from goin...

    Posted by Joe in Random on Thursday, May 14th 2009 at 11:41 AM |

  14. Theists and Stem Cell Research

    Posted by Joe in Random on Monday, May 11th 2009 at 15:35 PM |

  15. 50 or so idiots left blind after staring at the sun looking for the Virgin Mary

    Religions a funny thing isn't it; it makes people do some pretty idiotic things. Take these 50 (at least) people who were left blind after staring into the sun looking for the Virgin Mary. Alarmed health authorities in India's Kottayam district have set up a sign dispelling rumours of a miraculous ...

    Posted by Joe in General on Sunday, May 10th 2009 at 22:21 PM |

  16. Charles Darwin's Journal sells for nearly £100,000 ($150,536)

    The ship was the vessel that Darwin used during some of his most important journeys that helped him form his ideas on evolution. The journal was kept by a commanding officer on the ship, detailing the end of its first hydrographic surveying voyage to Patagonia in South America. The lot sold for mo...

    Posted by Joe in General on Friday, May 8th 2009 at 14:15 PM |

  17. Childrens guide to growing up - evolution

    Just watched this hilarious animation of the childrens guide to growing up, this time talking about evolution. If you haven't watched it, you're missing out - it's funny as hell.

    Posted by Joe in Random on Thursday, May 7th 2009 at 15:37 PM |

  18. Website update - News comments now available

    I've just spent the past 2 or 3 hours setting up a commenting system for the atheist news posts, and will shortly be setting it up on the atheist articles section too. Once this is done, the comments system will then be integrated into the atheist forum which will make posting comments far easier, f...

    Posted by Joe in Website News on Saturday, May 2nd 2009 at 05:01 AM |

  19. Swine Flu name branded offensive by Israeli Dept. Health Minister

    The outbreak of swine flu should be renamed "Mexican" influenza in deference to Muslim and Jewish sensitivities over pork, an Israeli health official has said. Deputy Health Minister Yakov Litzman said the reference to pigs is offensive to both religions and "we should call this Me...

    Posted by Joe in Random on Wednesday, April 29th 2009 at 15:45 PM |

  20. Faith Fighter - the harmless flash game religious groups are calling to ban

    Religious groups are getting together to call for a ban on the free flash game called Faith Fighter created by Italian-based game developers, molleindustria - which allows you to fight it out with various gods and religious figures from across the world; such as God, Jesus, Budda, Ganesha and of cou...

    Posted by Joe in General on Wednesday, April 29th 2009 at 10:45 AM |

  21. Sad looking hairless Chimp

    This rather sad looking chimp has lost all of his hair, making him look almost human. Personally, I think he looks better without the hair, and i'm sure all his lady chimp friends will think so too! Photo taken from here.

    Posted by Joe in Random on Friday, April 17th 2009 at 13:15 PM |

  22. Women protesters against martial rape law stoned and spat on

    Following on from yesterdays news post regarding the controversial martial rape law; a group of very courageous women braved an enraged mob of muslims yesterday, in an area were radical Islam is all the norm, in protest to the barbaric, stone age like law which condons marital rape: A group of Af...

    Posted by Joe in World News on Friday, April 17th 2009 at 09:45 AM |

  23. Controversial law condoning marital rape dropped after western outcry

    A controverial law which condones marital rape has been shelved after a huge outcry in the West, claiming it is against human rights, resulting on the law being put on hold, pending a review. The British Government expressed alarm at the law, which applies to the 15 per cent of the Afghan populatio...

    Posted by Joe in World News on Thursday, April 16th 2009 at 15:32 PM |

  24. 4 in 10 Brits still believe in ghosts

    Whilst us Brits are the least religious country in Europe, interestingly many superstitions are still going strong, according to a recent survey; with 4 in 10 people still believing in ghosts, which is way up from a 1950 poll suggesting only 1 in 10 people believed in ghosts. Further more, the surv...

    Posted by Joe in General on Tuesday, April 14th 2009 at 15:28 PM |

  25. Ray Comfort (Bananaman) debates Darwinism

    Just recently Ray Comfort (Bananaman) was featured on BBC radio, taking on Rev. Henry Brinton who believes evolution to be compatible with the Bible. Whilst personally, I find it interesting the way, with growing evidence supporting evolution, the open-endedness of the bible is being geared more to...

    Posted by Joe in General on Wednesday, April 8th 2009 at 10:16 AM |

  26. UK one of Europes least religious countries

    Britain is one of the least religious countries in Europe, according to new continent-wide study. Only five European nations have lower levels of church membership than the UK - Sweden, Norway, Holland, Slovenia, and Belgium. According to the EU-funded research, just 12% of Brits feel they belong ...

    Posted by Joe in General on Sunday, April 5th 2009 at 20:20 PM |

  27. God must exist, because you can take a shower without being electrocuted

    Religion aside, this video has got to be the funniest example of uneducated idiocy ever! It gets especially interesting at 2:00 into it. God knows how the two presenters managed to keep a relatively straight face throughtout the call, i'd have been pissing my pants with laughter!

    Posted by Joe in Random on Saturday, March 14th 2009 at 00:43 AM |

  28. Ricky Gervais on the Bible

    Hey folks, if anyone hasn't seen the hilarious stand up peice, "The Bible", by the famous British comedian Ricky Gervais, then I highly suggest you check it out below. Hell, even if you're a Christian i'd recommend you check it out, it'll having you rolling around in stitches.

    Posted by Joe in Random on Thursday, March 12th 2009 at 15:48 PM |

  29. Excellent Atheist Tattoo

    Just browsing around the internet, reading various different websites and came across this rather funny tattoo which I just had to post here!

    Posted by Joe in Random on Tuesday, March 3rd 2009 at 22:19 PM |

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