LONDON – A popular conference-organizing company has stopped distributing one of its videos after being criticized by a handful of disapproving atheists. Since 1984, TED Conferences, LLC has facilitated and promoted hundreds of public symposiums worldwide, which are designed to expose viewers and audience members to new, innovative and inspirational thoughts and ideas. Due in part […]
Rome, Italy — Controversy is stirring over statements made by Pope Francis on Wednesday during a homily delivered at the Vatican, where he commented on the ability of all men to do good, including atheists. According to Vatican Radio, in speaking to his audience about his desire for unity, Francis discussed a passage from Mark […]
Cranford, New Jersey — A prominent atheist organization founded in 1960’s by Madeline Murray O’Hair has announced that it plans to ship books on atheism to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in hopes that they will be placed in every cabin in the state parks. The move is reportedly an effort following Governor Nathan […]
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — A prominent atheist activist organization is protesting a proposal in the Pennsylvania legislature, which seeks to designate April 30th as National Fast Day and May 2nd as the National Day of Prayer. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has penned a letter of opposition regarding the resolutions, which were passed last month […]
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — A prominent atheist activist organization has made the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi one of its latest targets as it is seeking to thwart a government-sponsored prayer breakfast scheduled for next month. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) recently sent a letter to Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree urging him to immediately pull out […]
Rome, Italy — Pope Francis held his first ecumenical meeting at the Vatican Wednesday, greeting Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders, as well as those who ascribe to no faith at all. “For my part, I wish to assure you, following in the path of my predecessors, of my firm will to continue on the path […]
Geneva, Switzerland — An atheist organization is petitioning the United Nations to reject proposals from Muslim nations to enact international blasphemy laws. The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), which represents atheists in 45 countries around the world, recently sent a letter to the UN headquarters in an effort to draw attention to what they […]
Barron, Wisconsin — Government officials in a Wisconsin county have voted unanimously to continue with prayers at their monthly county board meetings despite threats from a national atheist organization to file a lawsuit over the matter. According to reports, citizens throughout Barron County recently turned out to the January board meeting to express their overwhelming […]
Orlando, Florida — Atheists in the Sunshine State say that they plan to distribute literature about the Bible being “an x-rated book” and other humanist publications at local public schools within its district to counter a Bible giveaway organized by a Christian group earlier this week. On Wednesday, members of an organization called World Changers […]
London, England — Atheists gathered in Islington, England this morning to attend the first monthly “church” service for atheists, founded by two popular stand-up comedians in the country. Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans said that they came up with the idea because while they identify as atheists, they liked many of the aspects of church […]