Author Archive for Steve
Self-flagellation may make the Pope a saint, but it's the clearest sign you could ask for of the gulf between faith and the real world.
Spiritual beliefs should not be allowed to conflict with tasks, such as dispensing medicines, that have important effects on other people's lives.
Richard Dawkins' latest book lays out the evidence for evolution clearly: but creationists will always prefer ignorance to an uncomfortable truth
In this video, Bertrand Russell describes clearly why religious belief is intellectual treachery, of no value and the product of savage ages
The UK Government wants to change the law to allow religious organisations to discriminate in the workplace
The fate of Haiti has moved us all, and now there is a way of donating money to aid organisations that don't confuse faith with compassion.
Being 'spiritual' is automatically seen as a good thing, even though it is a vague term. I'd rather celebrate being human
Faith can never excuse murder. Scott Roeder's extreme beliefs do not warrant a 'necessity defence'.
Having invented the story of Christ, the theologists of many Christian sects are having a hard time making the plot work
The idea of philosophy turning to theology in order to cherry-pick the best parts is missing the point. Theology is built on myth and so can't be trusted
Religion has given us great works of art, but only because of the power and wealth of the church. It does not mean there is any intrinsic validity to faith.
Creationists are again attempting to infiltrate the UK education system with lies and disinformation. Why are they always so dishonest about what they're doing?
A new sociological report suggests that religion is a bad influence on society and its morals - and that the US in particular is in deep trouble because of it.
A round-up of some of the best books published in 2009 that humanists, atheists and freethinkers will want to have in their libraries.
Is god the product of our brains? A new documentary film seeks the answers.
For atheists, Christmas means much the same as it does for most people - having fun and not thinking too much about the pagan origins of the festival.
Attacks on atheist posters and websites show a distinct lack of tolerance and brotherly love
God does not exist, says a poll on the website of evangelical Christian organisation Alpha
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