Complex social struggles may take centuries or decades, he says, but they eventually bring victory for human rights, more democratic liberties, and achievement of other progressive goals.
About James A. Haught
Fundamental Falsehoods
Supernatural religion is a colossal system of falsehoods. Invisible gods, devils, heavens, hells, angels, demons and other magical church entities don’t actually exist.
Supernatural religion is a colossal system of falsehoods. Invisible gods, devils, heavens, hells, angels, demons and other magical church entities don’t actually exist.
Religious Beliefs: Slashed by Occam’s Razor
I think 60 million americans have turned away from supernatural religion for an obvious reason: They see that it’s untrue
I think 60 million americans have turned away from supernatural religion for an obvious reason: They see that it’s untrue
Existentialism: A Philosophy for Secular Humanists
When I came of age in the 1950s, and slowly began to think about life, I developed a strange feeling that the world is senseless, irrational, chaotic.
When I came of age in the 1950s, and slowly began to think about life, I developed a strange feeling that the world is senseless, irrational, chaotic.
Preachers Who Awaken
One indicator of religious decline in america is the significant number of clergy who cease believing the supernatural tenets of their churches.
One indicator of religious decline in america is the significant number of clergy who cease believing the supernatural tenets of their churches.
Evangelicals Vote, ‘Nones’ Falter
As secularism grows relentlessly, white evangelicals have declined to a mere 15 percent of the U.S. Population.
As secularism grows relentlessly, white evangelicals have declined to a mere 15 percent of the U.S. Population.
The Enlightenment Still Wins
Happy holidays everyone!
Happy holidays everyone!
Religious Holidays Without Religion
Happy holidays, everyone.
Happy holidays, everyone.
The Problem With Teaching the Bible in Public Schools
Teaching the bible in schools could open a wiggly can of worms, causing educated people to wonder if schools had stepped into quicksand.
Teaching the bible in schools could open a wiggly can of worms, causing educated people to wonder if schools had stepped into quicksand.
The ‘Final Days’ of Religion
We’re entering a new secular age when magical supernatural beliefs cannot be swallowed by educated modern people.
We’re entering a new secular age when magical supernatural beliefs cannot be swallowed by educated modern people.
Many Struggles Won Religious Freedom
The enlightenment gradually changed western civilization, instilling a new sense that faith is personal, not to be dictated by authorities.
The enlightenment gradually changed western civilization, instilling a new sense that faith is personal, not to be dictated by authorities.
Crooks, Quacks, Kooks, Creeps and Cruds in the Clergy
Ministers and priests aren't morally superior to us, and it's insulting to think they are.
Ministers and priests aren’t morally superior to us, and it’s insulting to think they are.
The Long, Long Journey to Female Equality
For millennia, female inferiority was presumed. Often mere possessions of men, confined to the home, rarely educated, with few rights.
For millennia, female inferiority was presumed. Often mere possessions of men, confined to the home, rarely educated, with few rights.
Religion Is Dying – No Conspiracy Needed
No right-wing conspiracy is needed to push mysticism to a well-deserved death.
No right-wing conspiracy is needed to push mysticism to a well-deserved death.
The Riddle of Killing for God
Why is religion—which universally teaches love, forgiveness and brotherhood—entwined in so much murder and hate around the world?
Why is religion—which universally teaches love, forgiveness and brotherhood—entwined in so much murder and hate around the world?
Empty Temples
Church Attendance Is Down; Supernatural Beliefs Are Down. Perhaps 50 Million U.S. Adults Now Ignore Organized Religion.
Church Attendance Is Down; Supernatural Beliefs Are Down. Perhaps 50 Million U.S. Adults Now Ignore Organized Religion.