The number of Americans who identify as non-religious is soaring in the profoundly Christian United States, according to a Pew Research Center study published Tuesday.
Church Fadeout
“Can a denomination continue when it has money but no people?"
“Can a denomination continue when it has money but no people?”
Free Speech and Press
Free speech and free press mean the same thing: the right to voice any beliefs or ideas, even unpopular ones -- orally or on paper -- without fear of being punished for it. Sometimes it’s called freedom of expression.
Free speech and free press mean the same thing: the right to voice any beliefs or ideas, even unpopular ones — orally or on paper — without fear of being punished for it. Sometimes it’s called freedom of expression.
Modern Liberalism Born
Values that later grew into liberalism began stirring in the epoch now known as The Enlightenment, starting more than three centuries ago, chiefly in England and France.
(Daylight atheism – sept. 13, 2021)
An Early ‘Occupy’ Episode
The terrible Great Depression of the 1930s wasn’t America’s only economic crash.
The terrible Great Depression of the 1930s wasn’t America’s only economic crash.
Sept. 11 – Day of Warning
The 9/11 tragedy was a monstrous example of the Law of Unintended Consequences – of blowback.
The 9/11 tragedy was a monstrous example of the Law of Unintended Consequences – of blowback.
Only Religious War Remains
The Taliban seizure of Afghanistan underscores an ugly 21st century fact: Religion-based warfare remains the world’s worst type of armed conflict, and the “holy warriors” display barbaric cruelty.
The Taliban seizure of Afghanistan underscores an ugly 21st century fact: Religion-based warfare remains the world’s worst type of armed conflict, and the “holy warriors” display barbaric cruelty.
Deadly Labor Struggles
As the Industrial Revolution snowballed, millions of workmen left farms and took urban factory jobs to support their families.
As the Industrial Revolution snowballed, millions of workmen left farms and took urban factory jobs to support their families.
Hurrah for Liberals
Many atheists also are progressive “social justice warriors” striving to make life better and more equal for everyone. They include Daylight Atheism contributor James Haught. Here’s a chapter from his 2016 book, Hurrah for Liberals.
Many atheists also are progressive “social justice warriors” striving to make life better and more equal for everyone. They include Daylight Atheism contributor James Haught. Here’s a chapter from his 2016 book, Hurrah for Liberals.
Religion Is Silly Fairy Tales
Next time you pass a million-dollar church, remind yourself that it represents a goofy streak of humanity.
Next time you pass a million-dollar church, remind yourself that it represents a goofy streak of humanity.
Closet Atheists Abound in America
Atheists are disliked in America — constantly denigrated in public surveys — which may explain why many doubters conceal their lack of belief.
Atheists are disliked in America — constantly denigrated in public surveys — which may explain why many doubters conceal their lack of belief.
Human Progress
Enormous human betterment has occurred since The Enlightenment, chiefly because crusading liberals overcame conservative resistance, time after time.
Enormous human betterment has occurred since The Enlightenment, chiefly because crusading liberals overcame conservative resistance, time after time.
It’s a Crime To Trust God
“The phrase ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ is rooted in hostility toward non-Christians and atheists, intended to convey the message that non-belief in the Christian god is un-American”
“The phrase ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ is rooted in hostility toward non-Christians and atheists, intended to convey the message that non-belief in the Christian god is un-American”
Christianity Is Collapsing
Sociologists are amazed by the swift disintegration of Christianity in America. It’s a stunning cultural transformation, confirmed by dozens of surveys and studies.
Sociologists are amazed by the swift disintegration of Christianity in America. It’s a stunning cultural transformation, confirmed by dozens of surveys and studies.
Many, Many, Many Gods
“Man is certainly stark mad; he cannot make a worm, yet he will make gods by the dozen.” - Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), creator of the essay.
“Man is certainly stark mad; he cannot make a worm, yet he will make gods by the dozen.” – Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), creator of the essay.
Handmaid Danger Fading
The Handmaid’s Tale – a grotesque novel about a fundamentalist takeover that turns part of America into a cruel theocracy called Gilead – rang a worldwide bell when published in 1985.
The Handmaid’s Tale – a grotesque novel about a fundamentalist takeover that turns part of America into a cruel theocracy called Gilead – rang a worldwide bell when published in 1985.