Atheist Nexus
Salon.com article on "the Rise of the New Atheists"
http://www.salon.com/2012/07/30/should_atheists_make_an_alliance_wi...
i found this morsel of information interesting:
"the researchers also asked more in-depth questions about the respondents’ beliefs. What they found is that whether they choose those words to describe themselves or not, 12 percent of Americans are atheist or agnostic, professing no beli.... This is about as many people as all the mainline Protestant churches — Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, and United Church of Christ — combined."
wow. we're growing even more than i thought. the 19% of people described as "nones" is impressive as well. how much longer until the "nones" are 30%? 40%? 50%??? it could happen sooner than any of us thought possible.
Pat
Excellent article Matthew. And, in reading it, I was struck by what I considered a cogent argument made by the author, Mr. Lee. When liberal theists are confronted with religious based misogyny and anti-gay rhetoric, their response is that it isn't God's will. Then, lo and behold, some smart assed atheist (my words) will cite them chapter and verse from Leviticus. Reminiscent of the 19th century abolitionists when confronted with Corinthians saying slaves should obey their masters. Sam Harris was right. All the moderates and liberals do, in professing religious belief, is give the cover of "respectability" to those take their holy books exactly as they're written.
Jul 30, 2012
matthew greenberg
here's another Salon article out today about a Creation Museum in California, and a former Evangelical now Atheist's return visit there:
http://www.salon.com/2012/07/31/my_return_to_the_creation_museum/
Jul 31, 2012
booklover
Hi Matthew, I've haven't seen you here lately, or maybe I just haven't been on the same threads as you. Hope you are well!
I agree with Tammy, it IS a hopeful piece, and I'm glad you posted it! ~ Melinda
Jul 31, 2012