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A pretty strong title, huh? Likely confusing for those of you out there who know my (lack of) religious belief. However, before you jump to the obvious conclusion that I am a creationist of any sort, let me stop you.

I don’t believe in god - any god. Thus, it is a pretty big leap for me to have faith that something or someone I don’t believe exists created the earth.

So why do I not believe in evolution?

My lack of belief in evolution is not like my lack of belief in any deity. I don’t believ… Continue

It’s both exciting and frustrating to be a non-believer in our society, especially in the Bible Belt. However, I feel strongly that it is important to strengthen the separation of church and state, and encourage our politicians to support policies that end religious discrimination toward non-believers.

In spite of the vehement cries of the religious, specifically Evangelical Christian community, I just cannot see how there is an “attack” on Christianity in this country. The majority percentage… Continue

As most of you know, I walked away from my Christian faith some time ago. I am quite happy with my lack of belief - in fact, there is no other way I can imagine being now. The last few years of being a believer were difficult, as I struggled to reconcile my longtime faith with new doubts that emerged daily. I still have a lot to learn, and I am still growing, but I truly feel like I am on the right track.

Now, for the downside.

I know I am about 20 years premature in my battle with myself over… Continue

I posted this on my site recently, and I thought I would share this here and maybe see what the community might be able to add.

With the approach of the holiday season, I’m already hearing the “Keep Christ in Christmas” mantra and the indignant outcries that the big name retail chains are sullying the season by wishing patrons a “Happy Holiday” rather than “Merry Christmas”.

It’s my thought that people should really just get over this, both in the battle for keeping “Christ in Christmas” and t… Continue

I saw the post about coming out to one’s parents as an atheist, and I started thinking yet again about this subject.

My parents never ask me about religion anymore. I don’t discuss it or live in pretense that I am a Christian. However, I feel that allowing them to believe I am still of that mindset is almost as bad as pretending to be a believer. I know that telling them would hurt them immensely, and that coming out as an agnostic/atheist would not improve our relationship. The only benefit of… Continue