This directory includes the top atheist websites plus some useful small sites. Note that some sites in the list could fit into more than one category. Also note that several sections contain links to articles and other resources that might interest an atheist.

The following list contains links to more than 200 sites, organizations, blogs, forums, and other web entities. It serves as an ad-free directory.

General Websites American Atheists - This pioneering atheist organization was founded in 1963 by Madalyn Murray O'Hair after her successful legal battle against mandatory prayer in U.S. public schools. Since then the organization has engaged in numerous other legal actions to support the separation of church and state. It also maintains the largest archive of atheist literature in the United States. Freedom From Religion Foundation - This non-profit foundation, which was incorporated in 1978, is a leader in the fight against attempts by U.S. religious groups to use the powers of government to promote religion. It is one of the largest and best-known secular organizations in the U.S. Atheist Alliance International - With affiliates in more than 20 countries, this is the biggest international atheist organization. The U.S. affiliate is Atheist Alliance America. Evil Bible Website - The main purpose of this well-known site is to spread the terrible truth about Christianity. It describes numerous instances of how the Christian God, according to the bible, has been directly responsible for numerous mass-murders and other atrocious acts. There are also descriptions of horrible atrocities that have been committed by Christians. Many of the articles on the site were written by Charlotte Schnook. The Freethinker - This is the website of The Freethinker magazine, which has been continuously published in England since its launch in 1881, and is generally regarded as the world's oldest surviving freethought publication. The Secular Web (Infidels.org) - Established in 1995, this is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive freethought resources on the internet. It contains many articles by prominent scholars, scientists, and historians. Rational Response Squad - This well-known site is home to a community of activist free-thinkers who want to promote rational thinking. Various articles on the site describe the benefits to humanity that have been brought about by logical thought and scientific methods, and compare those benefits to the problems caused by religion. The Freethought Society - Founded in 1993 by Margaret Downey, this quickly became one of the most active and influential freethought organizations in the United States. Atheist Revolution - This top site is a valuable resource for skeptics, atheists, progressives, or anyone who wants to help bring about a better world. It is especially helpful in revealing the harm caused to society by organized religion. Center for Inquiry - This nonprofit umbrella organization oversees a diverse group of projects intended to promote science, freedom of inquiry, and secular humanist values. It has offices in many U.S. cities as well as other countries.

The organization also supports the work of two major affiliates, the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Council for Secular Humanism.

Update (01-24-2016) -- In January 2016 a merger was announced in which the Richard Dawkins Foundation became a new division of the Center for Inquiry. Atheist Empire - This resource, which was established in 1998, is a good place to find general information about atheism. One especially valuable part of the site is the "Great Minds" section, which describes the philosophical views of famous thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Sigmund Freud, and Voltaire. Religious Tolerance - This main purpose of this website is to promote mutual understanding and tolerance among people of all beliefs. It contains a large archive of articles and essays on subjects relating to religion, atheism, and skepticism. NoBeliefs.com - Launched in 1997, this is still one of the most popular websites for atheists and other secularists. Many of the numerous articles explain how religion is the root cause of much of the ignorance, intolerance, and violence that has plagued humankind throughout history. The Atheist Scholar - This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about atheism. The many well-written articles cover such subjects as the history of atheism, science vs. religion, atheist demographics, and "the new atheism". American Humanist Association - This organization was founded in 1941 for the purpose of promoting humanism, especially in the United States. Its specific activities include advocating for the full separation of church and state, improving public education, promoting scientific research, and creating a true American democracy. Arguments for Atheism - If you are looking for a general guide to the major arguments for atheism and against religion, you can find it here. Various articles discuss such topics as the existence of evil, the harmful effects of religion on society, and secular moral values. Ask the Atheist - Do you have a question for an atheist? This website provides a simple fill-in form that allows you to ask it, and a reply will normally be posted on the site within a few days for everyone to read. Several very knowledgeable individuals help to provide answers, and the discussions can be expanded by comments from readers. In addition to asking new questions, you can also search for a specific topic in an archive of hundreds of previously-answered questions. Many of these archived questions relate to problems that atheists may encounter in everyday life when dealing with people of different belief systems.

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Online Communities Reddit Atheism Forum - With more than a million members, this is undoubtedly the largest and most active atheism forum on the web. Even if you don't join and participate in the discussions, it is still an excellent place to keep up with the latest news stories of interest to atheists. In addition, you will always find many discussions relating to important moral, social, and political issues of modern society, as viewed from a secularist perspective. Talk Freethought - This is one of the better-known and most active freethought forums on the internet. In addition to the usual discussions about philosophy, science, religion, and morality, there are sections devoted to secular lifestyles, popular culture, and humor. The lifestyles section contains a special "Atheists' Testimony Thread" in which members can describe what led to their personal "de-conversions" from religion. Note: This site was formerly called the "Freethought Rationalism Forum", but was re-launched under the current name in 2014. Richard Dawkins Foundation - The well-known atheist scientist and author Richard Dawkins created the Foundation for Reason and Science in order to promote critical thinking, and to combat ignorance, superstition, and religious intolerance. This popular site covers a broad range of topics not only in religion, but also in science, politics, and current events.

Update (01-24-2016) -- In January 2016 the Richard Dawkins Foundation and the Center for Inquiry announced that the two organizations are merging, with the Richard Dawkins Foundation becoming a new division within the Center for Inquiry. Ex-Christian - An online community for former Christians, this site includes a "testimonies" section in which people explain why they can no longer accept the tenets of their previous religion. Members can also discuss their personal views and other matters in an active forum. The site also includes videos, articles, and a gallery of images. Atheist Zone - This prominent news and social networking site serves as an internet gathering place for atheists, skeptics, liberals, and anyone else interested in talking about the problems caused by organized religions, and how atheism is a logical alternative. The site includes a forum, a retail shop, and a wiki which may be edited by any member. Note: This website was previously called "Think Atheist". Atheist Republic - This online community has attracted a diverse group of contributors from many different backgrounds. Its website provides opportunities for blogging, participating in forum discussions, uploading images, and other activities. There are also news stories, a section of statistics about atheism, and a store. One of the strengths of this community is its international makeup, which makes it a place where atheists from different societies can meet and exchange ideas. Atheist Discussion - As would be expected, a major section of this forum is devoted to discussions of atheism, theism, and related matters. There are also sections covering pseudoscience, literature, history, politics, and various other topics. This is a very active community. Atheist Universe - This is another diverse international community with an easy-to-use website that includes an active forum, member blogs, and links to other resources. AtheistForums.com and AtheistForums.org - These are two of the oldest and best-established basic atheist forum sites on the web. Although they have the same name, "Atheist Forums", they were created independently, and there is no connection between them. But they are similar, and some people have joined both of them and visit both regularly. There are often some very knowledgeable participants in basic forums of this type, and some of the best discussions take place in them. Skeptic Friends - This site was created to promote logic, critical thinking, and science as the best way for a person to arrive at his or her personal beliefs and moral values. Members may conduct polls, submit articles for possible publication on the site, and discuss various religious issues in a group of forums. Happy Atheist Forum - This is another well-established atheist forum site. There are many individual discussion sections where members can express their views in areas such as social issues, current events, and politics. Debating Christianity and Religion Forum - This forum is specifically designed to encourage discussions about various human belief systems. Many atheists have joined for the purpose of engaging in direct debates with Christians. Other Online Communities: Skeptics Guide to the Universe Forums Raving Atheists Forum Yahoo Answers Religion -- Very active and fierce The Vegan Atheist Forum

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Blogs and Blog Hubs Debunking Christianity - As its name suggests, this top blog focuses on exposing the illogical and fallacious aspects of the Christian religion. There are also links to many similar blogs and websites, as well as to the sales pages of dozens of books that might be of interest to atheists. Free Thought Blogs - This is a hub for some of the best-known freethought blogs, including the Atheist Experience and Pharyngula. Patheos Atheist Channel - Another group of prominent freethought bloggers can be found here. These include the Friendly Atheist, Unreasonable Faith, and Daylight Atheism. The Orbit - Many of the bloggers at this hub try to encourage more activism within the secular community, especially in confronting social injustices and other problems of modern society. Skepchick - This was originally the website of Rebecca Watson, who launched it in 2005, but it was later expanded to include contributions by other writers. One of the goals is to promote skepticism and critical thinking among women around the world. In recent years additional sites have been added to form the Skepchick Network, which includes Queereka (LGBTQ issues), School of Doubt (education), Mad Art Lab, and Teen Skepchick. Although most of the writers are women, men can also contribute. Center for Inquiry Group Blog - This blog includes posts from leading members of the Center for Inquiry staff as well as other prominent freethinkers and guest posters. There is also a daily digest of atheist news reports called "The Morning Heresy". Daylight Atheism - This well-known blog was created by writer Adam Lee in 2006, with the goal of helping to bring nonbelief out into the daylight. Eventually, after many years as an independent site, Daylight Atheism was incorporated into the Patheos website as a separate section. In mid-2018, veteran newspaper editor James A. Haught joined the blog as a regular contributor. Atheist Ethicist - This prolific blogger often writes about the ethical choices we must make in our lives, and how they are affected by both basic human nature and the influence of culture and society. Common Sense Atheism - Frequent insightful posts about important religious and social issues have brought this blogger to prominence. The Atheist Blogroll - More than 1000 atheists have started using blogs to express their views and substantiate their beliefs. For a list of many of them, go to this blogroll. Skeptic Ink Network - A diverse group of writers from many different countries and backgrounds can be found at this site.

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