Why Atheism Is a Force for Good

I could say that atheists do good deeds in the world. I could write about atheists who support each other in community, or who’ve given money and time to help the needy.

How Rational Do People Think They Are, and Do They Care One Way or Another?

Most survey takers seemed to feel positively about rationality and to consider it beneficial; the majority did believe that thinking rationally is important, and felt they were rational.

How to Get Religion Out of Politics

As long as people are religious, religious people will influence politics. They’ll do it the way everyone else does: by organizing, by campaigning, and by selecting candidates who reflect their values.

What Good is Paganism?

Wicca (my flavor of Paganism) is something that’s very real to me. I can feel the energy in a room when I practice it, and feel close to Goddess and God.

John Travolta Defends Scientology: The Church Has Been “So Beautiful for Me” The prominent Scientologist called “Going Clear” a product of “people who were disgruntled with their experiences.” Opposition to Scientology Plan for Ex-Presidential Retreat Several citizens expressed opposition to turning the camp near Thurmont into a Narconon residential treatment center. The program is based on methods developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Obama to Call for End to ‘Conversion’ Therapies for Gay and Transgender Youth

President Obama is calling for an end to such therapies aimed at “repairing” gay, lesbian and transgender youth.