Tag : atheism
The Case for Christ title : Former Atheist Lee Strobel on 'The Case for Christ' Film and Why He's Encouraged Amid Post-Modern Society (Interview)
summary : In an exclusive interview with The Gospel Herald, Strobel shared his hope for the upcoming film and the surprising reason he's encouraged by today's post-modern society.
date : Dec 15, 2016 01:35 PM EST
Lee Strobel title : 'Case for Christ's Author Lee Strobel: Wife’s Conversion To Christianity Almost Led to Divorce
summary : Former atheist turned Christian apologist Lee Strobel said when his wife converted to Christianity, his first thought was to divorce her, but God had other plans.
date : Oct 15, 2016 01:22 AM EDT
Blasphemy Day title : Atheists for 'Blasphemy Rights Day' Say Criticizing Religion Is Vital Part of Free Speech, Laws for All
summary : Members of an atheist group preparing to observe the upcoming International Blasphemy Rights Day on Friday, Sept. 30, said laws around the world that restrict or punish those who criticize religion take away the rights of atheists, Christians and other people, alike. Center for Inquiry members believe free speech is the foundation on which all other liberties rest. The group has held this annual blasphemy observation since 2009.
date : Sep 27, 2016 03:17 PM EDT
Billy Graham title : Billy Graham Gives Pointers For Winning Atheist Friends to Christ
summary : Billy Graham addressed a question many Christians have been asking for a long time: how to win an atheist friend to Christ.
date : Sep 23, 2016 03:29 PM EDT
Pope Francis title : Atheist Mark Zuckerberg Moved by 'Warmth, Kindness, Mercy' of Pope Francis
summary : While he identifies as an atheist, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg couldn't help but be impressed by the "warmth, kindness, mercy, and tenderness" of Pope Francis.
date : Aug 31, 2016 09:58 AM EDT
Ken Ham title : Creationist Ken Ham Attacks ‘Blind Faith’ of Organizers For Atheists' Reason Rally 2016
summary : Creationist Ken Ham took to social media platforms within the last 24 hours to bash organizers of a national, secular event and accuse atheists of having crazed beliefs based purely on blind faith: "Atheists believe universe & life arose by natural processes -- that's their religion -- it's a blind faith religion, it's an anti-God religion."
date : May 17, 2016 04:31 PM EDT
China Communist Party title : China Bans Religion For Retired Communist Party Officials, Military Members
summary : Chinese Communist Party rulers issued new guidelines that ban its members from following any religion, even after they retire from official service, according to media reports on Friday. The number of retired Chinese party officials has increased significantly in recent years, presenting a new set of situations.
date : Feb 08, 2016 01:02 PM EST
title : Atheist Asks President Contenders About Faith Or Fact Decisions, Sets Off Interest in 'Conflict’ of God's, America's Laws
summary : With a noticeable emphasis on religious views during pre-caucus gatherings, some American voters are wondering exactly how the future U.S. president will make paramount decisions, proclaiming that God shouldn't play a role in politics, let alone in policy decisions affecting the entire population. One self-professed "out-of-the-closet atheist for the last year and a half," Justin Scott, who lives in Iowa, thought it was a perfect time to ask presidential hopefuls about how they envision making evidence- versus faith-based overall decisions that could prompt personal struggles.
date : Feb 01, 2016 12:34 PM EST
title : Pew Poll: 40% Americans Say Too Little Religious Faith, Prayer Expressed By Political Leaders, Candidates
summary : Results from a new Pew Research Center survey released Wednesday (Jan. 27) indicate several of the U.S. presidential candidates currently leading the polls of both parties are not perceived as intensely religious individuals.
date : Jan 27, 2016 11:26 AM EST
Dollar Bill 'In God We Trust' title : Atheists Petition Court to Remove ‘In God We Trust’ From Currency
summary : Michael Newdow, an atheist activist is pursuing legal action for the second time to have the “In God We Trust” motto removed from U.S. currency. Newdow is a New York attorney, physician and an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church. He filed his latest complaint in Akron, Ohio, on Monday.
date : Jan 13, 2016 03:37 PM EST
Richard Dawkins title : Richard Dawkins Sees Islam As a More Severe World Threat than Christianity
summary : For all of his disdain for the Christian religion and God, renowned atheist Richard Dawkins has actually been willing to admit that he sees Islam as a far bigger threat to world peace than Christianity. He has also willingly admitted that, "Christianity may actually be our best defense against aberrant forms of religion that threaten the world."
date : Jan 12, 2016 02:41 PM EST
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia title : Supreme Court Scalia: 'Don't Cram' Government Religious Neutrality 'Down Throats of Americans'
summary : U.S. government having to be neutral about religion is not supported by the Constitution and is not rooted in American history, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said Saturday at a speech at a Catholic high school in Louisiana.
date : Jan 04, 2016 12:57 PM EST
Richard Dawkins title : Richard Dawkins Mocks Christians Who Believe Jesus Turned Water Into Wine: 'How Do They Hold a Job in the 21st Century?'
summary : Richard Dawkins has never shied away from offending religious groups - and Christians are no exception.
date : Dec 17, 2015 11:33 AM EST
title : Creative Christmas Concert Nativity Is Way Indiana School District Complies with Court Ruling
summary : After a live Nativity scene planned for a school-based Christmas show was banned in a northern Indiana school district by a judge's ruling on Dec. 2, school representatives used mannequins instead of student actors for concerts this weekend. Sam Grover, staff attorney of Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, said the district's officials appear to be "thumbing their noses" at the spirit of the preliminary ruling.
date : Dec 16, 2015 05:54 PM EST
Candace Cameron Bure title : Candace Cameron Bure Reveals Why She 'Loves' The Atheist Santa Billboard Urging People To ‘Skip Church’
summary : Christian actress Candace Cameron Bure has revealed that she "loves" that the activist group American Atheists put up a billboard urging people to skip church on Christmas, because it gives her an opportunity to share the Gospel.
date : Dec 14, 2015 07:32 PM EST
title : Complaint About Nativity Scene on New Mexico City Property Prompts Bigger Christmas Festival
summary : When an atheist group mailed Belen, N.M., city leaders a complaint about a nativity scene placed on property across from City Hall, Belen officials initiated a new "Follow the Star to Bethlehem" event, which became the city's biggest Christmas occasion ever. Belen, a city founded in 1740, is Spanish for Bethlehem. It reportedly was named by two Spaniards deliberately in honor of Bethlehem, making this complaint a bit more personal than usual.
date : Dec 13, 2015 01:25 PM EST
title : 'Tebow Prayers' At Air Force Football Games Called 'Scandalous,' Shouldn't Be Allowed, Says Former Military Minister
summary : Former U.S. Air Force captain and chaplain MeLinda Morton believes public praying done by Air Force Academy football teams on the field's end zone during home games does not honor the Separation of Church and State doctrine, as created by the U. S. Supreme Court. Additionally, Mikey Winstein, president and founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, said Air Force players participating in public prayer "is a scandalous outrage."
date : Dec 12, 2015 12:39 PM EST
Christianity in China title : As West Moves Toward Secularism and Irrelevance, Africa and Asia Embrace Christianity
summary : Christianity’s stronghold was historically based in the United States and Europe. However, while many in the West embrace secular values at their own peril, countries in Africa and Asia have become to embrace Christianity.
date : Jun 06, 2015 12:48 AM EDT
China Communist Party title : China’s Anti-Corruption Agency Warns Dangers of Christianity, Religion To Communist Party Elite
summary : China’s top anti-corruption agency has warned the elite class of Communist Party members to stay away from religious activities, including Christianity, urging “stricter disciplinary measures” to prevent cases of abuse.
date : May 27, 2015 04:02 AM EDT
Polk State College title : Florida Professor Fails Student For Not Conforming to ‘Anti-Christian’ Worldview, Gets Support from College
summary : A college professor in Florida has been accused of discriminating against a 16-year-old virtual student in his Humanities course for not conforming to his anti-Christian worldview. Now the college has thrown its support behind the professor.
date : May 07, 2015 08:17 PM EDT
Canadian MP James Lunney title : Canadian MP James Lunney Defends Christian-based World View, Says 'Militant Atheism More Akin to Militant Islam'
summary : James Lunney, an independent MP in Canada’s Parliament, has written an editorial that defends both his Christian faith and his view of the world through that lens.
date : Apr 14, 2015 01:17 PM EDT
Anti-Christian Group - Bigotry Map title : Pro-Family Group Releases ‘Bigotry Map’ That Lists Over 200 ‘Anti-Christian’ Groups in U.S., Prompting National LGBT Group Response
summary : A Christian group calling itself the American Family Association (AFA) has claimed to identify over 200 groups across the United States in an “anti-Christian bigotry map” that highlighted which organizations were hostile to Christianity, including the Human Rights Campaign.
date : Feb 26, 2015 12:27 PM EST
US Flag - God Bless America title : Florida High School Disciplines Student For Saying 'God Bless America' after Atheists’ Complaint
summary : A prominent national atheist organization sent a letter to a Florida high school complaining about a student ending the morning announcements by saying “God bless America,” resulting in disciplinary action.
date : Feb 12, 2015 12:20 PM EST
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