Since atheism is a belief system, I assume one can be an atheist, whether or not Gods actually exist, just as one can be a believer in Gods, without the need for evidence.
Peaceful co-existence is possible, with or without discussion between these polarised positions, provided that respect,...
There was a story by Paulo Coelho about a corrupt society which couldnt be changed. And a new young king did the best he could for four years but didnt actually change anything. He then was banished along with his family. And his family was very surprised to find a new city 3 days away. It turned...
I am a recent Atheist of about 6 months, and as I continue down this road there is a constant bug festering within me. I cannot shake it. I study music composition and conducting, but the more and more that I read the more I want to start this college thing all over. I have been in my...
I was reading through some of the letters which you have received and was especially intrigued by the 'ugly' letters written mostly by 'Christian' people. To think that they are representatives of their faith/god.
My husband and I have been atheists for more than 2 years now, as well as our...
I have read most of your books and followed many of your confrontations with the pious. I was particularly impressed on seeing you on Al Jazeera last month. That was incredibly brave; of you and Al Jazeera. (I suspect there are a few closet atheists within Al Jazeera. I do not envy them.)...
Tonight I had a wonderful evening with friends and new acquaintances, which was marred by the last 30 minutes or so. Ultimately it ended up in me being ejected from the house party I attended. Here's why.
We began discussing religion and I made the great crime of talking about Islam and its...
With our massive brain power you'd think, wouldn't you, that humans might have come up with a way of reaching fundamental truths, inner peace and communal harmony which does not involve squabbling, condemnation of others and ritualistic self-loathing. But it seems as a species we have harnessed...
Dear Prof Dawkins.
How are you professor? I'm 18-year-old boy named Koh Jung-woo in Korea. I'm not so good at English so I ask to be excused for you that maybe you will uncomfortable to read this letter. I heard about both doctrine of creation and evolutionary theory many times, so I make time...
I suddenly saw the moon tonight,
three quarters of a monumental orange
hanging low on the horizon.
It appeared so close
that I fancied it was falling to Earth.
I was listening to
(This Is How You Sing) Amazing Grace by Low
and I thought, yes, this is it, amazing grace.
Not...
First, I have always loved science, but you have opened a whole new world to me in getting to know evolutionary science. Your books, articles, and other contributions to the subject have inspired a passion within me to learn more about it. So, thank you Mr. Richard Dawkins for your gift of...
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We are atheists from India. Probably one of the worst countries to be atheist. We are trying to bring up our son without the lie about God but we seem to be fighting a losing battle. Everywhere we turn there is a religious person doing something religious which of course really intrigues our...
Hello, my name is John and I have truly begun to delve into what it means to be an atheist.
I was raised in a somewhat strange family setting where my mom was a science teacher, but we believed in God and the bible. I never went to church as a kid, but was always told god is watching and god...