The Spiritual Beacon

Hey… a new blog joined the now defunct Atheist Blogroll. It’s called The Spiritual Beacon. Check it out!

Last three posts:

The Book of Mormon (9/23/2015)

The Sermon that got me defrocked (9/19/2015)

Proselytizing to the Pagans (9/16/2015)

Follow this new author on Twitter at @spiritualbeacon It’s humor. Enjoy.

The state of atheist blogging

Evan, at On the way to Ithaca, the blog of a Greek atheist, wrote an article on the state of atheist blogging. The stats break down to active (ενεργά),  inactive (ανενεργά) and no longer existent (ανύπαρκτα). I do not think the results paint a healthy picture. 

Evan says the work took in about four hours. I am grateful for the effort. Thank Evan! I have not updated The Atheist Blogroll since Jan 26, 2014. With my professional obligations, I do not have the time to dedicate to the task. 

If a few interested atheists would like to join me in an effort to revitalize the list, drop me a email. I would be happy to get it going again; even if we just list all active atheist blogs as a resource for the community. 

New blogs joining the Atheist Blogroll

I made a decision to restart the Atheist Blogroll and then got sick. I am just now digging out. These six blogs are the newest members of The Atheist Blogroll. Please play them a visit and welcome them to our community.

Fojap - Sex, politics, Religion and other subjects not for mixed company.

The Brilliance of Men - Exploring Antitheism, Atheism and terror management theory.

A Blister to My Eye - A week passed with an insufficient number of pages has been a blister to my eye - Anthony Trollope.

Tris Stock - soon to move to TrisStock.com.

Stroke my Frog - Cynicism, Commentary, Laughter, No Sacred Cows.

Atheos - Ideas on atheism, philosophy, skepticism and critical thinking deep in the hear of Brockville and the Thousand Islands

Would you want to join? It is easy. Here are the instructions. 

New members of our Atheist Blogroll

I’ve created a bit of a mess for myself by getting sick in the middle of trying to get the Atheist Blogroll started again. I offer my apologies to one and all. It’s been almost 10 days since I’ve felt like spending any time on this. 

Here are the latest members. There are many more pending. 

The Way Forward on Twitter @brucegerencser.

Quaap

Random Thoughts

The Bitchspot on Twitter @bitchspot1

The Bitchspot Podcast

Atheism Wow!!

Believers vs Non-Believers

If you would like to join the Atheist Blogroll, please read this. 

Atheist Blogroll update

There are three new members this morning!

Dangerous Talk on Twitter at @DangerousTalk

Stacks Rosch at the Atheism Examiner

The Silent Atheist - Living in disbelieve

Visit the Atheist Blogroll for more info. 

Enjoy!

New members of our Atheist Blogroll!

Here are the new members of the Atheist Blogroll for Wednesday, January 8, 2014.

The Homeschool Atheist Momma Blog

Towards a Rational American and Enlightended Judaism

Thoughts on various topics from the perspective of a Jewish non-theist,taking the position that there is no evidence for the existence of a supreme being that directs our lives or the course of the universe.

Thoughts from Atheist Vegan Pantheist Bobbie James

Author writes about Atheism and Veganism.

The Atheist Stew

I run a blog called The Atom Stew where I discuss the current buzz around atheism, skepticism, secularism, philosophy, science and technology. I aim to bring you a point of view on a wide range of subjects through the eyes of skepticism and critical thinking.

I don't always achieve this goal, but The Atom Stew is a comment-enabled and conversation friendly blog where the hashing out of viewpoints, ideas and opinions is both welcomed and encouraged.

Smilodon's Retreat on the Skeptic Ink

With lots of other blogs to add too!

Godless in Dixie

Take the Godless tour

The Mad Humanist

Ideas about philosophy and theology

Introducing Believers vs Non-believers

The newest member of the Atheist Blogroll is Believers vs Non-believers.

Believers Vs Non-Believers is a blog that runs in conjunction with a Paltalk Chat Room of the same name. The blog acts as a resource for interesting news, events, chatter created essays, and interesting quotes and topics that were discussed in the room. The blog is a fun source of popular atheist, scientific, and political news that surround the concept of God, deities, and evolution. 

 

We welcome atheists, agnostics, theists and spiritualist to the room to discuss these issues and to the blog to check out the topics and events we found important to our various communities. 

What to join the blogroll? Visit this link. 

 

I am restarting the Atheist Blogroll

Due to popular demand, I am restarting the Atheist Blogroll. I get a large number of inquiries each week and an even larger number of requests to restart the service. Now that IFFT is available, I'll be able to automate some of the drudgery and make the task a little easier. I also need to clean up the list, so look for some activity on this over the weeks ahead.

I can always use help. Please let me know if you are interested.I’d like to have a few blog editors and writers working the list.

1. Start promoting the service
2. Remove dead links. 
3. Classify blogs as active or inactive.
4. Write posting scripts.
5. Make Facebook page. 

I'm starting with at the top of the list and working downward. I'll do 10 or so at a time.

That damn statute of limitations

I don’t normally report crimes that show up as lawsuits instead of going to criminal court. I make exceptions when it as case where the statute of limitations is in play. Take this case for example. Jessica Bowman claims that she was molested at age four by a boy who was 14. The molestation lasted 4 years. The boy eventually became the church youth pastor. All of this happened in 1987. That would make Bowman 29 now and the case would be way too old for criminal prosecution.

There are other factors in play, Like an alleged confession from the youth pastor. The victims only recourse is to sue somebody. But who? She’s targeted the pastor of church for failing to live up to his mandatory reporter responsibility. I think she has a strong case.

"I think he stopped molesting me when I was 8 because he realized I was getting older and he was worried I might say something, so he stopped," said Bowman.

Bowman said in 1996, she and her family went to church leaders with the allegations.

"The Four Square denomination (delete extra space between words) wrote me a letter saying, 'Sorry, and here's some money for therapy.'

Source: Woman Sues Church, Youth Pastor; Alleges Sexual Molestation

The church involved is  Dayspring Foursquare Church located on Terrace Way in Bakersfield, Ca.Ed Palacios is the Sr. pastor. The lawsuit identifies Damon Young as the youth pastor who assaulted Bowman.

Bowman is also asking other victims to come forward. In his interview with police the youth pastor allegedly admitted to molesting other children. There are other potential victims. Bowman is a brave woman. I hope the other victims can step forward.

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Introducing Football v. Religion

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist blogroll: Football v. Religion

It may have been a slow burn since the mid 1800s, but since televised football started in the late 1960s and more recently live football matches became available via satellite, football is on the up, and religion is well and truly in the relegation zone.

This blog aims to help explain why football will eventually replace religion, while pointing out the main similarities and differences between them.

Strangely, until recently I thought little about religion, but much about football. However, after 'having' to study the Philosophy of Religion as part of a larger course, I was forced to consider 'the argument for god'. I am now consumed with the complete ridiculousness of organised religion, especially the 3 main Abrahamic religions, and I am astounded by the complete lack of critical thinking or questioning that accompanies religious belief.

If people are happy in this delusion, so be it, but they wish to use religion to influence laws and governmental decisions that effect me and my life. That is just plain stupid.

I would not say that I was a 100% ATHEIST, but what I am is 100% convinced that there is absolutely NO truth in Christianity, Islam or Judaism.

There is no benign, all powerful being watching our every move and intervening - if there was he would have an awful lot of explaining to do !!!

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Introducing Deity Shmeity

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist blogroll: Deity Shmeity

As you can tell by the name of my blog, Deity Shmeity, I don’t take God very seriously. I started blogging about religion a month ago in an effort to convince others to not take God seriously either. My motto, why be insulting when you can be dismissive?

My other motto, the official one, is “one day we’ll all be atheists, I’m just an early adopter.” I know that theism is on the decline and with a little rebranding, we can leave atheism’s baggage at the door and reclaim it’s most basic meaning--people who don’t believe in magic.

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Introducing Hausdorff's Bible Blog

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist blogroll: Hausdorff's Bible Blog

I have recently heard many Atheists declare that the bible is full of terrible things. Although they usually seem credible, I have not read very much of the bible myself and it doesn't seem right to agree with them based on little evidence. I also notice that Christians are always talking about how much great stuff is in the bible. It seems to me that both sides are just seeing what they want to see. So what is the truth? Are the atheists right and the bible is mostly full of horrible things that seemed reasonable centuries ago? Are Christians right that the bible is mostly full of good things that we can use as a model to live our lives by? Or does the truth lie somewhere in the middle?

I aim to find this out for myself. Each day I read a little bit of the bible, write a summary of what happened and then add my commentary on it. Also, at the end of each book I write an extremely brief summary of the good and bad within. In an effort to avoid the whole "that is just old testament" argument I started at Matthew, but assuming I enjoy doing this for long enough I don't see a reason why I couldn't eventually cycle back to Genesis (and if this keeps being fun for a really long time I might do the book of Mormon, but at my current pace that is years away)

Since I started I have also expanded a bit. I am currently doing a book club with a CS Lewis book where I read a chapter a week and deconstruct it in a similar manner to my bible reading. I also have been writing about random topics that interest me on the weekend.

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Introducing Godless Poutine

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist blogroll: Godless Poutine

Godless - an atheist or heathen.

Poutine - a delicious Canadian dish of French fries and fresh cheese curds, covered with brown gravy or sauce.

I'm an ex-Catholic atheist anglophone living in Montreal Canada. Once a Catholic, then a Wiccan, then a pantheist, now an atheist, I write about my transition away from religion, atheism, secular humanism and philosophy. I cover the news of the day, popular culture, movies and books from a Canadian atheist point of view.

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Introducing Atheism is Religion

Note: I realize Atheism is Religion may raise a few concerns as it runs counter to our prevailing rhetorical position, but the world is made of all types, so I let this blog join. I expect you all to be nice when visiting his blog.

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist Blogroll: Atheism is Religion

Hey! My name is Gareth Mensah,

I'm an ordained atheist minister who wrote a scripture for non-believers called Ordo Abchao, in which atheists, agnostics, gnostics, and part-time believers will find one bad-ass, epic immersion into the life of a member of the Atheism Is Religion (AIR) movement trying to survive one hell of an apocalyptic future where winged-creatures have invaded Earth, but mysteriously disappear at night.

I've created www.atheismisreligion.org where I post ten daily tips and wisdoms on how to become a better atheist. Theres' an assumption that exist within the non-believer community that atheism and anti-theism are one and the same, or broadly that a disbelief in god(s) necessarily goes with anti-religious feelings. As an ordained atheist minister, I try to dispel this misconception, and I also have a wiki about the AIR (Atheism Is Religion) movement called www.ordoabwiki.org where I explain the project of Ordo Abchao and the AIR movement. I also have another blog called o2a2.org where I aggregate all atheist-inspired graphics, quotes or videos.

So come check out my blogs for more information.  There are many voices in the non-believer community, I'm trying to voice mine and that of those with similar views that religion and atheism are not contradictory, but might actually be the future of the movement.

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Introducing Reason Being

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist blogroll: Reason Being

I decided it is time to join the blogosphere.  I stated many times that I would not conform to this modern form of ego-stroking.  Who would possibly care about the thoughts rattling around in my head?  Why did I do it?  The simplest answer is out of frustration.  I am tired of reading the paper and putting it down in disgust.  I am tired of watching the news and changing the channel in dismay.  I am tired of overhearing so many tidbits of conversation (on a daily basis) that leave me walking away and shaking my head.  What could one person do against the tide of ignorance and insanity?  My answer was to write.  To write with the hope that perhaps others will find what I have to say encouraging, interesting, or better yet thought provoking.  Most of my posts will be related to articles that I read daily.

Where has the ability to reason gone?  It seems that many people no longer think for themselves.  They accept the canned answers provided to them by the political and religious forces that bombard us constantly.  In the U.S. both parties and all religions are guilty of this.   It has become too rare that we stop to question what we hear.  It is too common that we accept as fact, that what has no proof—be it political or religious.

I consider myself a secular humanist.  I do not believe that a God exists.  I do not believe that morality, in any way, has its roots in religion.  I embrace reason, ethics and science and reject dogma, superstition, and pseudoscience.   I believe that the human mind is a wonderfully complex organ.  Furthermore, that it is capable of discovering much about our universe, creation, our own bodies—many scientists and other modern thinkers are working on these ancient questions as I write these words.  I believe in proof and fact, not faith.

I am always open to discussion and welcome debate.  It is often through debate that we learn the most.

I created this blog as a place for rational discussion on germane Secular Humanist and atheist topics in today’s world

Oh yeah—the question, “Why Reason Being?”—I find wordplay to be quite entertaining.

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Atheist Blogroll - New year, new blogs

We are a week into 2012 and a few new bloggers have joined the Atheist Blogroll.

• A hard and a rock place
• Atheism Everywhere
• emilyhasbooks
• Recovering From Dogma
• replacing god
• Rhoades to Reality

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Atheist Blogroll - noobs for December

We’ve had a fine new crop of blog join the Atheist Blogroll (And yes, I still maintain a list of atheist blogs).  Enjoy!

• A Different Path
• Always Question Authority
• Bammboozled
• Be the Cog
• Beyond the Popcorn
• Blazing Truth
• Doug's Views
• Forever in Hell
• Hemorrhaging Sanity
• images and meanings
• More Notes from the Autopsy of God
• northierthanthou
• OLD-TIME ATHEISM
• PixelStampede
• Religion Poisons
• Secular Left
• Servile Conformist
• Speculative Non-Buddhism
• The Dissenting Heretic
• The Meming of Life
• Welcome to Pottersville 2

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Introducing Always Question Authority

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist Blogroll: Always Question Authority.

Welcome to the Always Question Authority blog, established on 07.11.2011.

“Call me Madison.” I am an unapologetic non-accommodationist atheist. The intent of this blog is to inform readers of the vast negative social and political implications to humanity caused by the poison of specifically religious, and generally political, reactionary right-wing dogmatism.
This blog is for the well-informed, and well-read with an independence of mind that place a high value on reason, critical thought, and general intellectualism.

The Always Question Authority blog consists mostly of articles, videos, etc. that I have read, or watched, and choose to share with my readers. Posts penned by me will explicitly read “By Madison S. Hughes (mm.dd.yyyy).” All aphorisms are written by me, and labeled as such. I will re-post Aphorisms when updated. I will also re-post any article, video, etc., that I deem worthy of repetition. All other posts are linked to the source from which they were accessed, or, if able, the root source of their origin. I claim no credit for posts, that do not bear “By Madison S. Hughes (mm.dd.yyyy).” Additionally, epigraphical comments written by me will be indicated by ending with “[MSH].”

Although most of the material contained within will have social and political implications, some art, poetry, and music selections will be posted for aesthetic purposes only.

It is my sincere hope that you find the posts on this blog informative, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. If you have any suggestions that you feel would make your visits even more profitable, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

In Reason,

Madison

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Introducing Be the Cog

We’ve had a new blog join the Atheist blogroll. Be the Cog.

What is a better study subject than myself? I write on my blog thoughts and experiences that relate directly to the individual journey in the context of a larger world. I cover subjects like atheism, goal setting, death, morality and do a little bit of self improvement. This blog is always a work in progress and I am continually looking for new content to cover and interesting things to talk about. I'm not right about everything, but I argue always to the best of my ability.

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Youth pastor Jeremy Fulton sentenced

Pastor Jeremy Fulton, profiled here, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for sexually abusing 5 young girls from his church. Some of the victims were 10-years-old at the time of the abuse.

Fulton declined to speak at his sentencing Tuesday. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. said in a statement that Fulton "used his position of authority and respect as a member of the clergy to win the trust of parents and gain access to children for the purpose of sexually abusing these girls," who were 10 to 16 when abused.

Source: Ex-NYC youth minister gets 22 years in prison for sexually abusing girls

Fulton was the youth pastor at Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church. They’ve moved on. There is nothing linking Fulton to the church on the website. Move along sheple. There is nothing to see here.

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