By George Kane New laws to prevent courts from considering Islamic laws in their decisions have been proposed in half of the states. Last November in Oklahoma, a ballot measure to that effect passed with a 70% margin. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) immediately challenged the new law, arguing Read more
By Eric Jayne The Minnesota Atheists Burnsville Book Club recently discussed Janet Reitman’s book Inside Scientology: The Story of America’s Most Secretive Religion. After reading Reitman’s investigative report many of us at the book discussion discovered the violent history, marketing campaigns, private rituals, and unique vernacular that not only contributed Read more
By Eric JayneNote: Editorial; Eric Jayne’s opinion does not necessarily reflect that of Minnesota Atheists. -ed. We are freethinking atheists because we are not persuaded by the extraordinary theistic claims that go against the laws of nature. We also reject religion (theistic or political) for its rigid control and fear-based Read more
By George Kane I’ve noticed that Christians seem to have a particular difficulty with the names of atheist organizations. When I debated at a Catholic men’s club, I was introduced as the representative of The Atheist Society. I have heard August Berkshire mentioned on a Christian radio station as the Read more
By Steve Petersen In July, we recorded a two-part program on deism. James Zimmerman headed up a discussion with Ryan Sutter exploring the origins of deism and its basic ideology. Sutter explained the impact scientists and philosophers, such as Isaac Newton and John Locke, had upon the religiosity of the Read more