Some Reasons Why Humanists Reject the Bible
Humanists are convinced the Bible was written solely by humans in an ignorant, superstitious, and cruel age. This article gives some of the arguments supporting their position.
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Don’t Do What Jesus Would Do!
As a guide for choosing attitudes and behavior, many Christians encourage people to ask, “What would Jesus do?” But Jesus’ teachings can harm individuals and communities. This article first appeared in the January/February 2001 issue of Freethought Today, which is published by the Freedom From Religion Foundation.)
Read MoreDark Side of the Puritan Ethic
Some Christians give unreserved praise to America’s Puritan ethic. They overlook the harms caused by the Puritans’ opposition to pleasure.
Read MoreJesse Ventura’s Humanistic Comments on Religion
By attacking Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura for his widely publicized criticisms of religion, politicians and members of the media applied a double standard and treated him unfairly.
Read MoreReligion, Nontheism and Unethical Behavior
In arguing that atheism leads to immorality, some religionists quote Voltaire. But they leave out a great deal of scientific knowledge acquired since Voltaire’s time. And they omit Voltaire’s opinion about Christianity.
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