Category Archives: Skepticism

Formaldehyde Found in Electronic Cigarettes? E-Cigs, Science, Regulation, and Me (Updated)

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Nathan Hevenstone

Time for yet another confession. I’m a nicotine addict. Unfortunately I’m not kidding. It first started when I was 15, but I did give it up (for a time), when I discovered that my mom was allergic. However, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Law, Science, Skepticism | Tagged bad science, electronic cigarettes, Law, mechanical mods, regulated mods, regulation, science, terrible science, vaping, variable voltage mods | 6 Comments

Jewish Antitheist

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Nathan Hevenstone

So a little while back, I finished watching this incredible discussion between Miri Mogilevsky and Chana Messinger about being Jewish Atheists. I am so angry with myself for missing this discussion when it was live. It’s a brilliant discussion and … Continue reading →

Posted in Agnosticism, Antitheism, Atheism, Judaism, Religion, Secularism, Skepticism | Tagged Antitheism, atheism, Bar Mitzvah, Culture, judaism, Kosher | Leave a comment

We Are Not Allies

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

I was 21 when I first realized I was an atheist, and the same age when I told my mom and brother. I told my dad only a few months later, but after I turned 22. During this period, it … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

Again… I’m going to be a fascist, censoring dictator on this post. Be damn well careful how you comment. I don’t even want debate on it. Is that that clear? No? Then I’ll just ban you. Also, trigger warning for … Continue reading →

Posted in Autonomy, Bigotry, Bullying, Feminism, Misogyny, Rape Culture, Science, Secularism, Sexism, Skepticism, Social Justice, Trigger Warning | Tagged Anger, Atheist Bigotry, feminism, misogyny, Pamela Gay, sexism, sexual assault, skepticism, TRIGGER WARNING | 2 Comments

Actually, I’m Very Happy, Thanks

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

So I’ve been participating in the comments of a blog post by BJ called “An Open Letter To Those Who Doubt or Deny God“. Recently, a Christian named Marc responded to one of my posts. So I responded. Then he responded … Continue reading →

Posted in Agnosticism, Atheism, Bullying, Christianity, Cynicism, Religion, Science, Secularism, Skepticism | Tagged Antitheism, atheism, christianity, Condescending Ass, Gods, Happiness, life, religion | 5 Comments

Response to “Investigating Atheism”

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

Over on News24, BornAgain_Believer posted a series of questions called “Investigating Atheism“. I want to start out by noting, however, that these questions are loaded and have a lot of assumptions that are simply incorrect, at least for me. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Agnosticism, Atheism, Christianity, Religion, Science, Secularism, Skepticism | Tagged agnosticism, atheism, Heaven, Hell, Investigating Atheism, Justice, Meaning, News 24, science | 3 Comments

Burn it Down. Rebuild it from Scratch.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

Because that’s about the only coherent thought I have at this point. Thank you to PZ Myers for bringing this to light. Trigger Warning for this, as I’m copy/pasting his entire post, including the message he got, below the fold. … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Atheism, Bigotry, Bullying, Cynicism, Feminism, Misanthropy, Misogyny, Rape Culture, Secularism, Sexism, Skepticism, Trigger Warning | Tagged atheism, Atheist Bigotry, Michael Shermer, misogyny, Pharyngula, rape, Secularism, skepticism | 3 Comments

Atheism’s Misogyny Problem

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

Holy. This has left me numb. I can’t even muster up any anger at this point. I’m just… numb. This has to go back to at least Elevatorgate, but probably earlier. What is coming out, now, however, is that major … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Activist Atheism – Part 1 – Persecution and Alienation of Atheists

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, to “persecute” one person or a group of people means to “harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically: to cause to suffer because of belief”. It is a very … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Activist Atheism – Introduction

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

I don’t need to proclaim, yet again, that I’m an atheist… right? Good. ‘Cause y’all should know that by now… 😀 At least as early as 2006, if not earlier, people have been screaming about “New Atheists” and “angry atheists” … Continue reading →