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@RichardDawkins… We Are Not Allies

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Nathan Hevenstone

This was first posted here on December 18, 2013. I’m reposting it, with a few small additions. I was 21 when I first realized I was an atheist, and the same age when I told my mom and brother. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Allies, Atheist Bigotry, Bullying, Feminism, Misandry, Misogyny, Religion, Social Justice | Tagged abortion, activism, Anti-Choice, atheism, bigotry, bullying, catholicism, christianity, feminism, free speech, government, homophobia, islam, judaism, Law, Michael Shermer, misogyny, politics, Pro-Choice, Racism, rape, rape culture, religion, Richard Dawkins, Secularism, sexism, skepticism, Social Justice, Transphobia | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Abortion, Activism, Anti-Choice, Atheism, Bigotry, Bullying, Catholicism, Christianity, Feminism, Free Speech, Government, Homophobia, Islam, Judaism, Law, Misogyny, Politics, Pro-Choice, Racism, Rape Culture, Religion, Secularism, Sexism, Skepticism, Social Justice | Tagged Allies, Atheist Bigotry, bullying, feminism, Misandry, misogyny, religion, Social Justice | 23 Comments

Anti-Semitism – FAU, Hillel, and SJP

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

So… if you don’t live in Florida, then you probably don’t know that this week, the Students for Justice in Palestine have been doing protests on behalf of Palestine here at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton campus, including an Apartheid … Continue reading →

Posted in Antisemitism, Atheism, Bigotry, Bullying, Christianity, Government, Islam, Judaism, Law, Politics | Tagged Antisemitism, christianity, Criticism, Florida Atlantic University, Hillel, islam, Israel, judaism, Palestine, religion, Students for Justice in Palestine, The Bible, World War I, World War II, World War III | 4 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

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 →

Posted in Activism, Atheism, Atheist Organizations, Religion, Secularism, Skepticism | Tagged Alienation, Capital Punishment, christianity, Constitutions, In Defense of Activist Atheism, islam, Law, Part 1, Persecution, politics, religion, society | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Activism, Atheism, Atheist Organizations, Religion, Secularism, Skepticism | Tagged In Defense of Activist Atheism, Introduction, New Atheism, religion, Respect, Ridicule | Leave a comment

Skepticism and “Don’t be a Dick”

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

So earlier this morning, Hayley is a Ghost put up this post called “How it is”. Honestly? It’s a good post. I understand her point of view and get where she’s coming from. It’s just that I’m not 100% sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Agnosticism, Atheism, Bullying, Creation vs Evolution, Government, Health, Religion, Science, Secularism, Skepticism | Tagged atheism, Bigfoot, Mockery, religion, science, Science-Denialism, skepticism, Supernatural, Woo-Woo | 5 Comments

Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Nathan Hevenstone

I’m not going to go into a huge spiel about this documentary. You need to see it for yourself. I don’t care how; find it on HBO, buy the DVD (if there is one), look for it on Netflix, torrent … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Autonomy, Boycott, Bullying, Catholicism, Christianity, Government, Law, Morality, Movies, Privacy, Protection, Religion, Trigger Warning | Tagged Autonomy, catholicism, Corruption, Cover-Ups, Crime, Criminals, death, Pain, Pedophilia, rape, religion, TRIGGER WARNING | Leave a comment

Evidence for a Young Earth…

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Nathan Hevenstone

… Still waiting…

Posted in Agnosticism, Atheism, Christianity, Creation vs Evolution, Evolution, Religion, Science, Skepticism | Tagged Antitheism, atheism, evolution, God, religion, science, There is None, Young-Earth Creationism | Leave a comment

Savita Halappanavar

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Nathan Hevenstone

Lupus in Flight – HEARTBEAT BBC News Europe – Woman dies after abortion request ‘refused’ at Galway hospital Freethought Blogs: Pharyngula – It’s Time to Abort the Catholic Church Butterflies & Wheels – Over 140 Medical Professionals, Ireland Speaks Up, … Continue reading →