This fall, during one of the gubernatorial debates between Mufi Hannemann and Neil Abercrombie, Hannemann (a Mormon) was asked what role religion would play in his administration. “I respect the right of everyone to adhere to a higher being, to respect the power of prayer and what faith can bring for us,” the former Honolulu Mayor replied. “I happen to be what I am, but by the … [Read more...] about The Atheism Question
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Is Atheism Good For You? New Research Sheds Some Light
This fall, during one of the gubernatorial debates between Mufi Hannemann and Neil Abercrombie, Hannemann (a Mormon) was asked what role religion would play in his administration. “I respect the right of everyone to adhere to a higher being, to respect the power of prayer and what faith can bring for us,” the former Honolulu Mayor replied. “I happen to be what I am, but by the … [Read more...] about Is Atheism Good For You? New Research Sheds Some Light
Survey Says: Atheists Know More About Religion Than Religious People!
This is the kind of thing atheists love, and religious people hate. Actually, there are a lot of things that fit that description, but this is definitely one of them: a new survey conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, which found that atheists, on average, correctly answered more questions about world religions than did people of faith. Two religions scored … [Read more...] about Survey Says: Atheists Know More About Religion Than Religious People!