De-Conversion Story: How Luke Douglas Lost his Faith in a Chic Fil A

At The Christian Post a former evangelical Christian who was deeply committed to Kan Ham’s teaching on a literal creationism explained his de-conversion in a post. Luke Douglas lost his faith in God in a Chic Fil A when it all came crashing down. This post is Luke’s story. As a reminder if there are others who want to tell their story of their de-conversion this blog is happy to give them a platform. 

Hemant Mehta on if Atheists Sounded Like Christians

The Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta did a video a couple of years back that looked at evangelical Christian culture. His video looked at how atheists would sound if they spoke like evangelical Christians. 

Reflection on an Atlantic Article that Discusses how Religion Declined in the United States and how the Nones Grew

Recently a new article came out at The Atlantic that looked at the rise of the nones and examined why America was becoming more secular. What contributed to the decline of religion is the marrying of politics and he Republican Party, the end of the Cold War and the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The rise of the internet also has played a role. Today you can Google yourself into atheism which previously was not possible. 

Phil Zuckerman Publishes an Acclaimed Book About how One Does Not Need God to Develop Morals

A college professor from Pitzer in Southern California who writes about atheism and sociology published a book about how one does not need God to develop a system of morals. This book by Phil Zuckerman has generated a lot of discussion in the atheist community and looks to be a good read. 

The Democratic Party Formally Acknowledges the Nones and is The Only Political Party in the United States to Do So

As the United States culture is shifting and the Democratic Party formally acknowledged the growth of the nones. Currently this is the only major political party in the country that has taken such action. As the culture becomes more secular the nones which stand at 23% will continue to grow. Where will the United States be in 2039?

Southern California Atheist Group is Raising Funds to End Alzheimer’s Disease

Over at The Friendly Atheist today it was learned that an atheist group in Southern California that is walking to raise funds to end Alzheimer’s disease. I just wanted to draw attention to this effort as this blog as that is a noble cause. 

A Challenge The Wondering Eagle has to Christ Community Church’s Andrew Jones and the Pastoral Staff

This post is a challenge to Andrew Jones of the EFCA’s Christ Community Church in the Kansas City metropolitan area. What would Andrew or one of the pastors on staff say to the person in the photo? How would you respond if you could?